I heard a scary fact recently, clothing is the 4th contributor to global warming after transport, energy and food. What the F? How is that possible? I can understand the other sectors being top offenders, we all constantly use energy, we need food everyday and we all know how bad diesel cars and flying is... Continue Reading →
We all know plastic is clogging up our oceans, it's being eaten by animals and it's getting into our food change. The solution seems simple: stop using plastic. But the problem is more complex, plastic is everywhere. If a product isn't made out of plastic, its most likely wrapped in it. Well, hopefully not for... Continue Reading →
Sometimes making a small change can significantly help the planet, but it can also save us money. What I found surprising when looking into changing energy providers to one that would be 100% renewable, is that price comparison websites said it would save me up to £300 a year compared to my current provider. Looking... Continue Reading →
It's Climatarian week people! Watch this animation to see how small changes to your diet could make a big impact on the planet. As it's Climatarian week, give it a go this week and see how you get along. It's not about making drastic changes, it's about doing what you can. For more information visit www.climatarianweek.com
One easy way to make a difference to the environment is in the choices we make as consumers. I've noticed over the past few year that more and more products are certified by eco friendly labels. But it's not easy to make environmentally conscious decisions when you don't know what you're supposed to be looking out... Continue Reading →
If you caught Hugh’s War On Waste on the BBC, you will be well aware of the coffee cup problem by now. But if not, here it is: the paper cups used for take away coffee, is not in fact, made out of paper. Well, not just paper. To make the cup waterproof, the paper... Continue Reading →
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