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How to Pick Socially Sustainable Accommodation

Chef Brendan Eades

London

Taking care of where we source our meat is important now more than ever. Ethical Butcher help with just that, carefully sourcing meat which isn’t damaging the environment rather helping it. EAT LESS MEAT, SOURCE BETTER QUALITY!

A company helping to battle one of our biggest battles in the industry FOOD WASTE! Taking vegetables and fruit that are deemed as non-sellable and making sure it doesn’t go to waste really is a genius idea which should be highlighted and seen more across the whole food sector.


A company which started as a social enterprise who we work closely with here at The Conduit who supply us coffee in reusable containers where they focus on helping to battle homelessness in the UK through training and employment. They also plant a tree for every bag of coffee sold through the Eden Rainforest Project.

Cacao free chocolate! The chocolate industry is a dark one with hidden corners but this new and innovative idea through @drjohnnydrain is incredible making chocolate guilt free knowing that it's coming from sustainable food sources!


Eating organic beans, pulses, grains is our way of eating less meat and still getting all the protein we need. British grown and working closely with the farms and certified with the soil association.

My current workplace and somewhere that I am really proud of the food that we produce. I am using what I learnt at Silo in a new way, and it’s exciting to do it for a new audience in central London's Covent Garden.


A former workplace and a restaurant shaping the future of the industry, a place that’s a beacon of light in the industry and a leader in sustainable restaurants, they also cook killer food too!


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Shay Lia

Abidjan

Le Cafe des Jardins is a new, very modern cafe with a western approach and design to it. It has that green, soothing and relaxing set up. There aren’t that many places like that in Abidjan. The food is absolutely delicious. I recommend the fish skewers or the salmon with peanut butter sauce. The desserts are all very delicious too! If you're looking for a young, refreshing restaurant with a European aesthetic and a more elevated dining experience, this is for you.

The Ivorian soil is so abundant. Every direction you look in, you see green. It feels like one big jungle so there are garden centres everywhere in Abidjan. They don’t have a specific name or a registered address (like many places in Africa) but they are definitely worth mentioning. It’s an affordable way to sight-see too! I took this picture at my favourite one, in the neighbourhood I stay in.


Everyone who’s been to Abidjan knows about the CAVA. Translated from French, these four letters stand for “The Crafted Centre of the City of Abidjan”. It is the best place to buy authentic handcrafted gifts. It looks like a small village where all merchants and artists are selling fabric, sculptures, paintings, jewellery and more. It’s such a beautiful, colourful, charming and inspiring place to go. It exhibits the talent and identity of Abidjan so well and is also the perfect place to practise your bargaining skills!


Domaine Bini is the place to disconnect from society. From the city of Abidjan, it will take about half an hour to get there. You’ll be welcomed in full nature by professional guides and a welcoming staff and can go on an educational walk in the woods where you will be introduced to the surrounding ecosystem. It’s a beautiful way to learn about how coconut palms grow; why rubber trees are bent and the cocoa circuit. After the hike you’ll be able to take a bath outside, covered in the natural clay of your choice. Then comes lunch - a selection of delicious traditional meals. They also have bedrooms if you decide to pay for 2 days! It’s a divine place to connect with Mother Nature and educate yourself while spending a good time with friends and family.

The historic town of Grand-Bassam is the first capital of Côte d’Ivoire. It is so well preserved and protected by UNESCO. Being there feels like travelling through time and going back to the late 19th- and early 20th-century. It is an incredibly charming and calm little town where you can spend the day walking around and wondering about the past. Grand-Bassam was the most important port, economic and judicial centre of Côte d’Ivoire when the country was a French colony.

The Equinox Fitness is a Fitness Centre located in Cocody. I love this place! If you want to stay in shape during your stay in Abidjan I highly recommend it. It has a huge, well equipped gym on two floors, a basketball court, a pool and a small spa. The best thing is that it’s never packed, so you don’t have to worry about Covid-19! I love that the coaches are very nice and helpful. It’s also very affordable considering all the services that also include full access to all the classes (afro dance, spinning, boxing, yoga etc.). A very friendly peaceful atmosphere with good music!! It will boost your mood!

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Diana Gordon

New York City 

My favorite African restaurant — I love the Maffe Yappe.

Great vegan spot. I love the ginger latte and the gnocchi.

For childlike wonder even an adult can enjoy.

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Paurro

Mexico City 

My favourite coffee spot. They only use Mexican beans and they work directly, and sustainably, with their producers.

This record store has everything. A very good selection of 90s house. Everyone that works here really knows what they’re talking about.

I really love seafood. The format of this spot is like a Mexican cantina, but the food is Spanish-style seafood.

Really good food and mezcals; DJs play on the weekends. This is a good spot for pre-gaming in Coyoacán.

A weekend art market in San Angel where you can find Mexican artists selling their works. Perfect weekend activity.

University Museum of Contemporary Art. Always amazing exhibitions on here and it’s just awesome to walk around the campus – the buildings are insane. There’s also a botanical garden.

When I need to escape the city, I love to take my dogs here. It’s 45 minutes from the city and you can do a barbecue, go hiking, walking and fish.

For a good cocktail and record selectors. This is a nice date spot.

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Elena Kosharny

They have several locations all across NYC, but my favourites are in Grammercy, Upper Westside, Park Slope. This place curates each store differently and they have a high standard with what they sell - they're also flexible on price points. Plus, all proceeds from shopping go to The Aids Foundation. Expect home, high end fashion, unique designs and vintage jewellery

People in NYC tend to rotate their wardrobes regularly, this spot focuses on what's in style now so they buy their second hand stock accordingly. You can find cool stuff from just a few seasons ago

The two locations in Williamsburg and at Flat Iron are my favourite. Similar to Crossroads, they do tend to overprice their stuff sometimes and they don't buy as easily as Crossroads, but you can get some good stuff. Particularly menswear, shoes and accessories and denim

SA is super cheap. There's a ton of vintage here for amazing prices. They don't pay attention to brands when they price it so if you're down to rummage you can find some really cool shit. Be warned you will need time to browse as there's little to no organization and there's a lot of crap in there. Fun NY fact, most of my celebrity sightings have happened in Salvation Army

They have a great selection of pure vintage stuff that is just beautiful. Dresses and suits from the 70s and 80s, real high fashion plus a great selection of vintage jewellery. Higher price but reasonable when you consider what you're buying

Massive store with a lot of everything. Leather jackets, outerwear, shoes - this is for your pure Brooklyn vintage experience

Antique and vintage furniture, art, anything from old photographs to door knobs. You can negotiate on price

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Kwaku

You can do different things without having to go far.  In a group of friends there is something for everyone: food, drink, dance. The fusion [combines] barbecue and Chinese cuisine.


The spectrum of genres available is very eclectic, like my own music taste. My grandad founded the first record label in Ghana in 1954. They released all records on vinyl and it’s been in my life since I could remember.


There’s so much to do in London, there is something for everyone whether it be food, activities and music. It being a multi-purpose space with fusion food available shows that it’s a collaboration of interest and different spaces giving this space a cultural identity. I like the architecture and how every room is close by but has a completely different purpose.

I love the layout and vibe of the place. From the cafe to the baths and sauna boxes being outside. Feels more natural and an actual place of community as opposed to a man-made structure simply meant for a business. It feels deeper and personal, and the staff are great. It being in east London is a bonus as it’s my favourite place.


I’m an active person and go the gym five days a week so doing this after a session aids recovery. I feel less stiff before the studio, rehearsals, meetings and shoots. People here share different ways they relax and recover, to aid people’s health and well-being. You get the feeling people here care for one another. A health-based collaboration based on openness, if you will. In the cold baths I’d say [stay for] two to three minutes. In the ice bath I’d say 45-90 seconds.

Seen a lot of my friends perform here who have gone on to do great things. It’s a bit rough around the edges but it’s part of its charm. Homegrown talent showing, nothing to hide behind here and it shows the true essence of musicians on this stage. The playlist in the pub is great too. It’s a place for local and emerging talent to gig, and for the community to have a place to chill and discuss that isn’t home or work.

You can find great vintage Levis, denim and the best jackets. I picked up a khaki bomber jacket and I had to stop myself from getting some cargos to match. [Atika is] vibrant, eclectic and friendly! You’re greeted on the way in and asked straight away if you need any help. Thrifting is a great activity to find pieces that have a story, a lot of them are rare and can’t be found anywhere so it’s discontinued or hard to find which makes your personal style even more unique.


Sustainable fashion is something that should be more prevalent. London is a busy city contributing to a lot of emissions. New clothes don’t always need to be made and places like this with high-quality vintage pieces is important.

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Copenhagen

If you want that authentic Ethiopian dining experience, this place will everything you imagine it to be. Delicious, easy well-priced food. Bring some friends, eat with your hands and spend the evening satisfied.

Hidden in the back of a club space in Copenhagen’s old and famous meat packing district, you’ll find MMH Radio. MMH Radio is a community centred radio station at the forefront for pushing towards more versatility and inclusivity in the Danish capitals music scene.

A pan-African inspired restaurant, which celebrates Africa, the African culture, traditions and the African people through food, art and music.

A physical and web shop that sells hair and skin care products, as well as hair extensions. They do hair extensions, braids, curls, manicures and pedicures in shop.

All-natural skincare line inspired by raw natural ingredients that women in East Africa have been using for generations.

Beadhouse has the largest selection of jewellery; earrings, rings, pearls and loose trinkets.

A free African music festival held every year in June to celebrate its rich history.

Organic and Fair Trade body and hair care with products handmade in Copenhagen and only sustainable and recyclable packaging used.

An award-winning Ugandan food concept and street food company serving delicious and healthy dishes made from organic ingredients from Uganda and Denmark. Look out for their physical shop coming soon.

A barber shop with the friendliest, warmest owners to go with a fresh cut.

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Elli Ingram

Brighton

I’m a street food kind of girl but from time to time it’s lovely to go for a fancy meal and The Flint House delivers on flavours and luxury. They serve small plates so you need to get a few but I enjoy that because it means you get a taste of everything.

This restaurant is a staple in Brighton. As soon as you walk through the doors you are transported to Italy. It’s small and chaotic but in the best way. Order yourself a pizza and a big bowl of Aperol Spritz and thank me later.

Kusaki is brand new to Brighton and they have done an amazing job of standing out from the crowd. The interior is stylish and elegant and the food modern and delicious.

Baby Bao have a residency at one of my favourite pubs in Brighton, The Pond. They play great music and the bao buns are to die for. The pub is just down from Brighton station so great if you are getting off the train and looking for some tasty food.

Happy Maki is one of my favourite places for a takeaway lunch. They serve tasty vegan sushi burritos and it’s right by the beach. Just thinking about it now I think I need to go grab one and go for a swim.

Need a pick-me-up whilst exploring the lanes? Pop into Black Mocha for some sweet treats and their signature 70% chocolate mocha.

In need of some tequila & and tasty tacos? Halisco is the place. Serving Mexican street food and playing lively tunes, this little gem is pure vibes.

Kindly is a sustainable plant-based supermarket selling a wide range of lovely products making ethical and organic shopping available to all.

This place is legit and where the chefs go to eat. Serving modern sharing plates, amazing cocktails and good vibes Plateau can do no wrong.

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