Textile and furniture waste are a huge environmental problem in the UK. But it can be hard to know what… Read More »Give your unwanted textiles and furniture a new lease of life with creative upcycling techniques
In Hertfordshire, we know how lucky we are to be surrounded by countryside teeming with trails, byways and bridleways. But… Read More »Meet the Stallholder: fun, safe mountain biking with OTT Mountain Bike
Fancy an organic, fairtrade coffee brewed in a solar-powered Italian coffee van? Bring your reusable coffee cup to the next… Read More »Sustainability Market – Meet the Stallholder – Padge’s Fine Coffee
When was the last time you took a really good look at your local green space and thought about how… Read More »How well do you know Harpenden Common? We discover its wildlife, history and sustainable practices
If you’ve browsed the Harpenden Sustainability Market, chances are you’ve spotted Marilyn’s vibrant stall, The African Shop. Marilyn sells striking… Read More »Sustainability Market – Meet the Stallholder – The African Shop
Planning to pack a sustainability-related read in your suitcase this summer? We asked Our Planet Our Future’s sustainability book club… Read More »Looking for sustainability-related summer reads? Here are 10 recommended by our book club members
Why do politicians and economists chase boundless economic growth when wealth is shared so unequally and not an indicator of… Read More »Is there no end to growth? Prosperity Without Growth by Tim Jackson
Did you know we throw away roughly 12 million tonnes of packaging a year in the UK? As more of… Read More »Sustainability Market – Meet the Stallholder – Eat Whole Foods
What is regenerative agriculture and how could it help stabilise the climate? What’s the link between farming and biodiversity loss?… Read More »Common sense or overoptimistic?: exploring regenerative agriculture in Common Ground
What can the Indigenous American worldview teach outsiders about sustainability? A lot, it turns out. Our Planet Our Future’s Book… Read More »Weaving a Better Future: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Indulgent brownies dripping with luxurious toppings. Greek-inspired kataifi tiropita with feta and ricotta. Biberi ekmek Turkish red pepper flat bread… Read More »Sustainability Market – Meet the Stallholder – ByGillaki
This month, Our Planet Our Future’s Sustainability Book Club took a deep dive into the ocean with Helen Czerski’s Blue… Read More »Exploring the ocean’s depths: review of Blue Machine by Helen Czerski