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Greensheets by The Green Company

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, climate change, Eco Tips, Energy Saving, Environmental Campaigns, Environmental Education, home improvement, Natural Skincare, sustainability, Water, Zero Waste

The Green Company is dedicated to environmental sustainability and is reshaping laundry care in the UK. They have developed GreenSheets™, an innovative laundry detergent that offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional products. These ultra-concentrated sheets deliver exceptional cleaning power while supporting a greener planet. GreenSheets™ embody the company’s ethos, “The future of clean is green,” […]

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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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Simple Practices To Reduce Carbon Footprint: A Guide For Small Businesses

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, Renewable Energy, sustainability, Zero Waste

As climate change continues to cause widespread disruptions in the form of extreme weather events and higher temperatures, reducing carbon emissions has become a necessity, not only for every individual but also for businesses. In fact, both customers and employees are now expecting to have a more sustainable way of doing business, pushing organizations to […]

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International Plastic Free Day 25th May 2022

By Lucy & Libby,
Filed in Articles, climate change, conservation, Environmental Campaigns, Environmental Education, Uncategorized, water hygiene, wildlife, Zero Waste

International Plastic Free Day is an important day with a reminder to act and change . Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced every year. What a staggering amount! Half of all plastic produced is single-use. We would love to hear from more companies who are committed to action and from those who are […]

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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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Be Inspired To Mend With The Japanese Cult Classic by Hikaru Noguchi

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

repair, re-use, make do and mend

When I was first sent ‘Darning’ by Hikaru Noguchi I was struck by the beautiful layout of the book and the inventiveness of the author in the way she mends, repairs and oftentimes transforms pieces of clothing through simply fixes and imagination. The author uses 12 different techniques to illustrate how to mend your clothes […]

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