Aspiring Greener Blog
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Raw Glazing and Single Firing
I talk a lot about single firing, as that is how I fire all of my pottery, but what is it?! In this post, I'll cover the difference between single firing and bisque…
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Sustainable ceramics?
Can pottery be sustainable? In this article I'll explain what I am doing to try and make my ceramics practice more sustainable.
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Bristol city council have lost the plot.
Quietly in December, Bristol City Council released a consultation proposing 35 pages of rules plus a slew of additional charges for allotments in the city. This was to be accompanied by rent rises…
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Ethical clothing 101
Think about that T shirt. Can it really cost three pounds? Think of the cotton that grew; The water, land and fertlizers that were used. The farmers who cared for it and picked…
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10 Easy Ways To Live More Sustainably
In a bit of an out of character blog post I’m going to attempt to answer the main questions that gets asked on sustainability forums: “What are some easy ways to live more…
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What to sow in August
While August is a busy time for harvesting it’s also a time to start thinking ahead. Now is the time to plan for the long wet winter. Writing this on the hottest day…
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Summer on the plot
July and August are the months in vegetable gardening when all the hard work really becomes worth it. The plot is visibly and audibly alive. Insects hum, fruit ripens, the sun often shines.…
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Sardinia Overland Part 2: Paris to Porto Torres
Long journeys can be daunting. I am in agreement however, with the cheesy saying that its’ all about the journey, not just the destination’. A train isn’t like a plane where you are…
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Lazy Sourdough Starter
What 2020’s greener living style blog could not mention sourdough? A few months ago it was a topic reserved for bakers, hipsters and anyone living The Good Life. Then, cue pandemic, lots of…
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Sardinia Overland Part 1: Bristol to Paris
On the first of February 2020 (the first official day of Brexit) we picked up our backpacks and our 2.5 year old and set off for the train station. Starting point: Bristol. Destination:…
