Michael Harari of Florida Atlantic University is running a study related to low consumption lifestyles. If you’re eligible (see Micheal’s message below) and would like to contribute by responding to their questionnaire, please do. Hi! If you are a voluntary simplifier (someone who chooses to embrace a low consumption lifestyle) and are currently employed, we […]
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Net-zero is not enough – we need net-negative
What is with all this carbon offset stuff? You buy a plane ticket and, for a few dollars more, you can also buy carbon offset credits so that you can … [Read More...] about Net-zero is not enough – we need net-negative
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Wilding – the return of nature to a British farm
By Peter 2 Comments
I've recently read an amazing book called "Wilding" by Isabella Tree. It is the real life story of a large farm in the south of England that was … [Read More...] about Wilding – the return of nature to a British farm
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Energy prices and our broken economy
By Peter 2 Comments
There's no doubt that the global economy is broken. It has been for a long time. Just think back over recent decades and remember all the economic … [Read More...] about Energy prices and our broken economy
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Life, down for the count
We humans often focus on the wrong things. Many of us are getting more and more concerned about the future of the world that we're leaving to our … [Read More...] about Life, down for the count
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COP26 – In Your Hands
This short documentary, "COP26 - In Your Hands", made me feel really quite sad. I saw it a few weeks ago on Sky News, but the documentary originally … [Read More...] about COP26 – In Your Hands
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Welcoming Food Into Your Body
Have you ever considered that, when we eat food, we are allowing it into our bodies to have numerous … [Read More...] about Welcoming Food Into Your Body
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Just give me a sign, any kinda sign
"Just give me a sign, any kinda sign" is a line from one of my favourite films of the 1980s, a wacky … [Read More...] about Just give me a sign, any kinda sign
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Efficient Motorway Driving
By Peter 4 Comments
I've been experimenting with using 10 percent less (use10percentless) for a some time now and trying … [Read More...] about Efficient Motorway Driving
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A new look at my body
I now realise that, just a few years ago, I had given up on my body and I'd given up on life. Sure, … [Read More...] about A new look at my body
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Still Using Less Plastic
By Peter 3 Comments
Back in August, I made a post called Using Less Plastic. Well, I'm still using less plastic and I'm … [Read More...] about Still Using Less Plastic
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Learning from Snowflakes
I've recently been on a very enjoyable skiing holiday and the time on chairlifts proved to be a good … [Read More...] about Learning from Snowflakes
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The Silent Power of Indifference
By Peter 5 Comments
We often see the greats works of other people and admire what they've done. Admire the difference … [Read More...] about The Silent Power of Indifference
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Our soil is dying
We generally take soil for granted. We believe it will always be there and always able to grow what … [Read More...] about Our soil is dying
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A little story about a golden child
By Peter 21 Comments
This little story about a golden child came to me basically in a day-dream. That might sound a bit … [Read More...] about A little story about a golden child
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Happiness – find it or create it?
Who doesn't want to be happy? It's a universal goal of all people all across the world. All peoples … [Read More...] about Happiness – find it or create it?