Catherine's Journey to Sustainability through Beauty & Fashion Having an MPS condition hasn't stopped Catherine from finding ways to make a difference to the world. Her journey started with a passion for the planet and the natural world, and her involvement in the beauty industry. "I began writing a blog on sustainability just over a …
Author: Beauty and the Beaches
Isolated Clean Up
27 March 2020 Ok, hands up who is climbing the walls and up for a challenge?! With everything being cancelled and so much uncertainty going on around us it's possibly the most difficult time in our lives. I thought it might be a good time to take part in a challenge! To join together (online) …
Supporting Independent / Local Businesses
20 March 2020 - Coronavirus Edition If you've followed me for a while you'll know I've always supported small, independent or local businessses. These businesses are often run by families and ordinary people like us. The people who put their hearts and souls into sourcing and perfecting the best products, deliver it with a smile …
International Women’s Day
8 March 2020. I've seen a lot of material on International Women's Day and was hesitant to post as I didnt want to join the barrage. However, I read an important article today and wanted to share it. "This International Women’s Day, we will stand up for the millions of women and girls around the …
Off It For Lent?
26 February 2020 - First day of Lent. You may or may not observe Lent. In the traditional sense Lent is a time when people choose to do without. Usually this a luxury item such as chocolate, meat or alcohol! Or in my case I am continuing with not buying new clothes or makeup. Here …
Recycling Isn’t Enough
There's a phrase which I hear often and it is, "It's ok if I recycle it". I wish this were true but unfortunately the reality is less than 20% of our waste is recycled. This includes steel, paper, plastic, aluminium and glass. Leaving 80% to clog up landfills, sewers and worst of all our oceans. …
Refill
Reusable options are no stranger here! Plastic bottles are a major contributer to plastic pollution, they never biodegrade, only breakdown into smaller pieces known as microplastics. These end up in the digestive systems of marine life and eventually, if you eat seafood, on your dinner plate. Reusable bottles are one of the most convenient swaps …
Protect The Oceans
Sea turtles are some of the most mysterious and magnificent ocean creatures. Sadly, 6 out of 7 species are threatened with extinction. From plastic pollution to oil spills, the threats facing turtles and other sea creatures are getting worse every day. Now we have a chance to turn things around. This year governments have a …
2020
I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for coming along with me on this little sustainable journey. In recent months I have learned so much already and still have a way to go. I love having this as a little outlet of creative escapism. Most of all I've really enjoyed meeting …
Black Friday / Christmas
So Black Friday is this weekend and marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping extravaganza as December is fast approaching. Get ready to be bombarded with the ‘latest deals’ ‘must have buys’ and ‘HUGE SAVINGGGGGSSSS’ 70% off this, 30% off that... I’m seeing it daily on social media as I’m sure you are too. While …
