Nicola Slawson, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:05:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Nicola Slawson, Author at Positive News 32 32 The woman who grew her own pair of jeans https://www.positive.news/economics/the-woman-who-grew-her-own-pair-of-jeans/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:05:32 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=460083 Justine Aldersey-Williams owns the only pair of jeans that have been homegrown, home-dyed and homespun in the UK

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The future of high street fashion? A hub where you mend, make and swap clothes https://www.positive.news/society/the-empty-shop-turned-fashion-hub-that-mends-makes-and-swaps-clothes/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:35:01 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=395846 An empty shop in England has been turned into a hub, where people are inspired to achieve sartorial satisfaction beyond fast fashion

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‘A celebration of human connection’: five reasons to attend Unearthed Festival https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/five-reasons-to-go-to-unearthed-uk-festival/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:00:31 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=393904 Unearthed promises a break from typical festival hedonism. From tantra workshops to ideas sharing, here’s what to expect

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Ethical gifts: 25 purposeful presents to give this Christmas https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/ethical-gift-guide/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:00:07 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=339670 Buy the change you want to see in the world with the help of our ethical and socially positive gift guide

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How behavioural psychology can help you put your intentions into action https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/body-mind/how-behavioural-psychology-can-help-you-put-your-intentions-into-action/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:35:40 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=367716 By focusing on small steps, behavioural psychology can help you meet your health and sustainable living goals

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Just brew it: five ways your cup of coffee can have a positive impact https://www.positive.news/environment/food/sustainable-coffee-five-ways-your-brew-can-have-a-positive-impact/ Wed, 12 May 2021 17:29:09 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=359906 Here are five ways to help ensure that your daily caffeine hit doesn’t mean the planet takes a hit

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Changing minds: 20 mental health leaders supporting the nation’s wellbeing https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/mental-health-awareness-week-20-mental-health-leaders/ Sat, 08 May 2021 15:06:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=359551 To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we celebrate 20 people whose work is helping millions to thrive

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Companies are rewriting the rules of business – by giving away their income https://www.positive.news/economics/good-business/good-business-why-companies-are-giving-away-their-income/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:04:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=358001 A growing number of businesses are diverting revenues to progressive causes, including one small firm that has just given away £1m

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What went right this week: the power of the grassroots, rare toads and more positive news https://www.positive.news/society/positive-news-stories-from-week-10-of-2021/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:31:32 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=353250 A report highlighted the importance of grassroots climate action, the world’s oldest bird had a chick, plus the week's other positive news

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Virtual exhibition highlights resilience of people living with kidney disease https://www.positive.news/society/virtual-exhibition-highlights-resilience-of-people-living-with-kidney-disease/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:32:43 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=354106 A virtual exhibition of "powerful human stories" has launched to raise awareness of how kidney disease affects people

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