What is recyclable plastic? Even the best of us finds plastic recycling a minefield. Local Authorities have tried to make it easier by using terms such as: plastic bottles, yoghurt pots and margarine tubs. However, what do Read more…
Clothing can have a huge impact on the environment. From intensely growing cotton to create t-shirt fabric to extracting oil to create polyester trousers. The more we reuse what has already been made, the less Read more…
Cooking more efficiently will help save energy and money so well worth doing. Below are some tips to help you cook more sustainably. Use a microwave The microwave is the most efficient appliance for cooking Read more…
With energy prices rising and cost of living going up. Here are some energy saving tips to help you reduce your energy bill. 1. Turn down your thermostat Turning down the thermostat and learning to Read more…
Going paperless at work or home is a great way to help the planet. What does paperless mean? Paperless is when you avoid printing something out or avoid having something provided in paper format. What Read more…
At one point there was no where to recycle duvets, pillows and bedding, but now Dunelm has started collecting these items to reuse and recycle. Woo! Not only do they take duvets, pillows and sheets, Read more…
Becoming a new mum is hard enough as it is let alone how best to go eco-friendly nappy changing. This guide will help you through it. Nappies The best eco-friendly nappies are reusables and even Read more…
There are a few apps, that with minimal effort in your day to day, plants trees for free. Check out the apps below and start planting trees. Ecosia The first app I would recommend is Read more…
If you haven’t heard already larger supermarkets are starting to recycle flexible plastics and film. This facility has been long awaited in plastic recycling. It now means all those bits of plastic like sweet wrappers, Read more…
Most metal packaging can be recycled, however there are some items that really should not go in your recycling bin. Just because it is metal doesn’t mean it can be recycled in your household recycling Read more…
I have found a lot of people are adverse to using their food waste bin for various reasons. However separating your food waste and garden waste for that matter will greatly improve your carbon footprint Read more…