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Regularly covering all sorts of eco topics, from the carbon footprint of cut flowers, to whether we should enjoy heatwaves... Take a look at our blog posts!
Is it worth getting a heat pump?
Heat pumps are the latest hot topic on the government’s net zero plan. They are a low-carbon heating solution that use a small amount of...
My Zero Waste Journey
In December 2017, I had recently moved to Bristol to study Geography. Plastic pollution was something that had been concerning me...
Tesco's Loop Scheme: An Honest Review
I was delighted to hear about Tesco’s ‘Loop’ scheme. It initially felt like a great way to reduce not just plastic waste but to recycle...
Global Recycling Day 2021: The best ways to recycle clothes
Did you know that the UK produces 206,456 tonnes of textile waste every year? Yet less than 25% of textiles are being re-used or...
Cut Flowers: Colourful, Classy, and Carbon-Intensive...?
As lockdown has separated families, many of us will be looking to send a floral gift this Mother's Day. Whilst beautiful, out-of-season,...
Is it OK to enjoy the heat?
A battle is raging over the BBC announcing that Britain is ‘Enjoying’ a heatwave. Critics point out that heatwaves are deadly (15,000...
Wild at heart....
An inspiring talk by the wonderful Chris Sperring at a meeting of ‘Wild Portishead’ tonight. From unmown dandelions to garden brambles,...
The Ten Year Party Plan
OK- the scientists have given it to us straight. We have ten years to start acting like grown-ups (as opposed to screaming planetary...
Cow Nation
Everyone loves food, and the good news is that enjoying the right sorts of food can help keep the planet cool. The right sort (sorry...
Who knew? Recycling doesn't need to be guesswork!
https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/packaging-symbols-explained The inspirational Rachelle Strauss- founder of zero waste week...
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