Tag Archives: environment

Stories for Our Not So Distant Future

Posted on March 14, 2013 by dorkymum

This time six years ago I was not a blogger. I was not a mum. I was not even married. Six years ago, I worked full time for a coalition called Stop Climate Chaos. I would describe it to people … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Creative, Reviews | Tagged AL Kennedy, Alasdair Gray, Beacons, Beacons Stories for Our Not So Distant Future, books, books about climate change, campaigning, climate change, climate change campaigning, environment, environment books, green issues, Gregory Norminton, Joanne Harris, Mike Robinson, Stop Climate Chaos, Toby Litt | 5 Comments

Break the Bag Habit

Posted on October 3, 2012 by dorkymum

I remember very vividly my first encounter with Lush. I was probably twelve or thirteen, walking along Princes St in Edinburgh with a friend, when suddenly I was hit by the most incredible smell. “Wow,” I said. “What is that? … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism | Tagged #bagadventures, #burythebagmonster, activism, Break the Bag Habit, campaigning, environment, green, Lush, Plastic Bag Campaign, plastic bags, pollution | 9 Comments

Weans’ World

Posted on October 1, 2012 by dorkymum

What would make Scotland the best place in the world to bring up children? The Scottish Government will soon be launching their National Parenting Strategy. You can read more about it here. This is a brilliant opportunity to use our … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Modern Living, Scotland | Tagged childcare, childhood, culture, education, environment, parenting, PArenting Across Scotland, policy, politics, Scotland, Scottish Government, Scottish Government PArenting Strategy, Scottish Parliament, working parent | 11 Comments

Can I still call myself Green?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by dorkymum

I have been having a bit of a political identity crisis recently, as I question whether I can still call myself green. I think it’s possible to say that you are ‘life-long Labour’ or ‘a committed Conservative’ even if you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism | Tagged activism, campaigning, current affairs, environment, green movement, Green Party, Greens, political identity, politics | 11 Comments

Ben and Jerry: They’re Good Guys

Posted on March 14, 2012 by dorkymum

I was so chuffed to see my old buddies Ben and Jerry in the news this week, supporting the equal marriage campaign. They have partnered with Stonewall to rename their Oh My Apple Pie flavour Apple-y Ever After. A Ben … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Nostalgia, Travel | Tagged Apple-y ever after, Arctic, Ben and Jerry's, campaigning, climate change, climate change campaigning, Climate Change College, environment, equal marriage, Greenland, sustainability, travel, WWF | 15 Comments

Guilty Pleasures

Posted on October 20, 2011 by dorkymum

The blog prompt over at BritMums this week is ‘Guilty Pleasures’ and they suggest either a post recommending your Top 5 blogs, or a post describing what you’d do if you got a full day to yourself. In a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Memes & Linkys, Modern Living | Tagged alcohol, Bench, blog prompt, books, BritMums, chip butty, chip sandwich, drinking, environment, food, green, guilty pleasures, reading, tumble dryers, university, warm clothes, wine, wine tasting | 19 Comments

Real Nappies: I didn’t but you should!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by dorkymum

I have a big confession to make, which will completely obliterate all my hippy credentials. Never again will I be allowed to work for an environmental NGO, stand as a Green Party candidate, or feature in the list of Scotland’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Posts | Tagged Edinburgh, Emily Dodd, environment, green, Greener Leith, real nappies, reusable nappies, zero waste | Leave a comment

One more link in the Green Chain

Posted on May 23, 2011 by dorkymum

I’ve been tagged by Donna over at MummyCentral in the Green Chain. This is a great way for bloggers to raise money for environmental causes – all we have to do is answer eight questions in their eco-interview. In return, Priceminister will donate … Continue reading →