Nicola Slawson, Author at Positive News

The woman who grew her own pair of jeans

Nicola Slawson — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:05:32 +0000

Justine Aldersey-Williams owns the only pair of jeans that have been homegrown, home-dyed and homespun in the UK

Nicola Slawson — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:35:01 +0000

An empty shop in England has been turned into a hub, where people are inspired to achieve sartorial satisfaction beyond fast fashion

Nicola Slawson — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:00:31 +0000

Unearthed promises a break from typical festival hedonism. From tantra workshops to ideas sharing, here’s what to expect

Nicola Slawson — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:00:07 +0000

Buy the change you want to see in the world with the help of our ethical and socially positive gift guide

Nicola Slawson — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:35:40 +0000

By focusing on small steps, behavioural psychology can help you meet your health and sustainable living goals

Nicola Slawson — Wed, 12 May 2021 17:29:09 +0000

Here are five ways to help ensure that your daily caffeine hit doesn’t mean the planet takes a hit

Nicola Slawson — Sat, 08 May 2021 15:06:25 +0000

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we celebrate 20 people whose work is helping millions to thrive

Nicola Slawson — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:04:52 +0000

A growing number of businesses are diverting revenues to progressive causes, including one small firm that has just given away £1m

Nicola Slawson — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:31:32 +0000

A report highlighted the importance of grassroots climate action, the world’s oldest bird had a chick, plus the week's other positive news

Nicola Slawson — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:32:43 +0000

A virtual exhibition of "powerful human stories" has launched to raise awareness of how kidney disease affects people