10 tips for talking to your kids about climate change The next generation will face massive environmental challenges through no fault of their own, but how can we prepare kids for climate change without scaring them? Angela Terry 10 Sep 2019 5 min read Family
DO ONE THING: Change your toilet paper Every week we bring you a new, simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week, we look at the environmental impact of toilet paper, and the easy switch you can make to reduce it. Angela Terry 10 Sep 2019 3 min read Shopping
Visit a charity shop Every week we bring you a new, simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week, we look at the benefits of a little retail therapy, charity shop style. Angela Terry 4 Sep 2019 4 min read Shopping
Which supermarkets use the most and least plastic? Find out how your favourite supermarket fares when it comes to problematic plastic packaging. Angela Terry 1 Aug 2019 4 min read Shopping
Six green and great day out destinations Forget packed amusement parks and overhyped tourist attractions. These destinations make for an altogether more inspirational – and sustainable – family day out. Angela Terry 31 Jul 2019 3 min read Leisure
Sustainable shopping: Nine high street brands taking steps to bring style with conscience The High Street and sustainability are not always the most obvious pairing. But while searching out the niche sustainable companies is great, it can be time consuming. Fortunately there are companies on the high street working to bring down their carbon footprint, sort out their supply chains, and work towards making every garment ‘green’. Angela Terry 28 May 2019 6 min read Shopping
Daddy Cool: brilliant earth-friendly Father’s Day gifts Father’s Day is on 16 June - time to let Dad know he’s loved and appreciated. But this year, why not spoil Dad without spoiling the planet? Here’s our rundown of the best eco gifts for Dads in 2019. Angela Terry 23 May 2019 4 min read Seasonal
Malta by train: How travelling without planes can become a big adventure Giving up air travel is a positive step to reducing your carbon footprint. But it doesn’t have to mean giving up travelling or never going abroad. In fact, flight-free travel can turn getting around into an adventure all of its own, says complementary therapist and charity worker Linda Jones, who shares her account of travelling to Malta by train. Angela Terry 23 May 2019 4 min read Holidays
Escape to the forest: why we all benefit from reconnecting with nature Swapping your long haul flight for a UK forest holiday could hold the key to a truly relaxing break. So, instead of joining the queues at Heathrow, why not stay closer to home, tap into nature, and take a deep, calming breath for your next break? Angela Terry 17 May 2019 4 min read Leisure
Plastic Pollution: How to sort your plastic waste today When David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2 showed us the harm plastic pollution was causing our oceans, more than two thirds of us said we’d reduce our plastic waste. But how do we go about making real changes? Angela Terry 29 Apr 2019 6 min read Recycling and Waste
How sustainable fashion can look great and help halt climate change Sustainable fashion aims to help solve the many ways the fashion industry is damaging the environment. From the pesticides and toxins from producing fibres, to greenhouse gases caused by clothing in landfill, the one thing we can all agree on is that it’s time to change. Angela Terry 8 Apr 2019 5 min read Shopping
