When it comes to sustainable behaviours we often think of cycling more, flying less, eating more plant-based, and planting trees. But the simple act of sharing – whether it is …
On the Nineth Day of Christmas…
On the nineth day of Christmas my true love sewed for me 9 stitches in my favourite summer T” Fashion, fashion, fashion! We (almost) all wear clothes and what choose …
On the Seventh Day of Christmas…
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love(s) pledged to me 7 ways to appreciate the gift of time Definitely one lesson I have taken away from the pandemic …
On the Fourth Day of Christmas…
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love LENT to me 4 handy tools all for free! Sharing what we have with each other is not only a great …
Zero Waste Christmas Apple Crumble
At this time of year we are lucky enough to still have access to local apples for our baking. I am Tansy Torkington, the coordinator of our Skill Share project. …
Our First Town-Wide Secret Santa!
To end a turbulent year of radical ups and downs, December in St Andrews saw Transitions first (if not St Andrews first) town-wide Secret Santa! Linked to our St AndReuse …
Review: Thrift Winter Clothing Sale
Any nerves about the tempermental Scottish weather spoiling the fun were quickly put to rest with what turned out to be a glorious Saturday (21 October 2020). This thrift sale …
At The Forefront of Thrift Fashion
The Fashion Scene of St Andrews and Interview with Emma Walsh, Sustainable Style St Andrews In February, St Andrews, the little town by the sea, turns in to a fashion …
The Plastic Dilemma
We all try to do our bit for the planet, so when it comes to household plastic, we religiously wash out our milk and other containers and put them in …
Climate Change and Water
Climate change has manifest itself in many ways around the world, from record summer extreme temperatures, to the melting of the polar icecaps and glaciers, leading to sea level rises, …
The Great British Beach Clean St Andrews
Sunday 22nd September 2019 The rain held out and the sun subtly hid behind the blanket of cloud that hovered above. This set the scene for the third year of …
Has the World enough resources to sustain the current population growth?
Can World agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and forestry sustain burgeoning populations without habitat destruction, deforestation or species/biodiversity loss? In the late 18th century Thomas Malthus wrote ‘The power of the population …