Amy Leech
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Amy Leech is a researcher at Soil Association – the UK's leading membership charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable food, farming and land use. Author of a number of Soil Association reports and briefings, Amy works with the policy team. She started out life in the darkest depths of Cornwall. With nothing but sea and sand to think about, she soon moved to the bright lights of Bristol to get herself an education at Bristol University and start her professional career at Soil Association. With her head in the clouds Amy likes to write, think and make things happen - dreaming up a future where our way of living fits harmoniously with our environment.

Blog Entries by Amy Leech

Will Our Environment Minister Vote for the Bees or the Chemical Companies?

(3) Comments | Posted 12 April 2013 | (13:24)

The sigh of relief was audible in the Saturday sunshine as they buzzed between blossom, bees returning to the hive coated - from head to toe - in yellow bounty.

Last weekend's clear skies brought brief respite from tough times. A wet sunless summer followed by a cold grey...

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It's Easier and Cheaper to Eat Badly

(4) Comments | Posted 20 February 2013 | (23:00)

The prevalence of obesity in the most deprived 10% of the population is approximately twice that of the least deprived 10%. Is there any wonder?

This week's report on obesity from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges identifies a "food culture in which highly...

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Good Hospital Food Doesn't Sell Papers, it Saves Lives

(0) Comments | Posted 19 November 2012 | (09:59)

In the last 10 years, no fewer than 20 initiatives have been put in place to improve hospital food. And yet, the bad news stories are still rolling in. Last week's was another to add to the long list of headlines.

Of course, good news rarely turns heads,...

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Cotton Production Puts in Peril the Lives of Millions Around the World, it's About Time More of Our Brands Cottoned On

(1) Comments | Posted 11 October 2012 | (10:40)

The contents of my wardrobe don't change much - you're more likely to find Narnia in there than this season's print or cut of jeans. When I do go clothes shopping, the way the fabric has been produced doesn't influence whether I'll take it home or not.

But having...

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