BELLA EVENNETT-WATTS SHARES THE GREENER DISCOVERIES ON HER RADAR
BRIGHT SPARK
Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the healing power of nature, Homework Store’s new candles and oil blends use high-quality ingredients to create sensory stories that celebrate heritage and nature. Using the five elements – fire, metal, wood, earth and water – the scents transport you from moss-covered forests to cool bodies of water, cities at sunset to flora- and fauna-filled gardens. Plus, Homework is a member of 1% For The Planet, a network that tackles our planet’s most pressing environmental issues.
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AUTUMN REFRESH
My wardrobe is space-hungry as it is but, nevertheless, as we slink into the new season, I feel tempted to add to it. So, when shopping, I ask myself: ‘Will I wear this in years to come? How was it made? Who by?’ Enter Ruskin, which only buys stock in small numbers (to avoid overproduction) from transparent, ethical suppliers. I stumbled across the shop – powered by 100% renewables – in Whitstable, and loved the sensible approach to style. For a tiny autumn update, I’ll be returning for the Nula Driftwood Waterproof Ring, which is handcrafted in Margate.
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LIMITLESS SUPPLY
I carry a reusable water bottle with me most of the time, but one problem remains: where can I refill it? Asking baristas for a tap-water top-up alongside my coffee order feels awkward, yet waiting to find a refill point see
