As the founder of Notonthehighstreet.com and the curated marketplace Holly & Co, Holly Tucker is a busy woman, especially around the festive season. In addition to overseeing her B Corp retail platform, she is leading the way in creating a more colourful and ethical alternative to Black Friday while sharing tips on how to make… Continue reading The ‘Queen of small business’ whose mission is to restore the joy in Christmas – and the humanness in retail
Author: Positive News
How do you challenge or avoid consumerism?
With the arrival of Black Friday and the lead up to Christmas, consumerism is in full swing. But for those looking to avoid the shopping frenzy, it can be overwhelming and challenging to know where to start. So, what alternative approaches can you take? Whether you refuse to buy into the consumerist culture altogether or… Continue reading How do you challenge or avoid consumerism?
Making a comeback: the ‘lost’ species returning to Britain
Rewilders in the United Kingdom are reintroducing previously extinct species to the nation in the absence of leadership from the government. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted nations globally. Recently reintroduced species include the beaver, which has reappeared in areas across England and Scotland due to a combination of official trials and unofficial… Continue reading Making a comeback: the ‘lost’ species returning to Britain
The woman who turned her apartment into a hummingbird hospital
Catia Lattouf’s apartment in Mexico City is home to several sick hummingbirds. According to an ancient Mayan legend, anyone who cages a hummingbird is cursed by the gods. Therefore, Lattouf allows these tiny creatures to flit around freely within her apartment, their wings a blur as they beat the air about 50 times a second.… Continue reading The woman who turned her apartment into a hummingbird hospital
The barren island that became a rewilding success
Redonda, a volcanic island in the Caribbean Sea, once looked like the moon’s surface due to its dusty, barren terrain. The island had been mined for guano and abandoned around the start of the first world war, creating a legacy of rats and goats that destroyed vegetation. These animals caused rocks and soil to slide… Continue reading The barren island that became a rewilding success