Rainbow Life Blog

The term sweatshop is one of those familiar words that is bandied about quite liberally without many of us truly understanding what it means. We know it is not good, and definitely not fair, but what exactly is it, and is there much we can do about it?

I have long loved Dragonflies. Even as a child they struck me as magical creatures. With their double wings, their speed, their exquisite flight control, and their iridescent beauty. I was captivated.

How to Make Your Very Own Oat Milk It was love at first taste. I have tried all kinds of milks and “milks” in my time. Soy milk, sheep milk, goat milk, almond milk, tiger nut milk, cashew nut milk and coconut milk to name a few. Most of these varieties are great on...

The principles of fair trade mean that producers can engage with companies on fair terms, receive fair payment for their goods and work in safe conditions. Moving away from exploitative trading markets helps to ensure that producers benefit from income sustainability, thus supporting economic empowerment and helping to enable sustainable development.

Scotland is famous for many things, some to be proud of, some perhaps not so much. Recently however the Scottish Parliament achieved a world first in the quest to end period poverty. In the words of MSP Monica Lennon: “No one should have to worry about where their next tampon, pad or reusable is...

I am a frontline worker, a teacher in a school for pupils with Special Needs. In most special schools in the UK staff are currently wearing face masks for protection in the communal areas but not in the classrooms as it could be too upsetting for the pupils. We end up needing to take...

The lyrics to the Passenger song ‘Let Her Go’ pretty much sum up what it is like to lose one’s sense of smell: You only need the light when it's burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go Like so many...