AARVEN Journal
Get The Kids Gardening | Easy Gardening Projects to do Indoors
Whilst many of us adults have acquired a green thumb throughout our lives - and especially during lockdown - it is fair to say that children don't always get as...
Traditional Tastes | Mandazi Recipe
Mandazi, also called maandazi, n’dao, maandaazi, mahamri or mamri is a type of sweet fried bread from East Africa, especially popular in Tanzania and Kenya. They are often referred to as 'African donuts,' though they definitely have their own...
Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 | 22 February - 7 March
For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of...
Get to Know our African Baskets
Our ever growing basket collection exists thanks to the dedication and passion that our co-founder, Bee Friedmann, has for woven goods and supporting the rural communities making them. Born and...
How to Travel More Sustainably | Our Tips & Tricks
It's no secret that living sustainably is incredibly important to us, and we know that it is also important to many of you. Most of us have made small changes to our everyday...
Pancake Day Traditions From Around the World
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is a day celebrated in many countries around the world. It is celebrated in countries like the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada. In France, the...
Year Of The Ox | Endangered Asian Wild Cattle
Friday 12 February marks the Chinese lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, it is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar and millions of people all around...
Our Favourite Local Take-Outs For Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and with restaurant reservations off the table for this year, why not take the opportunity to order in a delicious meal instead? Whether...
Textile Dyes: The Environmental Impact
Today we wanted to talk about something you may never have considered - the environmental impact of dyes used in the textiles industry. Many commercial dyes are in fact incredibly...