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Should people stay away from National Parks as lockdown restrictions ease?

March 31, 2021Melissa

‘Yay! We can finally meet in groups outdoors!’ cry the people of England, as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted. But does that mean we should be heading en masse to beauty spots? Should you be shoving your kids, Great Auntie… Continue reading →

Environment

Three easy ways to live more sustainably

February 18, 2018Melissa 1 Comment

The threat of climate change is overwhelming. The problem’s so huge most people don’t feel they’ve the power to do anything about it. ‘What can I do? I’m just one itty bitty person, I can’t do anything about the global corporations responsible for most emissions,’ they say. Like… Continue reading →

Environment

Eco and Plant-Based Sunscreens

September 18, 2017Melissa

If you’re vegan and/or worried about the environment, choosing the right sun protection can be tricky. Not only are there numerous animal-based ingredients in many sun creams, but a scary number actively damage marine life and corals. Here That Dot… Continue reading →

Environment, Veganism

Slowly Does It

June 9, 2017Melissa

The contents of your make-up bag and bathroom cabinet are not always good for you or the planet. Slow Beauty is a new movement that celebrates a more natural, environmentally-friendly kind of beauty. It offers a positive and inspiring alternative… Continue reading →

Environment

Healthy Ice Cream No Longer Oxymoronic

May 8, 2017Melissa

That Dot is over-the-moon to have worked with deliciously healthy vegan ice cream brand Frill to produce some press materials for an event, as well as advising on media relations and compiling an extensive press list. Completely free from sugar, dairy,… Continue reading →

Veganism

Vegan ‘Meats’

May 5, 2017Melissa

Here’s a blog post That Dot founder Melissa McClements has written for the Vegan Society, on the rising trend for meat-free ‘meats’.

Veganism

The tale of the strange little monkeys (or why I set up That Dot)

April 8, 2017Melissa

Once upon a time there were some strange little monkeys living on a rock spinning through the infinite emptiness of space. This rock was their only home. Nevertheless, they treated it with disdain. They polluted its air and water. They cut down its trees.… Continue reading →

Environment, Storytelling

Once Upon a Time

March 19, 2017Melissa

Hello  and welcome to the That Dot blog, where we will be posting all about content writing, storytelling, veganism and green issues. To start off, here’s a link to a blog post our founder wrote for online accountants and small business… Continue reading →

Storytelling

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