It’s fair to say that the zero waste movement became popularised because of one woman’s mission, alongside her family, to waste less and live more: say hello to Bea Johnson everybody! Last week I had the privilege of hearing Bea tell her zero waste story from Durban’s sunny botanical gardens, and have some tales to share with you as a result.
The Burlap People are makers of bags. Good looking, well made, unique, beautiful and made-of-burlap bags. Better than that, from their home in West Bengal, India, they make bags that have a story behind them and a lot of heart. Bags that have been designed with sustainability and ethics in mind. I chatted to Sam, one of the dynamic trio behind the company, to hear more about The Burlap People way of doing business.
Downsizing or moving into a small space when it wasn’t intended can be a shock. You are forced to work out what you really need and what you really love, and that is quite the process. What about when you start living in a small space intentionally?
*Pic of the beautiful works by Christabel Balfour*
Living zero or low waste is a tricky one at the best of times, but Christmas! Christmas and waste seem to go hand in hand. Your credit card can end up seeing more of you than your favourite people as we enter a frenzy of spending on tat that the festive season seems to demand we buy.
Alright. *Negativity over* because we also know that Christmas goes hand in hand with BRILLIANT things; giving, outrageous generosity and quality time with loved ones. Awesome. So how do we reconcile wanting to show people we really like them with acting consciously and loving the planet at the same time?
