Aside from animal welfare related issues,the production of leather items can have a significant negative impact on the environment.

If you buy ugg-style boots made in certain countries, it may not always be sheepskin you are getting it seems. Worse still, the animal may not have been dead when it had its skin removed.

Are you a line dryer? Caring for your clothes pegs and clothespin choice certainly won’t save the planet, but it will just shave another small slice off your overall environmental impact – and lots of small slices add up to a big chunk.

Different fabrics and distribution channels have a significant effect on the health of our environment, but there are three easy steps you can take to help green your closet when you choose clothes for yourself and your family.

What springs to mind when you hear the term "used clothes"? Perhaps you find it a little offputting? Think about the term "pre-loved" instead. You’ll save cash and lighten the load on the environment

Holes in your stockings or pantyhose? Don’t throw them away! They can be very handy – here’s X tips to get you started and I’d welcome your ideas as well!