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Activities that are More Wasteful than You First Think

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, Environmental Education, recycling

Most people are at least somewhat aware of the amount of waste they produce, mainly because of the detrimental effects it has on the environment. Unsustainable waste leads to issues such as landfill methane emissions, destruction of wildlife, and even human health risks. These are undeniably things no one wants to contribute to!  The question is, how aware […]

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Guide to taking part in a litter-picking beach clean

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, climate change, conservation, Eco Tips, Environmental Campaigns, Environmental Education, green holidays, green transport, recycling, Uncategorized, Water, water hygiene, wildlife

Many beaches around the UK are becoming more and more polluted. It’s estimated that at least 12million tonnes of litter enter the ocean every single year, which is having a hugely negative impact on ecosystems under the sea. One of the most common ways litter ends up in the ocean is from waste being left […]

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What You Need To Know About Electrical And Electronic Waste

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, climate change, Eco Tips, Environmental Education, home improvement, recycling, sustainability, Uncategorized, Zero Waste

In today’s world electronic devices have become an indispensable part of our lives. They are everywhere, from our homes and workplaces to schools and public spaces. Electronic devices have made our lives easier and more efficient, but they have also created a new environmental issue. According to the press release from the United Nations University, […]

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How to Upcycle Your Homeware

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, green home, recycling

Fast fashion is a practice that has been rightfully condemned by climate activists as well as fairtrade and sustainability groups; the manufacture of fast fashion clothing items is just as unsustainable as the rate at which consumers burn through them – but it is not a phenomenon that exists solely in the realms of fashion. […]

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How to Make the Most of an Old iPad

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Eco Tips, recycling, Zero Waste

  Do you have an old iPad lying around your home? Perhaps it is past its prime, no longer capable of running the latest version of iOS, or maybe it has simply been replaced by a newer model. Whatever the reason, old and unused devices generate e-waste, representing a serious problem for recyclers and the […]

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How to Become an Ethical and Sustainable Business

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, Eco Tips, Environmental Education, recycling, Zero Waste

  People are becoming more and more conscious about the products they use, where they come from and how they are produced. With plastic pollution, climate change and workers’ rights becoming frequent topics in the news, businesses are being increasingly pushed towards becoming more ethical and sustainable. These are now important business traits that consumers […]

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Everything adds up!

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, climate change, green gardening, green home, home improvement, recycling, Renewable Energy, sustainability

An article from Libby’s dad, Barry, about making small changes that can help develop a sustainable routine.   Growing up during the Second World War when things were in short supply or not available followed by some years in Namibia where it only rained in three months of the year if you were lucky. It […]

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