Who am I?
Ellen Long-Common
Website fancier by day, recipe tester by night. In love with ethical companies of all kinds.
I’m a writer and aspiring author based near Glastonbury, Somerset, in the UK.
Plastic Free Spirit is my online home
I’m currently a student on Bath Spa University’s celebrated MA Writing for Young People. I also work full-time for the University as a Senior Web and Digital Officer (learn more).
It’s where I go to record my ideas, discoveries, and conversations with other people. I’m passionate about reducing my impact on the planet, magical solutions to modern problems, and writing – especially gorgeous copy and glittering fiction for young people.
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Eco-junkie?
Check out the blog. Most of my posts tackle issues such as how feasible it is to go plastic-free. I share nutritious recipes and foodie ideas that make it a little easier to be eco-friendly. I also write about my successes and failures, so that you can start with what works and build on your strengths.
Bookworm?
Read my book reviews and (and even some of my stories!). Books are talismanic, and young people need them – perhaps more than ever. I write about magic transgressing the everyday, whether that’s vampires and vengeful gods, or the bravery and selflessness of children.
Free spirit?
Is there more to this world than meets the eye? Can we tackle daily problems in more mindful ways? While I’m often sceptical (I’ve lived in Glastonbury, after all!), I’m open to possibilities. I sometimes work with holistic practitioners on a freelance basis.
Top posts
- Review: Nuud, the carefree deodorant
- How to make decent oat milk
- Why you should try Fat and the Moon’s plastic free deodorant
- Review: Love the Planet mineral makeup
- I’ve found the one: Ben & Anna toothpaste
Get in touch
I’d love to hear from you. You can comment on the blog, email me, or find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.