Everyone loves to get away, especially after two long years of a global pandemic. From city breaks to countryside getaways, we’re all itching to get out and about and take a break from daily life. Camping and caravan holidays are becoming more and more appealing due to the increasing living costs and uncertainty surrounding air travel. They’re a fun way to explore nature, whether that’s in your home country or further afield. We’ve [...]
Zero-waste living has been on the rise for quite a fews years. The movement started gaining traction when the public were made more aware of the severity of the climate crisis. It’s exactly what it sounds like, creating little-to-no waste. This extends to considering all rubbish, not just the end-of-life waste but the waste made as a product is manufactured, the impact of transporting the product, and whether the materials needed are sustainable. [...]
As the world is getting back to normal and we’re beginning to travel more freely without restrictions, it’s a good time to start thinking more eco-consciously when planning your travels. Travelling is a very important part of modern society and we don’t want to impose negative opinions on people for wanting to see the world. It’s part of who we are. So instead of chastising, we’re going to show you how to travel [...]
We’re sure that you, like us and many other people, are entirely burned out by bad news. Whether it’s bad news about politics, the economy, or the environment, we’ve got a real selection to choose from. So, for Earth Day this year, we’ve decided to focus on the positives. There are many awful things going on in the world right now, but there are also some great things. In this article, we’re going [...]
We’re a few weeks into the Winter Olympics, with people from all over the world participating, attending, and tuning in. The event is all about celebrating people and their achievements, but rarely considers the impact it has on the environment. With global warming increasing at a rapid rate, an event like the Olympics can make a real difference, for better or worse. For an event that heavily relies on ice and snowfall, the [...]
World Wetlands day is a day to celebrate just that! It was created in 1997 and shares the same day as the Convention of the Wetlands, which was established in 1971. The day is all about raising awareness about Wetlands and celebrating what they do for us. Every year, there is a different theme for the celebration. This year is Wetlands Action for People and Nature, and anyone can get involved! Whether you’re [...]
When I ask you what you think is good for the planet, I’m sure that one of the things that comes to mind are plants. Right? They are natural living things that photosynthesise, producing oxygen by taking CO2 out of the atmosphere. When they die, they decompose easily because they are completely natural. Harmless, right? So, house plants shouldn’t be much different. They are good for the mind and they are good for [...]
Veganism is often regarded as an unattainable lifestyle for most. It is seen as expensive and inaccessible to those without a lot of time and money to devote to it. But that is simply not true! At Gone West, we took on the challenge to create an entirely vegan 3-week meal plan for two people that costs around £30 for the week, just in time for Veganuary! We wanted to debunk the myths [...]
We made it! It’s finally 2022! But before we get stuck into the new year, we need to take a look back at 2021. The start of a new year is always a great time for resolutions and reflections. It puts things into perspective and generally makes us appreciate what we’ve got and highlights what we need to work on. Generally, this process is pretty introspective, but what’s stopping us from broadening our [...]
Christmas day is almost upon us! The day we spend unwrapping gifts, playing games, and getting merry with our loved ones. It’s all about showing love towards one another and celebrating what we have as an individual and a collective. However, that love rarely extends to anything outside of that core circle of people we care about. We have a planet that needs our help desperately and Christmas is doing the opposite of [...]
