Our age of excess is destroying us, but there is a simple solution.
… has to be taken from somewhere, from the Earth and from Nature. Mass extraction, mass … in our homes and workplaces, and learn the art of living well with less. If 7 billion people on this planet Earth were to accumulate, consume and then …
An organic aftersun with no nasties and excellent moisturising properties: sound too good to be true? Valentina Jovanovski put Lavera’s aftersun gel to the test
… claims to the test GREEN LIVING Review: Love+Art Organic, Fairtrade and ultra-effective, … there’s plenty to love about Love+Art, says Ruth Styles GREEN LIVING Neal’s Yard …
With its chic bar, spacious rooms and organic spa, the K West Hotel is proof that choosing a green place to stay doesn’t mean missing out on the little luxuries, says Valentina Jovanovski
… in London, it holds a special place in my heart so I was excited about going back. The K … the food. With a sleek, modern atmosphere and artwork from local artists on the walls, the restaurant is just …
Greener eating doesn’t have to mean compromising on taste or quality, as these five books, reviewed by Valentina Jovanovski, prove
… the likes of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Arthur Potts Dawson have made careers out of … intensively-farmed, factory-produced counterparts. But if you’re new to the art of cooking from scratch, giving your diet …
An update from Resurgence & Ecologist editor-in-chief Satish Kumar
… Ecologist website itself by publishing new articles each week. For those who’ve been … environmental courts and linked that to Earth Justice – a performance of a brand new … laws. We’ve also published pieces on how the arts can help imagine a better future, why our …
Don’t look at a society and think it is so big, so complex, that nothing can change. Don’t think: “I am one single person, what can I do?” That, says Satish Kumar, is despondency; that is pessimism. Instead, whatever you can do, do it. Step by step.
… your tools of communication and learn the art of speaking in such a way that you will open the hearts of other people. Then you will be able to … of Economics. I asked them: “Where is your department for ecology?” And the answer was: “We …
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a seminal book that has inspired contemporary thought on regenerative economics.
… even received in the White House by Jimmy Carter, the then US president. Schumacher told … Beauty As a result of our conversation, I started to take simplicity seriously. However, I … and function need to complement each other. Arts and crafts need to be an integral part of …
Don’t look at a society and think it is so big, so complex, that nothing can change. Don’t think: “I am one single person, what can I do?” That, says Satish Kumar, is despondency; that is pessimism. Instead, whatever you can do, do it. Step by step.
… your tools of communication and learn the art of speaking in such a way that you will open the hearts of other people. Then you will be able to … of Economics. I asked them: “Where is your department for ecology?” And the answer was: “We …
Looking for ways to update your wardrobe without making a dent in your wallet or on the planet? We asked eco-designer and founder of Sew Last Season, Elena Garcia, for her tips on making the most of what you’ve got
… and mend. Someone who knows all about the art of making do and mending is Elena Garcia , … from charity shops can make brilliant party dresses,’ Elena says. ‘The fabrics and …
From school dinners to farmers' markets and GM crops, SATISH KUMAR explains why our relationship with food is so important and what he thinks makes food really wholesome.
… From earth to mouth: why food is more than just fuel … in India, our motto was “Those who eat must participate in growing food, and those who grow … think globally but eat locally. Head, heart, hands In 1982, together with some other …
They said it would never work but time has proved those critics wrong. As the inspirational and pioneering Devon centre that combines ecology and spiritual learning celebrates its 25th anniversary, founder and Editor Emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist, SATISH KUMAR, describes the flourishing of this remarkable and pioneering place of learning
… Satish Kumar Education Environment dartmoor.jpg They said it would never work but … about establishing Schumacher College at Dartington in Devon, people told us: "Your … years at most and then fold. So it is both heartening and gratifying to see that after 25 …
As Valentina Jovanovski discovered, today’s young designers have more on their mind than just making a quick buck
… the world is gaining a new ethical heart,’ she says. ‘The way in which a brand … ‘Where once using recycled materials was a start, young labels are now sharing ideas and … brains behind eco label Ciel, Sarah Ratty started her career as a designer in Bristol and …