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Rethinking Waste: Recycling and Upcycling Tips 
Waste is everywhere. Every day, things are thrown away that could have lasted longer, been reused, or even transformed into something new. The way we buy, use, and dispose of our belongings has a huge impact on the planet, but small changes can make a big difference. By choosing durable items, upcycling where possible, and recycling responsibly, we can reduce waste and make the most of what we have. Choosing Things That Will Last One of the easiest ways to cut down on waste is to buy things that don’t need replacing every five minutes. Fast fashion, cheap furniture, and poorly made products might seem like a bargain, but they don’t last.…
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7 Ways To Reduce Your Food Carbon Footprint
Every action we take will impact our environment, it’s just part of being alive. One way we impact the planet every day is the food choices we make.Making small changes to what and how you eat can help reduce your food carbon footprint and lessen the environmental impact of your diet. Here are 7 ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your diet. Eat more plants It’s no secret, most people know that farming animals for meat and dairy requires space and huge amounts of water and feed. The livestock industry alone generates nearly 15% of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions. Swapping a few meals a week for meatless alternatives can make…
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Make Your Laundry Routine Green
We all know the laundry routine: add dirty washing to the machine, add detergent, press a button, and voilà—clean clothes emerge. But have you ever considered the environmental toll of of our constant laundry cycles? Our laundry habits have a bigger impact on the planet than we realise, from water usage and energy consumption to the release of micro-plastics and chemicals into the environment. The good news is, with a few simple tweaks, we can make our laundry routine much greener without compromising cleanliness. Let’s explore how to wash in a way that’s kinder to the planet. The Environmental Impact of Washing Clothes It’s easy to overlook how our daily activities, like…
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How Easily Plant-Based Diets Benefit the Environment
Switching to a plant-based diet isn’t just a personal health choice; it’s a powerful way to help the environment. For people in the UK looking to reduce their meat and animal product consumption, the benefits are substantial. More recent research shows that the carbon footprint of a vegan diet can be as much as 60% smaller than a meat-based one, and 24% smaller than a vegetarian diet. With the UK currently not on target to meet it’s climate commitments by 2030 it’s important we all do as much as we are able to at an individual level to help reduce carbon emissions. Eating Less Meat Means Less Land Clearance One of the…
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5 Easy Tips to Host An Eco-Friendly Picnic
As the warm weather finally arrives in the UK, everyone is thinking about the ways they can relax outside and enjoy it. The most common thought: picnics. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a meal in the great outdoors, surrounded by nature and good company. But as we become more aware of our environmental impact, we start to notice the potential downsides of a picnic. All the plastic and packaging, rubbish left behind and more, but it’s easy to change this. Hosting a green picnic doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive; in fact, it can be as simple as making a few mindful choices. Here are five easy tips to help you…
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Reusable vs Disposable Products: What To Choose
There’s been a lot of focus in recent years on the need for consumers to choose reusable products over disposable ones. The most common one being disposable straws ending up in the ocean and damaging wildlife. While everyone wants to reduce the amount of damaging waste added into the environment, its naturally for us to have questions around product maintenance, life span and how easy these items are to use.We’re here to explain the differences between reusable and disposable, when it makes sense to use each product type, so you can make the right decision for you. What is a reusable product? Reusable products are items designed to be used multiple times,…
