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17/02/2022

Good Causes, Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

When we talk about “saving the Earth from climate change”, what we really mean is that we wish to save the life living on it. After all, this is what will be impacted; the planet will just keep on turning. This is an important thing to realise, as while we focus on emissions, we […]

Prioritise Sustainable Living at Home

17/02/2022

Guest Article, Individual and Family, Sustainability

by Lisa Walker We all know that it is our job to save the planet for our children and grandchildren. But, short of driving an electric car and turning off the lights when we leave a room, what can we do to offset our carbon footprint, which the Natural History Museum explains is the result […]

Weekly Tip 46: Save Water, Save the World

04/02/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

It can sometimes seem like water is an endless resource. After all, just turn on the tap and out it comes, right? Sadly, however, this very much isn’t the case. While the Earth may be covered in water, 97% of it comes with salt, leaving only a very measly 3% of freshwater. Even […]

Weekly Tip 44: Backpack Your Way to Sustainability

20/01/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Living the perfect sustainable life isn’t going to happen overnight. Today, we’re going to talk about something that can (quite literally!) help you in your journey: your backpack. The majority of trusty two-straps are made from a mixture of materials, most of which are notoriously bad for the environment. This includes plastics such as […]

Weekly Tip 43: Ditch the Cotton Buds

14/01/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

A good rule for leading a more sustainable life is to ditch anything you can only use once. While water bottles and straws get a lot of attention, cotton buds may be one of the worst offenders. In the U.K., around 1.8 billion are used and thrown away every single year, causing huge devastation to our […]

Weekly Tip 42: Snack on Some Insects

07/01/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

By now, most of you likely know about the environmental impact of meat. Between the incredibly high volume of greenhouse gases released and the huge swathes of land needed, it’s obvious to see why. This environmental problem is only made worse by the fact that the human population is still growing, expected to […]

Weekly Tip 41 - Get New Workout Gear

31/12/2021

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

It’s the last day of 2021, and people around the world will be making their New Year’s Resolutions. Unsurprisingly, one of the most common resolutions this year is to exercise more. Whether to get fit, lose weight, or improve their mental health, over half of all Brits plan to commit to new exercise plans in 2022. […]

2 Years into the Decisive Decade; What Progress Have We Made?

30/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

The 2020s have become known as the ‘decisive decade’ for climate action. The vast majority of climate scientists believe that keeping warming under 1.5 degrees will help limit the worst effects. However, if we are to do this, we need to start taking action now. So, with 2021 wrapping up in only a few […]

Weekly Tip 39 - Feed Your Pet Sustainably

16/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

All humans have a carbon footprint, but have you ever thought about the carbon footprint of your pet? Over the pandemic, while most people were stuck at home, U.K. pet ownership grew to a record 59% of households. Unsurprisingly, cats and dogs were the most popular, with an estimated 24m of them across the […]

How Can an App Help Us Fight Climate Change?

14/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

Most people in the U.K. want to live a more sustainable life. However, it’s often seen as expensive or difficult, and sometimes people just simply do not know how. Thankfully, there may be help on the way. London Councils, the body that represents all London boroughs, is looking at developing a version of the […]

Weekly Tip 38 - Ditch Wrapping Paper

10/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

The festive season is upon us, and Christmas, the most celebrated holiday in the U.K., is just around the corner. It is a time we can all enjoy ourselves in the company of our family and friends. Yet, it is also the season we eat the most food, spend the most money, and create […]

News & Articles

Save Animals with Your Socks: Weekly Tip 48

Prioritise Sustainable Living at Home

Weekly Tip 46: Save Water, Save the World

Weekly Tip 44: Backpack Your Way to Sustainability

Weekly Tip 43: Ditch the Cotton Buds

Weekly Tip 42: Snack on Some Insects

Weekly Tip 41 - Get New Workout Gear

2 Years into the Decisive Decade; What Progress Have We Made?

Weekly Tip 39 - Feed Your Pet Sustainably

How Can an App Help Us Fight Climate Change?

Weekly Tip 38 - Ditch Wrapping Paper