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Category Archives: Environment
Mary Portas tells Co-op Congress how it is
This weekend I went to my first Co-operative Congress, held at the start of Co-operatives Fortnight. One of the draws was a Friday night session with Mary Portas. Not having a TV, my knowledge of Portas is limited. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Co-operatives, Environment, independent shops, Uncategorized
Tagged Chorlton, clone town, co-operatives, Environment, Local shops, Manchester
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It’s time to slow down on the roads
Recently, I’ve been reading a lot about how we need proper cycling infrastructure and segregated cycle lanes if we want to get more people using bicycles. However, while I agree that segregated lanes ARE important, they’re a long way off, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Environment
Tagged 20's plenty cycle campaigns, bicycles, bike infrastructure, Cycling
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Cycling to Liverpool
When I first started riding my bike in Manchester, back in 1998, I remember once being utterly elated when I cycled from Hulme to East Didsbury, a journey of about 6 miles. It was the furthest I’d cycled in one … Continue reading
Upcycling and refashioning
I’ve been writing about ethics in the fashion industry off and on for over a decade. Naturally, if I’m trying to encourage people to shop and behave ethically, I try and practice what I preach. My group of friends have … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, ethical, ethical fashion, Recycling
Tagged crafty, ethical fashion, Recycling, upcycling
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Get Lippy for International Women’s Day
One of the proudest moments of my year working for Blue Ventures in Madagascar, was giving a speech (written for me in Malagasy) for International Women’s Day. I was pleased to find that the women’s association in the village had … Continue reading
Is this the beginning of the end for my local shops?
When Tesco made its application to open a Tesco Metro practically next door to my local organic co-operative grocery, I complained. I pointed out that my neighbourhood was well served with small, local, independent shops, as well as two supermarkets … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, ethical, independent shops, local shops, Tescopoloy
Tagged anti-Tesco, Chorlton, clone town, independent shops, Local shops
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