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Save the Planet: Conscious consumerism

Lily Curle Tue, 22nd May 2018 at 12:50

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Britain has developed a consumerist culture over many decades, where more is most definitely more. More possessions equals more power, and objects have become a kind of status symbol. Whilst it is...Britain has developed a consumerist culture over many decades, where more is most definitely more. More possessions equals more power, and objects have become a kind of status symbol. Whilst it is very easy to fall into the habit of buying whatever is in fashion, or whatever is on offer, it is not the best for the environment. A higher demand for...Britain has developed a consumerist culture over many decades, where more is most definitely more. More possessions equals more power, and objects have become a kind of status symbol. Whilst it is very easy to fall into the habit of buying whatever is in fashion, or whatever is on offer, it is not the best for the environment. A higher demand for items leads to more being produced, requiring...

Make Your Mark: Doing our bit for the planet

Lois Kingscott Tue, 1st May 2018 at 09:00

It’s no secret that our planet is under serious threat from human activity. In our ‘Save the Planet’ articles we try to draw attention to topics related to the environment and how we can reduce our negative impact on it. Now...It’s no secret that our planet is under serious threat from human activity. In our ‘Save the Planet’ articles we try to draw attention to topics related to the environment and how we can reduce our negative impact on it. Now...It’s no secret that our planet is under serious threat from human activity. In our ‘Save the Planet’ articles we try to draw attention to topics related to the environment and how we can reduce our negative impact on it. Now...

Save the Planet: Together in electric dreams

Lily Curle Wed, 25th Apr 2018 at 11:40

Electric cars once seemed like a thing from a science fiction movie, but they’re more popular than ever before, and are incredibly beneficial in comparison to conventional petrol or diesel cars. However, because of their new status, they are...Electric cars once seemed like a thing from a science fiction movie, but they’re more popular than ever before, and are incredibly beneficial in comparison to conventional petrol or diesel cars. However, because of their new status, they are...Electric cars once seemed like a thing from a science fiction movie, but they’re more popular than ever before, and are incredibly beneficial in comparison to conventional petrol or diesel cars. However, because of their new status, they are...

Save the Planet: Reduce and reuse

Lily Curle Mon, 26th Mar 2018 at 09:00

Have you ever heard the term ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’? These words have been repeated like a mantra for a simple way to reduce our waste, and yet the first two are largely ignored. If you’re wondering what else you can do besides...Have you ever heard the term ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’? These words have been repeated like a mantra for a simple way to reduce our waste, and yet the first two are largely ignored. If you’re wondering what else you can do besides...Have you ever heard the term ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’? These words have been repeated like a mantra for a simple way to reduce our waste, and yet the first two are largely ignored. If you’re wondering what else you can do besides...

Save the Planet: Recycling: behind the scenes

Lily Curle Sat, 24th Feb 2018 at 09:00

For many people, recycling is a day to day activity that they don’t put much thought into. Simply rinse the can, jar or bottle, put it in a box that goes at the end of the drive and have somebody else take it away for you. However, behind the...For many people, recycling is a day to day activity that they don’t put much thought into. Simply rinse the can, jar or bottle, put it in a box that goes at the end of the drive and have somebody else take it away for you. However, behind the...For many people, recycling is a day to day activity that they don’t put much thought into. Simply rinse the can, jar or bottle, put it in a box that goes at the end of the drive and have somebody else take it away for you. However, behind the...

Save the Planet: Sustainable energy

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

The future of sustainable energy is looking bright: after last year’s success of going a whole day without burning coal for energy, the UK is investing more than ever in renewable and sustainable energy. But why are we now putting such a focus...The future of sustainable energy is looking bright: after last year’s success of going a whole day without burning coal for energy, the UK is investing more than ever in renewable and sustainable energy. But why are we now putting such a focus...The future of sustainable energy is looking bright: after last year’s success of going a whole day without burning coal for energy, the UK is investing more than ever in renewable and sustainable energy. But why are we now putting such a focus...

Save the Planet: Be a savvy shopper in the sales

Lily Curle Sun, 24th Dec 2017 at 09:00

With the New Year comes the January sales, which we’re all guilty of surfing to try and find a bargain. However, not all products are created equal, and they’re certainly not all environmentally friendly, both in the product itself and...With the New Year comes the January sales, which we’re all guilty of surfing to try and find a bargain. However, not all products are created equal, and they’re certainly not all environmentally friendly, both in the product itself and...With the New Year comes the January sales, which we’re all guilty of surfing to try and find a bargain. However, not all products are created equal, and they’re certainly not all environmentally friendly, both in the product itself and...

Save the Planet: Our plastic planet

Lily Curle Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 08:00

As much as we may not like it, plastic takes a central role in all of our lives. Used in food packaging, bags, toys and even clothes, the material is at the forefront of man-made materials. However, it also has a dark side: it’s incredibly...As much as we may not like it, plastic takes a central role in all of our lives. Used in food packaging, bags, toys and even clothes, the material is at the forefront of man-made materials. However, it also has a dark side: it’s incredibly...As much as we may not like it, plastic takes a central role in all of our lives. Used in food packaging, bags, toys and even clothes, the material is at the forefront of man-made materials. However, it also has a dark side: it’s incredibly...

Save the Planet: Reduce your carbon footprint

Annabel Laughton Tue, 24th Oct 2017 at 08:00

There are many ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint and thus the negative impact on our planet. From changing our diet, to being tech-savvy with energy saving devices, we can all play our part in helping the environment, reducing the...There are many ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint and thus the negative impact on our planet. From changing our diet, to being tech-savvy with energy saving devices, we can all play our part in helping the environment, reducing the...There are many ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint and thus the negative impact on our planet. From changing our diet, to being tech-savvy with energy saving devices, we can all play our part in helping the environment, reducing the...

Save the Planet: Heat your home efficiently in winter

Annabel Laughton Sun, 24th Sep 2017 at 08:00

It’s October, and time to start thinking about how you’ll effectively heat your home over the winter months. Sadly, most homes in the UK are highly inefficient compared with elsewhere in Europe, leaking precious heat everywhere. This...It’s October, and time to start thinking about how you’ll effectively heat your home over the winter months. Sadly, most homes in the UK are highly inefficient compared with elsewhere in Europe, leaking precious heat everywhere. This...It’s October, and time to start thinking about how you’ll effectively heat your home over the winter months. Sadly, most homes in the UK are highly inefficient compared with elsewhere in Europe, leaking precious heat everywhere. This...

Save the Planet: Gardening for the planet

Annabel Laughton Thu, 24th Aug 2017 at 08:00

As summer turns into autumn, you might be thinking about what to grow in the garden next year. Or maybe you have a garden but don’t really pay it any attention. Or would you love to garden, but don’t have any outdoor space? Well,...As summer turns into autumn, you might be thinking about what to grow in the garden next year. Or maybe you have a garden but don’t really pay it any attention. Or would you love to garden, but don’t have any outdoor space? Well,...As summer turns into autumn, you might be thinking about what to grow in the garden next year. Or maybe you have a garden but don’t really pay it any attention. Or would you love to garden, but don’t have any outdoor space? Well,...

Save the Planet: Consider eating vegan

Annabel Laughton Mon, 24th Jul 2017 at 08:00

For August, I’m going to encourage you to consider eating vegan. Now, before you run away in horror, let me reassure you. First, you probably already eat some vegan meals or snacks without realising it. And second, I’m not trying to...For August, I’m going to encourage you to consider eating vegan. Now, before you run away in horror, let me reassure you. First, you probably already eat some vegan meals or snacks without realising it. And second, I’m not trying to...For August, I’m going to encourage you to consider eating vegan. Now, before you run away in horror, let me reassure you. First, you probably already eat some vegan meals or snacks without realising it. And second, I’m not trying to...

Save the Planet: How to conserve water

Annabel Laughton Sat, 24th Jun 2017 at 08:00

About one third of the water each person uses on a daily basis is wasted – it goes straight down the plug hole. That’s a lot of water – about 50 litres each, per day. But is there any point in saving water? After all, we’re...About one third of the water each person uses on a daily basis is wasted – it goes straight down the plug hole. That’s a lot of water – about 50 litres each, per day. But is there any point in saving water? After all, we’re...About one third of the water each person uses on a daily basis is wasted – it goes straight down the plug hole. That’s a lot of water – about 50 litres each, per day. But is there any point in saving water? After all, we’re...

Save the Planet: On your bike!

Annabel Laughton Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00

When was the last time you got out on two wheels? If it was a while ago, June is the perfect month to get back in the saddle – the weather is a bit drier, and National bike week 2017 (10th to 18th June) has events around the country. Cycling...When was the last time you got out on two wheels? If it was a while ago, June is the perfect month to get back in the saddle – the weather is a bit drier, and National bike week 2017 (10th to 18th June) has events around the country. Cycling...When was the last time you got out on two wheels? If it was a while ago, June is the perfect month to get back in the saddle – the weather is a bit drier, and National bike week 2017 (10th to 18th June) has events around the country. Cycling...

Save the Planet: Household cleaning products

Annabel Laughton Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

It’s May, and the light evenings and warmer weather might have inspired you to do some serious cleaning. It’s amazing how many household cleaning products we all have lurking in our cupboards – cream cleaner, carpet shampoo,...It’s May, and the light evenings and warmer weather might have inspired you to do some serious cleaning. It’s amazing how many household cleaning products we all have lurking in our cupboards – cream cleaner, carpet shampoo,...It’s May, and the light evenings and warmer weather might have inspired you to do some serious cleaning. It’s amazing how many household cleaning products we all have lurking in our cupboards – cream cleaner, carpet shampoo,...

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