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
DO ONE THING: Grow your own veg Every week we bring you a new, simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week, we look at the many benefits of growing your own veg. Angela Terry 10 Sep 2019 3 min read Gardens
Why is the Amazon rainforest on fire? Here’s what you need to know about the fires raging through Brazil. Angela Terry 6 Sep 2019 4 min read Further Reading
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
No more business as usual: why businesses need to adapt to climate change Sustainable business is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s an essential component of success. Businesses stand to face huge losses if they’re not prepared for climate change. But they also have the power to change for good - by making changes that benefit their reputation, efficiency, productivity and bottom line. Angela Terry 1 Sep 2019 3 min read Business and Government
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
How to make your garden bee-friendly Every week we bring you a new, simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. In the first of this series, we look at five easy steps you can take to help bees thrive in your outdoor space. Angela Terry 31 Jul 2019 4 min read Gardens
The top 10 electric cars Electric cars are the future of motoring. They are clean, fast and cheaper to run compared with petrol and diesel models. The range of many models is over 200 miles and there are more charging locations than petrol stations so there is no longer any reason to delay in switching to an electric vehicle (EV). Angela Terry 30 Jul 2019 5 min read Electric Cars
Why we all need to prepare for floods and droughts here in the UK When you’re looking out at heavy rain, it’s difficult to imagine drought as an issue in the UK. So the statistic that there is less fresh water per person in the South East of England than there is per person in Morocco is quite shocking. Angela Terry 2 Jul 2019 4 min read Flooding
Rethinking drinking bottles: a refillable water bottle can make a world of difference for now and the future. Plastic Free July is a challenge that started in Australia but is now spreading all over the world as we struggle to contain our containers and banish our overwhelming plastic waste. So it’s a great time to pledge against plastic - and what better place to start than with the humble drinking bottle? Angela Terry 1 Jul 2019 4 min read Recycling and Waste
