From going paperless to encouraging your employees to cycle to work, there are many ways for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Environmental responsibility is something that businesses of all sizes and sectors have prioritised in recent years, and should continue to do so as the urgent need to protect our …
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In recent years, society has become increasingly aware of the pressures facing the environment. While there are many behaviours that affect the environment, from those of huge industries to those of individual consumers, there’s no denying that the huge volumes of waste overcrowding landfill sites and seeping into the planet’s waterways are particularly detrimental. There …
We are all aware of the detriment that single-use plastic is causing to our environment. Not only does it use up the planet’s precious resources, generating greenhouse gases in the process, but it also isn’t recyclable meaning that it clogs up landfills. More and more homeowners are taking steps to reduce their single-use plastic at …
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From Veganuary to Movember and Sober for October, a range of charitable organisations and movements attach themselves to months of the year encouraging people to try new things and make a difference. A recent development of this is Second Hand September, an incentive for people to only buy second hand goods from charity shops and …
When carrying out a garden project, a wide variety of rubbish types are produced. Whether you’re planning a full-scale landscaping project or simply clearing your garden ready for the summer, it’s crucial that you know how to manage your waste once the work is complete. If you have your own compost bin, you’ll no doubt …
‘Sustainability’ and ‘ethical fashion’ are just some of the words that are flying around the clothes industry, as more and more consumers are starting to become aware of their literal carbon fashion footprint. An umbrella term for a range of different factors in the fashion industry, from using sustainable fibres to natural dyes, cruelty free …
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Whether it’s the idyllic town of Looe or the chocolate box seaside location of Fowey, Cornwall is rich and abundant with breathtaking natural beauty. Strolling along these rolling hills and quaint villages, you can treat yourself to fresh fish and chips, champagne and chunk of cornish fudge – an ideal haven for the perfect weekend …
Whether you have chosen to go vegan or vegetarian, or to adopt a zero waste lifestyle, it is no secret that many of us are learning more about how our individual choices are affecting the environment. One of the many issues that we will have to tackle as a generation is rubbish. As a consumption-fuelled …
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We’ve all seen the heart-breaking images of plastic littering beautiful beaches, drifting through the sea and harming wildlife. It is estimated that there are over 150 million tonnes of plastic in the world’s oceans and every year one million birds and over 100,000 sea mammals die from eating and getting tangled in plastic waste [Source: DEFRA]. …
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If you have a penchant for wine or jam, and you want to reduce your waste at home or in your business, then why not recycle and upcycle your leftover glass bottles? There are a variety of ways that you can turn these overlooked glass pieces into stunning additions for your home. Below, we take …
