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Leather's natural so it's good, right? Well, no, it's not that simple. Leather production remains a dirty business with many industry players still having a long way to go in terms of cleaning up their act. So is 'vegan leather' the answer? Well, no, that can be greenwashed hogwash too!

Carolyn Russ London artist

If you're in the capital this weekend, head to south east London for a feast of art

Planted at Stourhead in Wiltshire

For a dose of nature and design, head to Planted, which takes place at the magnificent Stourhead in Wiltshire

It's world bee day on 20 May 2023

...not to be confused with a yet-to-be-announced day to celebrate the bidet..World Bee Day serves as a reminder that bees are crucial to our food supply and need our love and protection

The global campaign to tackle climate change plants its flag in Brighton on 29 April. Hear talks and join discussions about the merits of moving to a plant based diet - and if you're after a family fun day out, well it can be that too with a children's play area, live music and comedy 

Spring has sprung, so why not invite all things green and floral into your home? From decorative accessories to kitchen crockery, designs that take us out into the garden on a sunny day, so to speak, are a perfect way to refresh our interiors and lift our spirits

The annual high quality craft show takes place in London's Chelsea in this month, the perfect place to find one-off gifts for Christmas

Masia in catalonia has been given an eco restoration

This ancient farmhouse, or masía, in Spain's north east region of Catalonia, has been restored by architect Puig-Mir using local materials and a minimalist approach

This year's exciting event takes place on 19 November at County Hall on the South Bank in London. Join celebrities across beauty, fashion, cooking and style for a fabulous day out that will show you how to look your best and give your friends and family the best Christmas

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