Soft, silky sheets are the ultimate luxury for a cosy night sleep. For the sustainable consumer, finding sheets that are organic and made with people and the planet in mind is a must. So, to help you find sheets that inspire sweet dreams, we have created our handy roundup of the best organic cotton bedding UK.  Conventional cotton is grown with a high reliance on chemical pesticides and insecticides. Organic cotton cuts out these chemicals and, taking a more natural approach organic cotton must also come from non-GMO seeds.  We take a more in-depth look at the core elements of organi ..read more

The wellington boot, we remember them fondly from muddy walks in parks when we were kids. But wellies aren’t limited to outdoor, muddy activities these days. Today, wellies are a fashion staple for every age group, from kids to seniors to fashionistas on Oxford Street. Sadly, they haven’t always been the most sustainable item of footwear, but if you’re in search of eco-friendly wellies that don’t harm animals or the environment, you’ve clicked the right link. With a saturated market, it can be overwhelming picking an ethically-responsible boot manufacturer. So here is everything you need ..read more

As soon as spring hits, many of us can’t wait to begin our search for affordable sustainable swimwear. With new brands emerging that champion sustainability, it has never been easier to have the perfect beachside look that doesn’t contribute to beach pollution. Eco friendly swimwear is becoming a hot topic in the fashion industry. A key driver of the projected $6.74 billion growth of the swimwear sector between 2020 and 2024, it seems sustainable swimwear is what everyone will be talking about this summer. Quick Links What is Sustainable Swimwear Made From? Often made from syntheti ..read more

Animal lover Lucy Jeffrey founded Bare Kind Bamboo Socks to create socks with animals on them! And she does it to help save endangered species of wild animals. From sloth socks to bear socks to fox socks to cow socks, these are more than novelty socks with cute animals on them, these are socks with a purpose.  These fun socks with a serious goal are made in Turkey in a factory that is audited by SEDEX and BSCI. This importantly means that workers are local and work a 45 hour week with no excessive overtime. It also certifies that they are not harrassed, discriminated against, abused or fo ..read more

A great pair of sunglasses can complete any look. But where do you go if you want to dress sustainably? Enter Sun Amante (Spanish for sun lover) who create a range of sustainable styles with super lightweight recycled sustainable steel, eco acetate and wooden frames. I had the pleasure of chatting with Mark about what made him decide to start up Sun Amante bringing sustainable and wood sunglasses from Columbia to the UK, how the sunglasses are made for a positive impact, and the challenges of running a sustainable brand. Sun Amante believes in the power of natural ingredients and their woode ..read more

I had the extreme pleasure of talking to Joakim Levin, co-founder of denim brand Nudie Jeans, the other day. They are based in the small city of Gothenburg. Sweden’s second city joked Joakim, not quite as polished as Stockholm but with an incredible charm. I get it I told him, I’m from Manchester! Raw, repairable denim Nudie Jeans are famous for their raw or dry denims. This means they’re unwashed and you get to break your new pair of jeans in yourself. And you may have seen some Nudie Jeans repair shops on your travels. They’re present in 12 countries around the world from Los Angeles to ..read more

In our never-ending quest for a healthier lifestyle, it’s worth taking a look at the place where we spend a big chunk of our lives – our beds. We’ve already written about non-toxic mattresses and even mattress toppers, but what about the place we rest our heads every night, our pillows? This article looks into the world of non-toxic pillows in the UK, looking at how the bedding choices we make can impact not just our sleep quality, but also our overall health and the environment. I’ll uncover the downsides of conventional synthetic pillows and introduce you to a range of non-toxic alternatives ..read more

This week I’m delighted to publish an interview with Paula Pérez, co-founder of NAE Vegan Shoes. Founded by Paula and Alex Pérez, this Portuguese brand is at the forefront of the fight against animal and human exploitation, the brand’s name itself standing for No Animal Exploitation. They produce high quality shoes under fair working conditions and NAE’s shoe collection ranges from their vegan boots, sandals and sneaker styles, right down to the classic court shoe. Gorgeous animal free shoes from NAE And while when you ..read more

Whether it is an ill-fitting bra, a style you decided just wasn’t for you, or an old favourite that has been worn beyond use, not many of us are strangers to the bra in our drawer that we simply don’t use.  It is estimated that 80% of women in the UK are wearing the wrong size bra. Wearing ill-fitting bras can cause problems such as back and neck pain. As our bodies change throughout our lives, it can be a good idea to go for a bra fitting once a year. But what to do with your old ones? To donate an old bra, UK ladies have some great options available to them.  Should we Donat ..read more

Tuesday 28 November 2023 Welcome back to the green pulse! Hello sustainable fashionistas!   I hope you’re having a great week and have managed to get though Black Friday and Cyber Monday unscathed. I did think about sending an additional newsletter last week outlining some of the best Black Friday sustainable fashion offers (after all, if this is the one time of year that sustainable fashion becomes in reach for many people then I’m all for it), but I decided that people’s inboxes would be bombarded enough.   I personally try to avoid buying anything around this time but I did ..read more