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It’s back again, the chance to win a best selling 100 litre water butt from rainwater harvesting experts Freeflush who are based in Manchester. The wall hung water butt which enables you to capture rainwater for you garden is worth £110 and is both British designed and manufactured. For those of you who can’t wait […]

The Green Woman is an eco friendly brand of organic, natural deodorants and green cream (a luxurious plant-based skin food for dry or sensitive skin). It is handmade in small batches in the UK and was first created by two sisters in 2013. I have been using a couple of products these past few months and […]

We all know how important it is to move towards a more sustainable future and to waste as little as possible. To help, Boxx-Direct have partnered with TerraCycle to offer free pen recycling services. Old pens are collected from your premises and dropped off to TerraCycle to be recycled. All for free! All you have […]

Although the UK is associated with wet weather both April and May have been particularly dry and we have had very little rain. With climate change on the horizon and some might say happening now, water conservation is something we need to take seriously… Here are a few simple tips/good habits to get into…. 1. […]

With the Coronavirus pandemic still ongoing and consumer unease at an all-time high, businesses need to adapt in order to remain operational and successful. One of the biggest concerns that consumers have is about the cleanliness of any property they visit, as they want to make sure that the space isn’t harbouring the virus. As […]

It’s hard to believe that we are suddenly in the midst of a global pandemic and in lock down and whilst we maybe safe at home (not stuck at home) we might still be reluctant to go to the shops or supermarket. One sure-fire way to have fresh fruit and vegetables on tap is to […]

It’s no secret, the planet is struggling with the population’s consumption and we are the only ones who can save it. Decades of fast fashion, a throw-away mentality and the consumption of fossil fuels have done some serious damage to the world we live in. Thankfully, we can prevent this and if we all work […]

The competitions we ran with Freeflush last year were hugely popular and had an overwhelming response. Now that spring has arrived at last and people are getting back into their gardens we are pleased to announce they are back with their first competition of 2020. Freeflush are rainwater harvesting experts and create innovative water solutions […]

When you are setting up a new green businesses you need to attract and retain the right customers by choosing a suitable organic wholesale supplier whether it be for food, toiletries, gifts or zero waste products. With the growth in demand for fresh food and produce specifically, there is a wide range of organic suppliers […]

In 2019, the Environment Agency warned that within 25 years, England would have insufficient water to meet demand, according to the BBC. The bathroom is a sanctuary we escape to when in need of some self-care. However, your habits in the bathroom from bathing to brushing your teeth and flushing the toilet impact the environment. Recent […]

Noise pollution is a very real problem, and it doesn’t just affect the quality of the environment – it affects humans too. The problem is that we can get used to it so it can become part of our everyday  lives. If you live near a busy road or industrial estate it can be hard […]

We all know that we need to reduce the impact we have on the world around us. We need to use less, protect natural environments, stop littering and reduce our carbon footprints. When we do need to buy or use something it is not always easy to make informed purchasing decisions. How do you measure […]