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Sheherazade Goldsmith
1974 • English • Environmentalist
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Showing 35 quotesThere are a lot of irritating aspects about large supermarkets for the wannabe eco-warrior, but the one that gets most of us hottest under the collar is packaging.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
Consuming less is the fastest way to eco-fashion redemption - particularly if your preference is for leather, not hemp.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
Little children love bright, shiny things - and in my experience, most grown-up women aren't very different!— Sheherazade Goldsmith
The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
It is possible to do many household cleaning tasks by simply using ingredients from the store cupboard, which are also safer for the environment.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
Consuming less means throwing away less, while reusing things actually helps to save the planet as well as the pennies.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
It's quite amazing to me, as I walk around a supermarket or a health food shop, to observe the number of Fairtrade choices: not just staples such as coffee, tea, fresh fruits and rice, but cocoa and chocolate, herbs and spices, honey, ice cream, and jams.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
Despite my love affair with skyscraper heels, luckily for my feet I rarely wear them - preferring, instead, the comfort and child-handling practicalities of a pair of trainers.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
If you really want to help make a difference while getting a true travel experience, consider a community-run trip.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
Over the years, the diamond industry has had a devastating impact in countries such as Sierra Leone, Angola and the Congo, where profits from the sale of diamonds have been used to fund brutal wars, with disastrous effects on local communities.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
With approximately 75 per cent of our rubbish generated by packaging, a few simple steps - buying loose fruit and veg, choosing products with recyclable packaging, and avoiding individually wrapped portions - can have a big impact.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
I want to know where my food comes from and the conditions in which it's grown. I also want to embrace traditional British produce, and seasonality.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
When I'm in London, I get a veggie-box sent up every week, with the latest pickings.— Sheherazade Goldsmith
My daughter is a real migraine sufferer; the minute she has a handful of Haribo sweets, she gets a headache. There's a connection between what the liver can't break down with what goes on to trigger a headache. You just have to be aware.— Sheherazade Goldsmith