Case Studies

Personal stories from people who've successfully adopted green living practices. Each article shares specific challenges, solutions, and outcomes from real sustainability experiments.

How I Used Give Away Shops: A Case Study

Claire cleared her clutter by giving away hundreds of unwanted items through Freecycle instead of sending them to landfill.

How We Reduced Food Waste: A Case Study

One woman cut her family's food waste by meal planning and simple changes, inspired by learning about the environmental impact.

I Became a Freegan: A Case Study

One woman explains how she ditched paid work and consumption to live as a freegan through dumpster diving and free labour.

I Made Money by Selling Online: A Case Study

Catherine turned decluttering into a profitable eBay business selling vintage clothes and household items, and here's how she did it.

I Took Up the Composting Challenge: A Case Study

One woman shares how she started composting at home, cut her rubbish and what the day-to-day process actually looks like.

Meet the Die Hard Charity Shopper: A Case Study

A 31-year-old Londoner shares why she hunts for bargains in charity shops instead of buying new, even while working in fashion retail.

My Clothes Swapping Party: A Case Study

Susie hosted a clothes swapping party with friends to save money and refresh her wardrobe without the crowds of public events.

My Experience of Using Real Nappies: A Case Study

A mum explains why she switched to reusable nappies for her daughter and how they've actually performed in real life.

My One Week Waste Experiment: A Case Study

Sarah spent a week testing waste-reduction habits and found that getting organised, planning meals, and using what she had already made a real difference.

Our Green Wedding: A Case Study

How one couple cut waste and stress by planning a low-key home wedding with secondhand items and simple celebrations.

Selling at Car Boot Sales: A Case Study

Korina shares five years of car boot sale selling experience, from finding events to preparing for a long day of trading.