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‘Save Pounds & The Planet’ by Jeanette Buckle is a user friendly guide for people who want live to live greener and save time and money. This isn’t a book about buying expensive, luxurious and superfluous eco items, it’s all about simple, straightforward swaps with common sense advice about saving energy, resources, rubbish and quite […]

How Can You Purify The Air That You Breathe We’re all aware of the dangers of air pollution and many of us have been making a conscious effort to combat its effects where possible. Whether it’s taking public transport to work, recycling our cans and plastics, or taking our old clothes to the charity shop, […]

With the construction industry said to be one of the biggest offenders when it comes to emissions, it doesn’t come as a surprise to hear that being green is quite a big deal when it comes to the built environment. At the same time, some of the technologies that new homes are tapping into are […]

The effects humankind is having on the environment have long been discussed and debated. However recently, it seems that conversations have shifted towards a more urgent and meaningful discourse. The planet is massively suffering from the impact of burning fossil fuels, deforestation, plastic pollution, and much, much more, all of which are caused by the […]

It’s a great thing that the world is becoming more eco-aware. With the news of just how much plastic is suffocating our oceans and how our carbon emissions are putting the world at risk (with London reaching its whole year’s quota for air toxins in under one month this year!) everyone is taking pride in […]

Annually, we produce 2.12 billion tonnes of waste which is becoming extremely damaging to our planet. Although authoritative bodies around the world have introduced schemes and initiatives to encourage recycling — most of our waste continues to end up in landfills; which is leading to severe consequences for the environment. This figure is also expected […]

Our latest competition is to win a fantastic ‘Go Green Board Game.’ The game would make an ideal Christmas gift for any budding environmentalist or keen gardener and is perfect for families who love to play board games on those cold, dark winter evenings. The easy to play family board game encourages you to go […]

The world’s environment is dramatically changing due to climate change. Glaciers are shrinking, animals and birds are losing their habitats and forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. It’s predicted by scientists that global temperatures are going to continue rising in the near future, with greenhouse gases that are produced by human activity being […]

If you’re living in a city or built-up urban area, air pollution has probably preyed on your mind as a concern. It’s an understandable worry — after all, the Guardian reported at the start of the year how London hit its legal yearly limit of air pollution in less than a month. So, what can […]

One thing is clear, reducing our carbon footprint appears to be an important topic across the country. From The Guardian reporting on how to eat with a low carbon footprint, to high street chain Marks & Spencer’s going carbon neutral, everyone is making greener choices to help protect our environment. Did you know that the […]