About Moral Fibres
Navigating the sustainability maze can be difficult. From distinguishing between the products that are actually green and sustainable from those that are greenwashing, to knowing the things you can do to actually make a difference, it’s tricky.
That’s where I come in. My name’s Wendy, and I aim to make sustainability simple. As a sustainability expert, I research and write on all things sustainability here on Moral Fibres – a UK eco blog – so you don’t have to spend hours trawling the internet.
I’m passionate about sustainability. I have a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Geography from the University of Aberdeen. As well as that, I hold an MSc with distinction in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Edinburgh – specialising in environmental education.
I also worked for 17 years in the sustainability sector – from working at national policy level and at the local government level on sustainable transport policies, right through to working within local communities on climate change education programmes.
Right now, I balance my time working on Moral Fibres and writing for magazines, such as The People’s Friend print edition, as their environmental expert. In my spare time I volunteer for a local food waste project.
I have also written a book on natural cleaning, called Fresh Clean Home. This was published on 1st February 2018 by Pavilion Books. It’s still available now, if you’d like to pick up a copy.
In 2020 I was named one of Forbes 100 Leading UK Environmentalists. In the same year, Moral Fibres was also ranked by Vuelio as the UK’s top green blog.
Where To Start Living A Greener Life?
It can be quite overwhelming knowing where to start being a bit greener, so I’ve divided the blog into categories so you can dip into whatever section takes your fancy. Use the menu bar above to start exploring.
If you are looking for some jumping-off points, then some of my most popular posts include:
- My guide to women’s ethical clothing brands.
- Guide to plastic-free teabags.
- Are biodegradable plastics good for the environment? In short, no.
- Does your sunscreen contain microplastic? It probably does.
- My favourite natural cleaning products to DIY.
- Why going plastic-free isn’t always the answer.
Why Moral Fibres?
I started this UK-based eco-blog in early 2013, to help educate and inform people on sustainability when I couldn’t find an eco-blog that I felt represented me and my interests, in a non-judgemental way.
Sustainability is a broad subject, so I cover a wide range of topics. From ethical fashion to green cleaning, to eco-product guides, to ethical banking, and all your burning sustainability questions, I seek to be a balanced writer that you can trust.
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About Wendy
I’m in my 40’s and live near Edinburgh with my partner and our two daughters.
I’m no eco-perfectionist – just someone who tries their best. I don’t live in a self-built eco house. Just an old house that we’re slowly trying to make as energy-efficient as we can, and renovating it as gently as we can. We’ve done things like adding insulation, painting the old UPVC door to make it look better rather than replace it, and more.
I’m a long-term vegetarian who has struggled with veganism. I don’t have a fancy hybrid or electric car, just a tiny secondhand one that I drive using some savvy fuel-efficient driving techniques that I learned.
We simply live on a modest budget and try to make the most economical, ethical, and environmentally friendly choices we can within our budget. I’m down to earth and hope the blog reflects this too!
If you can’t find what you are looking for on the blog, then I take suggestions! For things you would like covered on the blog or any queries you would like me or Moral Fibres readers to answer, then do let me know!