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15 of the Best Books to Read to Inspire a Sustainable Lifestyle

15 of the Best Books to Read to Inspire a Sustainable Lifestyle

Madeleine Olivia
home, lifestyle, minimalism, sustainability

For most single-use plastics first came into the spotlight through David Attenborough’s documentary Blue Planet ll. Often heralded as the moment the war on plastics really began. After seeing an albatross feed plastic to its chicks its hard not to be affected, and new research actually shows that a whopping 86% of people who saw the episode drastically changed their lifestyle as a result.

At the same time, the disturbing statistics that there will be more plastic in the sea by 2050 than fish was doing the rounds. If you’re new to sustainability and want to know where to start for information you can trust I’ve collated a selection of books which aim to educate and inspire plastic-free living and a sustainable lifestyle in all areas of our lives.

How to Organise & Declutter For a Minimal Wardrobe

How to Organise & Declutter For a Minimal Wardrobe

Madeleine Olivia
home, lifestyle, minimalism

There’s nothing more overwhelming than looking in your closet to be faced with piles of clothing, half of which you don’t wear or didn’t know you even owned. You want your wardrobe to be streamlined, clean and full of clothing you love wearing. In order to have the wardrobe of your dreams, take a look at my tips for how to organise and declutter for a minimal wardrobe. Getting ready in the morning will become so much easier, and you’ll actually enjoy picking out an outfit.

How to Save the Planet...on a Budget

How to Save the Planet...on a Budget

Madeleine Olivia
minimalism, lifestyle, sustainability

During 2020, I felt a lot of pressure to improve myself - to read a book every week, to learn a new language, to create dozens of new recipes. The reality was very different and lots of my resolutions went out of the window. For some people that can be inspiring, for others it can be overwhelming. So, I’ve made this list with a view to it being as accessible to everyone as possible. It’s not meant to be an exhaustive list, and it’s not something that you should put pressure on yourself to accomplish every single day. Take what works for you, and approach it calmly - it’s better to focus on one thing well, than to struggle to accomplish many at the same time and fail. New resolutions take time and patience to become a habit, so don’t worry if it doesn’t click straight away. After such a difficult year, we owe it to ourselves to be kind and gentle with how we approach this new one.

21 Healthy Habits to Change Your Life in 2021

21 Healthy Habits to Change Your Life in 2021

Madeleine Olivia
self love, minimalism, lifestyle

During 2020, I felt a lot of pressure to improve myself - to read a book every week, to learn a new language, to create dozens of new recipes. The reality was very different and lots of my resolutions went out of the window. For some people that can be inspiring, for others it can be overwhelming. So, I’ve made this list with a view to it being as accessible to everyone as possible. It’s not meant to be an exhaustive list, and it’s not something that you should put pressure on yourself to accomplish every single day. Take what works for you, and approach it calmly - it’s better to focus on one thing well, than to struggle to accomplish many at the same time and fail. New resolutions take time and patience to become a habit, so don’t worry if it doesn’t click straight away. After such a difficult year, we owe it to ourselves to be kind and gentle with how we approach this new one.

25 Surprising Ways To Save Money By Going Green

25 Surprising Ways To Save Money By Going Green

Madeleine Olivia
minimalism, lifestyle

There is a common misconception that when you try to be more eco friendly, it is going to end up costing you a fortune. When the reality is actually the opposite. Many eco-friendly choices are also budget-friendly choices. They happily go hand in hand. So with this list I wanted to share some of the top ways that you can live a greener way of life, while also saving money!