The eco-friendly period products you need to know about

Periods. They’ve been around for as long as we have. But if you think the idea of reusable menstrual products is a new one, think again. Long before the invention of recognised period products like tampons and pads, the use of simple rags or cloths was standard. It was only during the Victorian era that … Continue reading “The eco-friendly period products you need to know about”

How moving to Teesside led me to embark on a whole new journey

When Jo Booth relocated to Teesside from her native Sheffield back in 2019, it set her on a completely new path. She immersed herself in village life in her new Skinningrove surroundings, took up photography and enrolled at university Jo, who is 53 and originally from Nottinghamshire, shares with Talking Teesside how she has “gradually … Continue reading “How moving to Teesside led me to embark on a whole new journey”

Creating a sustainably sourced outfit

The terms ‘sustainable’ and ‘slow fashion’ can sound a lot like buzz words these days in the fashion industry. It is true that we are hearing a lot more about these topics, but that’s because they are so important. The world is waking up to the impact of ‘fast fashion’ on our planet. Guest blog: … Continue reading “Creating a sustainably sourced outfit”