Invest in a worm farm If you’re squeamish about worms, look away now. This is a homage to the wondrous work the wiggly wonders do… Sam Carlisle 30 Sep 2022 3 min read Gardens
10 really easy ways to save water Minimum effort, maximum conservation. Angela Terry 8 Sep 2022 4 min read Cost of Living
How to keep cool when it’s hot Global warming means that heatwaves are ten times more likely to occur. This year, record-breaking temperatures have been recorded all over the globe – even in the Arctic and Antarctic. In the UK, we have reached – and even exceeded – an unprecedented 40°C. Angela Terry 1 Aug 2022 4 min read Lifestyle
Eco-friendly gifts for your dad this Father’s Day It’s Father’s Day on Sunday the 19th of June. Spoil your dad with a sustainable gift and make a positive choice for the planet. If he’s a foodie, tech-lover or fitness fanatic, there are so many options when it comes to green gifting. It’ll make you feel good and put a smile on his face. Plus, it could save you money! Angela Terry 17 Jun 2022 4 min read Seasonal
What are Shoreline Management Plans And how can these plans help you assess the risk from climate change of living by or relocating to the coast? Maricel Williams 15 Jun 2022 11 min read Further Reading
How to afford an electric car For cars, the future is electric. With the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles banned from 2030, the demand for electric cars is booming. Sales recently reached a record high. Given that transport is the single biggest source of UK emissions, this is heartening news. The only problem is that electric vehicles (EVs) tend to cost more to buy than cars with conventional combustion engines. So how can you afford one? Angela Terry 23 May 2022 3 min read Electric Cars
How popular are onshore windfarms in Britain? The pros and cons of wind power As a small island situated between the Atlantic and the North Sea, the UK has lots of natural wind. Not just a plentiful resource, energy from the wind is green, clean – and cheap. Angela Terry 23 May 2022 4 min read Further Reading
Vegetarian food: Finding enough protein on a plant-based diet With the UK government declaring a climate emergency, more of us than ever are looking for ways to cut down our greenhouse gas emissions. So, why not give some plant-based alternatives a try this week? Angela Terry 13 May 2022 4 min read Diet
What is causing climate change? Where carbon dioxide pollution comes from in the UK “It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, oceans and land” - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 6th Assessment Report, 2021 Maricel Williams 9 May 2022 4 min read Further Reading
How to have a truly green garden The UK has over 23 million gardens, accounting for around 4,440km2 of land. That’s more than a fifth of the size of Wales. If we all did our best to green our gardens, we could really do something to help all the British wildlife vulnerable to extinction – as well as lower our carbon emissions. Angela Terry 26 Apr 2022 4 min read Gardens
Top tips for green cleaning Get your home squeaky clean the eco-friendly way. Angela Terry 15 Apr 2022 3 min read Cleaning
How do you get your home ready for heat pump installation? As of April 2022, the UK Government’s new £5k grants for heat pumps are available in England and Wales. Take-up should hopefully be huge. With energy prices soaring, the rush to ditch gas boilers and move to eco-friendly heat pumps is on. To get your home ready, preparation is key. Angela Terry 4 Apr 2022 2 min read Renewables
