The podcast is back after the summer break!And I'm kicking off with a solo episode from to celebrate and reflect on 10 years since we as a family embarked on a year buying nothing new.I didn't know it at the time, but that year, that slightly naive challenge, would change my life (cliche klaxon!).It changed not just how and where we shop, but also how I see my place in the world. I was left with the very certain knowledge that what we do, what I do, matters. That it makes a difference. Even if it's just to me and my life and my carbon footprint, or to our little family. But it makes a difference.And the ripples that that year have created, amongst friends and family, but in the big wide world too, are huge - and those are just the ones that I know about.I hope you enjoy my little trip down memory lane!Normal service will be resumed next week - I've got some brilliant guests and interviews lined up for you. In the meantime, do let me know your thoughts on this episode!

I look so young....

• The Big Green Bus Tour!- FREE 5 day challenge - kicking off 12th Sept
• Talking Climate - Carbon Literacy course
• My Make Do and Mend Year - the original blog posts!
• The Sustainable(ish) Facebook group