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Introduction
Welcome to Klockworks, a collection of my writings as a journalist and author. Confessions of an Eco-Shopper is a companion blog to my book, Confessions of an Eco-Shopper: the true story of one woman's mission to go green, published by Hodder. The purpose of the blog is to keep you abreast of any updates to the content of the book, as well as allowing me to comment on current environmental stories. If you'd like to get in touch with me about the book or the blog, email me at kate@ecosmartshopper.co.uk The Press Column contains my weekly columns for The Press newspaper in York from 2006-2007. Dangerous Love contains interviews about my true-life/crime memoir published by Ebury in 2005. Reviews is a collection of various theatre and music reviews that I've done for The Press and BBC North Yorkshire More information about Dangerous Love and my other published works can be found on the Klockworks Website. Thanks for visiting. Enjoy! |
Friday, June 27
How 'ethical' is Primark?
by
Kate Lock
on Fri 27 Jun 2008 02:43 BST
In Confessions of an Eco-Shopper I devote a whole chapter – or ‘Aisle’ as they’re called in the book (it’s structured like a trip around a supermarket) to clothing challenges, including the difficulty of being eco-smart and sartorially stylish on a normal person’s budget. And since a normal person’s budget tends towards Primark jeans at £12 rather than ethical brand Del Forte’s (admittedly lovely) jeans that cost £134, that’s some challenge. more »
Wednesday, June 25
Spring cleaning, unplugged
by
Kate Lock
on Wed 25 Jun 2008 00:49 BST
Making little changes really can make a difference. Here’s an example.
The other day I decided to pull our fridge-freezer out of its corner to clean the coils at the back because when they get covered with dust and fluff they become less efficient and it uses more electricity and so creates more carbon, etc. I also decided to defrost it because having a freezer compartment clogged up with ice increases its energy consumption more »
Tuesday, June 24
The book is finished at last!
by
Kate Lock
on Tue 24 Jun 2008 23:32 BST
I got my last look at the proofs for Eco-Shopper yesterday. A couple of tiny tweaks and that was it, finito. The book’s going to press as I write; no more chances to correct anything or update the content. It’s a relief to finally let go of it, but scary, too. In just over six weeks (7 August, to be exact) it will be out there, no longer my baby but public property. more »
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