The Forrist

My Sustainable Life

Jane Cook - Hungry City Hippy

Jane Cook is Cardiff’s go-to sustainable foodie, putting us on to the best spots in the Welsh Capital, and encouraging others to have the best day/...

Sustainability

The Black Friday problem

At its core, Black Friday is an event that celebrates and perpetuates rampant overconsumption. People buy things with no consideration of if they r...

My Sustainable Life

Ben the Forest Foodie

Ben Richardson, the self-proclaimed forest foodie, is an ecological influencer currently living in South London, and is a must-follow account on In...

Climate Change

Cop26 climate summit – What’s gone on?

The primary promise made in the aforementioned Paris agreement from COP21 was a vow for all countries to implement changes so that the increase in ...

Sustainability

It's Organic September!

To some, organic is just a trendy label that seems to get popped on to produce more and more each time you enter the shop. But there’s a reason for...

Health

Period Poverty

We’ve acknowledged the ongoing battle that people in the UK (and worldwide) have with feminine products and are taking a stand against it within ou...

Sustainability

Zero Waste Explained

Can we really build a system in which nothing is wasted? The fact of the matter is, we sure can! And when you think about it, it makes total sense!

Climate Change

The Plastic Issue

Over 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year, and make up 80% of all marine debris. With billions of plastic items made and only u...

Sustainability

Deforestation

Forests are a vital part of Earths eco-systems. Our planet needs trees, for so many reasons. They are the lungs of our planet, absorbing carbon dio...

Sustainability

15 Realistic Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Usage

here are our 15 most simple and realistic changes you can make in order to reduce your plastic usage. They may seem small, but fall into these habi...

Breakfast

Upgrade Your Porridge Game!

Your porridge will never be the same again! Check out our guide to upgrading your breakfast with different nutritional grains and game-changing ide...

Sustainability

The Menstrual Cup Switch

Menstrual cups have been around since 1937 but it is only recently they’ve started to become increasingly popular due to people becoming more envir...