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Save the Planet: Make your home more energy efficient

Louise Williams Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Louise Williams 26/09/2019

The weather is starting to get cooler and my husband and I begin our annual ‘Battle of the Boiler’ where I try and turn the heating on and he throws me an extra jumper!... The weather is starting to get cooler and my husband and I begin our annual ‘Battle of the Boiler’ where I try and turn the heating on and he throws me an extra jumper!

In all seriousness though, we are both trying to do more to ensure that we are more energy efficient at home. These are some of the... The weather is starting to get cooler and my husband and I begin our annual ‘Battle of the Boiler’ where I try and turn the heating on and he throws me an extra jumper!

In all seriousness though, we are both trying to do more to ensure that we are more energy efficient at home. These are some of the tips I have picked up to make small changes...

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Save the Planet: Is your eco alternative really that good?

Louise Williams Wed, 28th Aug 2019 at 09:00

I recently went to an event showcasing the upcoming products due to hit our shops in the run up to Christmas. It may come as no surprise to you that the most popular products were reusable coffee cups and water bottles, with cutlery and straws... I recently went to an event showcasing the upcoming products due to hit our shops in the run up to Christmas. It may come as no surprise to you that the most popular products were reusable coffee cups and water bottles, with cutlery and straws... I recently went to an event showcasing the upcoming products due to hit our shops in the run up to Christmas. It may come as no surprise to you that the most popular products were reusable coffee cups and water bottles, with cutlery and straws...

Save the Planet: Are you being misled by packaging?

Louise Williams Wed, 24th Jul 2019 at 09:00

I recently discovered that there was an enormous issue with the green entwined arrows or three arrow outline recycling symbols (the Green Dot and the Mobius Loop if you would like to look them up) that you see on packaging on the shelves of most of... I recently discovered that there was an enormous issue with the green entwined arrows or three arrow outline recycling symbols (the Green Dot and the Mobius Loop if you would like to look them up) that you see on packaging on the shelves of most of... I recently discovered that there was an enormous issue with the green entwined arrows or three arrow outline recycling symbols (the Green Dot and the Mobius Loop if you would like to look them up) that you see on packaging on the shelves of most of...

Save the Planet: Small changes to help the planet

Louise Williams Wed, 26th Jun 2019 at 09:00

When you think about the scale of the problem when it comes to fixing our lovely planet, it can feel so overwhelming. What can one person, one family really do to make a difference? We are constantly bombarded with images of litter strewn beaches... When you think about the scale of the problem when it comes to fixing our lovely planet, it can feel so overwhelming. What can one person, one family really do to make a difference? We are constantly bombarded with images of litter strewn beaches... When you think about the scale of the problem when it comes to fixing our lovely planet, it can feel so overwhelming. What can one person, one family really do to make a difference? We are constantly bombarded with images of litter strewn beaches...

Save the Planet: Recycling in the garden – novel ideas for planting

Louise Williams Thu, 23rd May 2019 at 09:00

As soon as Spring started here, as we do every year, we began planting seeds. We tend to plant vegetables, herbs and salad, which really helps us to cut down on the plastic packaging we are usually inundated with from the supermarket. Currently we... As soon as Spring started here, as we do every year, we began planting seeds. We tend to plant vegetables, herbs and salad, which really helps us to cut down on the plastic packaging we are usually inundated with from the supermarket. Currently we... As soon as Spring started here, as we do every year, we began planting seeds. We tend to plant vegetables, herbs and salad, which really helps us to cut down on the plastic packaging we are usually inundated with from the supermarket. Currently we...

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General: The joy of composting and recycling – joining up the dots

Caroline Sherwood Thu, 9th May 2019 at 13:00

An awful lot of rot is talked about compost (if you’ll pardon the pun) – people speak of it in hushed tones as though it’s some kind of esoteric horticultural alchemy which takes at least a degree and years of practice to master. ...An awful lot of rot is talked about compost (if you’ll pardon the pun) – people speak of it in hushed tones as though it’s some kind of esoteric horticultural alchemy which takes at least a degree and years of practice to master. ...An awful lot of rot is talked about compost (if you’ll pardon the pun) – people speak of it in hushed tones as though it’s some kind of esoteric horticultural alchemy which takes at least a degree and years of practice to master. ...

Save the Planet: A planet-friendly school run

Louise Williams Wed, 24th Apr 2019 at 09:00

As a Mum of two, a large proportion of my life is spent doing the school run, and I know I’m not alone in that! The majority of children in the UK are in school for approximately 190 days a year, with two school runs a day. This means that,... As a Mum of two, a large proportion of my life is spent doing the school run, and I know I’m not alone in that! The majority of children in the UK are in school for approximately 190 days a year, with two school runs a day. This means that,... As a Mum of two, a large proportion of my life is spent doing the school run, and I know I’m not alone in that! The majority of children in the UK are in school for approximately 190 days a year, with two school runs a day. This means that,...

Save the Planet: Keeping our drains and sewers running freely

Grant Mitchell of Severn Trent Tue, 26th Mar 2019 at 09:00

Do we all know what we should and shouldn’t be putting down our sinks, drains and toilets? It’s really important that members of the public are aware of what should and shouldn’t enter the water system, in order to reduce sewer...Do we all know what we should and shouldn’t be putting down our sinks, drains and toilets? It’s really important that members of the public are aware of what should and shouldn’t enter the water system, in order to reduce sewer...Do we all know what we should and shouldn’t be putting down our sinks, drains and toilets? It’s really important that members of the public are aware of what should and shouldn’t enter the water system, in order to reduce sewer...

Save the Planet: Eco-friendly birthday parties

Lois Kingscott Sat, 23rd Feb 2019 at 09:00

Whether you’re a parent of young children, or just a big kid yourself, birthday parties can be a fun way to mark special celebrations. They can, however, be quite wasteful occasions, so how can you organise a birthday party while being kind to...Whether you’re a parent of young children, or just a big kid yourself, birthday parties can be a fun way to mark special celebrations. They can, however, be quite wasteful occasions, so how can you organise a birthday party while being kind to...Whether you’re a parent of young children, or just a big kid yourself, birthday parties can be a fun way to mark special celebrations. They can, however, be quite wasteful occasions, so how can you organise a birthday party while being kind to...

Save the Planet: The ethical food market

Lily Curle Thu, 24th Jan 2019 at 09:00

Ethical food is becoming a bigger market than ever. As Veganuary comes to a close, it is time to think about how to source more ethical food, and what choices will reflect well on the environment. It is important to consider not only our meat...Ethical food is becoming a bigger market than ever. As Veganuary comes to a close, it is time to think about how to source more ethical food, and what choices will reflect well on the environment. It is important to consider not only our meat...Ethical food is becoming a bigger market than ever. As Veganuary comes to a close, it is time to think about how to source more ethical food, and what choices will reflect well on the environment. It is important to consider not only our meat...

Save the Planet: The palm oil predicament

Lily Curle Mon, 17th Dec 2018 at 09:00

There is one ingredient in our everyday lives which you probably eat and use so often that you don’t recognise it anymore. It is used in everything, from peanut butter to shampoo, so much so that it is nearly impossible to miss out of your...There is one ingredient in our everyday lives which you probably eat and use so often that you don’t recognise it anymore. It is used in everything, from peanut butter to shampoo, so much so that it is nearly impossible to miss out of your...There is one ingredient in our everyday lives which you probably eat and use so often that you don’t recognise it anymore. It is used in everything, from peanut butter to shampoo, so much so that it is nearly impossible to miss out of your...

Save the Planet: A conscious Christmas

Lily Curle Fri, 23rd Nov 2018 at 09:00

As Christmas approaches, so does the time where the most joke gifts appear, and the most materials are wasted. Think Christmas crackers, ‘Secret Santa’ and gimmick gifts when you don’t know what to buy for your friends or family. ...As Christmas approaches, so does the time where the most joke gifts appear, and the most materials are wasted. Think Christmas crackers, ‘Secret Santa’ and gimmick gifts when you don’t know what to buy for your friends or family. ...As Christmas approaches, so does the time where the most joke gifts appear, and the most materials are wasted. Think Christmas crackers, ‘Secret Santa’ and gimmick gifts when you don’t know what to buy for your friends or family. ...

Save the Planet: Cut out the middle men

Lily Curle Wed, 24th Oct 2018 at 09:00

You’ll have heard plenty of times that buying locally sourced and produced food is far better for our environment, as it reduces the need to transport the food from farms, to factories, to supermarkets, and then home. However, an even better...You’ll have heard plenty of times that buying locally sourced and produced food is far better for our environment, as it reduces the need to transport the food from farms, to factories, to supermarkets, and then home. However, an even better...You’ll have heard plenty of times that buying locally sourced and produced food is far better for our environment, as it reduces the need to transport the food from farms, to factories, to supermarkets, and then home. However, an even better...

Save the Planet: Get eco-friendly in your office

Lily Curle Tue, 25th Sep 2018 at 09:00

Whilst much of the eco-friendly living movement focuses on how we can cut down our waste and increase our use of recycled materials at home, businesses are often far less considered. However, the impact of businesses, even just offices, is as...Whilst much of the eco-friendly living movement focuses on how we can cut down our waste and increase our use of recycled materials at home, businesses are often far less considered. However, the impact of businesses, even just offices, is as...Whilst much of the eco-friendly living movement focuses on how we can cut down our waste and increase our use of recycled materials at home, businesses are often far less considered. However, the impact of businesses, even just offices, is as...

Make Your Mark: September Update

Lois Kingscott Sat, 1st Sep 2018 at 09:00

In this month’s update, we’re focusing on protecting wildlife in the UK and beyond from habitat destruction, pollution, pesticides and poaching. Take a look at the links below and take action where you can. Rang-tan: the story of... In this month’s update, we’re focusing on protecting wildlife in the UK and beyond from habitat destruction, pollution, pesticides and poaching. Take a look at the links below and take action where you can. Rang-tan: the story of... In this month’s update, we’re focusing on protecting wildlife in the UK and beyond from habitat destruction, pollution, pesticides and poaching. Take a look at the links below and take action where you can. Rang-tan: the story of...

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