Kate Fathers
Kate Fathers is a Canadian writer living and working in Glasgow. She obtained a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from her hometown university, the University of Windsor, before making the leap across the pond to pursue a MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. Both a keen environmentalist and an unabashed geek, she often combines her two passions by penning environmentally-themed science fiction stories, as well as a keeping a like-minded blog and writing a monthly column for Starburst magazine. In her spare time, she dabbles in piano playing, cooking, yoga, and has perfected the art of lazing about in a park with a good book.
Kate's Recent Articles
How green is your toilet tissue?
Why you should buy eco-friendly toilet tissue and what's in the popular brands. Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Wind Farms
What are wind farms and why they are cropping up in your neighbourhood. Continue reading
Eco-friendly activities for kids
Great eco-friendly indoor activities for you and your child to enjoy. Continue reading
Ethical Christmas Gifts
Ethical alternatives to Christmas gifts. Continue reading
Conscientious Christmas trees
We find out the truth about eco friendly Christmas trees. Continue reading
Are face paints safe for children?
Halloween costume sorted? See our safe face paint recipe. Continue reading
The Makeup of Makeup: How Safe Are Your Cosmetics?
Find out the make up of modern makeup and some eco alternatives. Continue reading
Go play outside!
Support your child's development, health and respect for the environment. Continue reading
Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergies in children are on the increase. Our eco expert, Kate Fathers, investigates. Continue reading
Greener cars for mums
Some of the top eco-friendly cars of 2011 for mums on the run. Continue reading
