August Gawen minimalist
August Gawen is a minimalist, minimalism coach and pioneer of compassionate minimalism. In his mid-twenties August was overcome with severe mental illness and whilst looking for anything that would help, he stumbled across minimalism.
Inspired to live a simpler life, August recycled, donated and re-gifted 90% of his belongings. Through minimalism August found greater happiness and contentment. But he also found time to pursue the things that mattered to him most – healing, connection to community and meaningful work.
August writes one of the top Minimalism blogs in the UK. A pioneer of Compassionate Minimalism he highlights the challenges and joys of embracing minimalism for marginalised communities.
August Gawen talks minimalist living
We discuss what people think minimalist living is and what it actually is. August outlines how he started and how he dealt/deals with opinions of others. There are tips for getting started and how to navigate Christmas!
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Further information on shopping/environmental issues
Is a penny on a garment enough to tackle environmental issues? MPs called for there to be a penny added to every item of clothing to fund a £35m annual recycling scheme. 19/02/19.
Fast and Cheap Fashion – Who pays the Price? – guest post by Simon Birch from Ethical Consumer regarding a new report claims that those at the forefront of unsustainable fashion have broken lockdown rules and put lives at risk. 03/08/20
How to shop ethically especially this Christmas. Emma Oddie from Ethical Consumer shares ideas for shopping and supporting independent businesses. 25/11/20.
How can individuals & small companies compete in the fashion sustainability marketplace? Lora Nikolaeva of Lora GENE explores what needs to be done to help the sector. 02/11/21.
Earth Day – making a difference with your shopping habits. Consumers share their ideas for shopping in a sustainable way whilst still trying to pay the bills. 22/04/22.
10 Tips for saving money on food – Stop Food Waste day Kate Hall a food waste expert provides tips on reducing waste and saving money. 27/04/22.
Helen Dewdney talks to Kate Hall food waste expert Kate talks to me for The Complaining Cow Consumer Show on East London Radio about food waste and how you can use your freezer to reduce waste. 19/06/22.
CMA tackles fashion industry “Green Washing” claims Competition and Markets Authority investigation into greenwashing. 26/06/22.
Various posts on saving money.
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