Why I’m building an office out of straw
Straw bales are a cheap building materials and they are great for insulation.
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Meeting a friend’s new baby? Here’s what – and what not – to do
Don’t smoke around babies, wash your hands, and pay attention to the parents, too.
Four ways men and women can improve their health before trying to conceive
Preconception health refers to the many lifestyle changes you can make to benefit a future pregnancy.
Sustainable fashion expert: why I’m cutting my wardrobe down to ten items this month
‘Fashion fasts’ are a great way of challenging fast fashion by helping us question how many clothes we really need and reducing fashion consumption.
Why British Museum has ended 15‑year Japan Tobacco deal – and what it means for future partnerships
Many other UK cultural institutions have already ceased entering into agreements with such companies, given the immense damage tobacco products do to public health.
The dying art of storytelling in the classroom
Storytelling has endangered status in UK schools, partly due to a huge emphasis on ‘active learning’.
Five consumer myths to ditch in 2025
Spending in more considered and conscious ways can have positive effects on wellbeing.
New evidence shows e‑cigarettes can help people quit smoking
Yet regulators remain torn.
Millions will get a windfall over car finance. Research helps us understand what they’ll do with it
An £8 billion spending spree would show up in the UK’s economic data.
Shop smarter, not harder. How gentle messaging can help the planet more than tough talk
Recent research found that pushy messaging that hectors consumers into making “correct” choices can backfire.
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