Ecoffee Cup travel mug | Back to uni essential!

A travel mug is undoubtedly a back-to-uni essential, but I commute to campus which makes it even more important! I was given a free travel mug at Freshers’ Fair last year; it was okay, but not amazing. It did the job, but the lid didn’t seal shut so there were multiple times I ran for the train and spilt half of my drink. I decided that since second year is where you get serious (and need three times more coffee), I’d allow myself to buy a new one.

5 Eco-Friendly Ways To Decorate Your Accommodation

Art by Ben Cameron

It’s the time of the year where a bunch of 18-year-olds suddenly realise they’ll be moving out next month. This is an absolutely terrifying time for even the bravest souls; leaving your family to take on university and a new life elsewhere is daunting, so making this transition as eco-friendly as possible can easily slip your mind. Here are five easy ways to make your new accommodation feel like home, in a greener way.

Ditching Fast Fashion: Why you should buy second hand clothes

Shirt from What Goes Around... vintage shop in Camden Market

I’m happy to admit I’ve never been that fashion conscious, as I’ve always valued comfort over style. I didn’t start paying attention to my clothes until I hit 18 and suddenly realised that if employers care what I look like, maybe I should too! At that point I looked at my wardrobe of band t-shirts and skinny jeans and thought, “this needs to change”. But renewing your wardrobe is even more daunting when you’re passionate about protecting our planet and living ethically.