Melissa Hemsley on her mum's kitchen common sense, how TV chefs encourage food waste and why she’s just as conflicted about ethical life choices as the rest of us.
By Nina Pullman - 10th February 2020
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It’s time to reflect and then act as we enter a new decade with these steps to a greener world, says environmental scientist Angela Terry.
By Angela Terry - 1st January 2020
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Ethical Consumer and the Permaculture Association are joining forces to produce an Ethical Lifestyle Toolkit and help people reduce the impact of their everyday choices on the planet.
By Nina Pullman - 28th November 2019
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From plastic-free wins, to gifts for a slower, more sustainable lifestyle – welcome to the Wicked Leeks ethical Christmas present guide.
By Becky Marshall - 28th November 2019
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'Godfather of micro plastics' Richard Thompson highlights link between rising plastic production and fossil fuel industry in recent talk.
By Nina Pullman - 28th October 2019
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While recycling infrastructure remains fragmented and unfit for purpose, much of our waste goes for incineration to produce energy. But what are the pros and cons?
By Jo Gallacher - 8th October 2019
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Before plastic-free and zero-waste were a thing, Bea Johnson was fitting her family’s annual waste into a single jar. Liz Hollis meets the mother of a movement.
By Liz Hollis - 30th August 2019
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As more people are considering buying ‘less and better’ with clothes as well as food, what should you consider when it comes to buying summer holiday swimwear?
By Becky Marshall - 22nd August 2019
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The only thing being recycled this summer is a story about how rubbish eco straws are, but why? By Lucy Siegle.
By Lucy Siegle - 9th August 2019
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Ellis wonders if the new trend for plant milks might bring new opportunities for the traditional and enterprising milk man.
By Ellis - 17th February 2020
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The latest print edition of Wicked Leeks includes the 'Voices of Sustainability' cover feature; how feeding seaweed to cattle can reduce methane emissions; tips for pickling; the latest Ellis cartoon…
By Nina Pullman - 17th February 2020
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As I get older, my body complains sometimes about the physical exertion I put it through, so I’m becoming a bit of a fan of the no-dig approach to growing.
By Penny Hemming - 17th February 2020
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Theresa Villiers asked to make way in cabinet reshuffle as farming industry stalwart George Eustice takes the reins of environment, food and rural affairs department.
By Nina Pullman - 14th February 2020
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Bees are facing higher rates of extinction due to unusually high temperatures as new study focuses on climate change impact on vital pollinators.
By Nina Pullman - 13th February 2020
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Leeks due in January were pulled in November; January King cabbages were cut in October; Hungry Gap kale planned for April is being picked in February, and even the wild garlic is early.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 13th February 2020
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