Once we start to think about the global impact of waste pollution it can easily become a very scary thing, which is why it can be a difficult subject to talk to our children about. However, just because the subject may be tough to tackle doesn’t mean we shouldn’t discuss it with our kids. After […]
Category: Recycling
5 ways to fix UK’s Recycling Problem
Each year, the problems of waste removal in London keeps getting worse. Millions of homes don’t have access to proper recycling; and those that do throw everything in the trash, from old clothing to broken blenders. If you dispose of rubbish and it ends up in a sorting facility, it does not necessarily guarantee it […]
4 Ways to recycle your old Jute Bags
It’s a trap that many of us fall into. We get hyped up on the idea of getting on the reusable bag train but we end up with a massive oversupply of bags, made from anything from plastic to jute.
7 creative ways to recycle your old ties this summer
Ties are often viewed as items with few practical uses. Originally intended to hold button less shirts together many working professionals find that they are over run with ties bought as Christmas and birthday presents.
Upcycling Shipping Containers: A Great Help for Our Environment
Hundreds of thousands of shipping containers are deemed no longer safe to continue to be used for transporting goods every year. These numbers have been adding up, with possibly tens of millions sitting unused in ports, storage yards and other container graveyards around the world. Sometimes a container may only be used a few times […]
Reuse your wedding dress to join the fight against fast fashion
The issue of fast fashion is likely something that you’ve heard of. The media have been covering a lot of it recently, and it’s clear to see why. In fact, one report revealed that around 300,000 tonnes of clothing is thrown away each year in the UK. Unfortunately, the rapid rate of fashion consumption is […]
How Paper Bags Could be part of the Solution to the War on Plastic Packaging
Recent times have witnessed the rise in popularity of paper bags to assist in the continued war on plastic products. From plastic bags to plastic straws there has been a huge decline in the popularity of plastic products. However whilst the zero-waste lifestyle is beneficial it is currently only available to those with significant disposable […]
4 of the Most Valuable Items in a Junk Car
Tell people they could get plenty of money scrapping their car and they’ll usually laugh and shake their head. That might be because people generally think of a junk car as nothing more than a lump of metal – they forget about all the expensive parts that make up each vehicle, even an older one.
A Guide to Sorting your Rubbish before going to a UK Waste Disposal Site
The UK has recycling and rubbish disposal regulations to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the environment. The UK produces 400 million tons of rubbish in a year. 30 million of that is from household waste. Mining, construction, quarrying, and demolition also contribute to waste. Homeowners, business, and other rubbish-generating operations have […]
7 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas
Trying to find the perfect gift for a special occasion or to simply show your appreciation to someone? Why not consider presents that are eco-friendly? With these gifts, you are showing your concern to the environment while encouraging the recipient to go green as well. If you have no idea what to pick, here are […]
Exciting Ways to Make Your Move More Eco-Friendly
There’s so much involved in moving house that it can be overwhelming. But if you can, you need to spare a thought for the environment. Take these steps to make your move as green as possible. Recycle Perhaps the easiest and most accessible form of eco-friendly moving is recycling. When you’re having a clear out […]
How To Make Your Garden More Eco-Friendly
Do you want to make your garden more eco-friendly? If the rest of your home is eco-friendly, but your garden is not, you might be wondering about the best way to go about changing this. When it comes to transforming your garden into a more eco-friendly place, there are lots of different ways you can […]
Farewell to my Sedan (or, Why Scrapping Your Car Could Help the Environment)
Well, isn’t this going to be a remarkably sad post! Just recently certain events in my life made me think way back to days when I got married (and no, that isn’t the sad part). It was that time when I said that timeless phrase “Until death do us a part”.
Eco-Living: Help Protect the Planet in your Own Home
Have you ever felt like you want to live your life in a more eco-conscious way, but aren’t exactly sure where to start? Well what you’ll be pleased to hear is there are easy ways you can adapt your lifestyle at home to help protect our planet. So, from your gardens to your decor and […]
5 Companies That Are Proud To Use Paper Bags
Many companies are now using paper bags as they recognise their benefits. They are stronger, more environmentally friendly and often cheaper than using plastic carrier bags. There are many different types of businesses that use paper bags for their customers to carry their wares home.
Lead A Greener Lifestyle With These Bite-Sized Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never thought much about eco-friendly my lifestyle is. That is, not until recently when I started getting concerned about how high my energy bills were! There is also the rising cost of fuel to consider too. Without petrol, I can’t drive my car. Money is often the driving […]
Upcycling Tips to Decorate Your Home
There are many fabulous home décor applications for upcycling, and it doesn’t always have to be about saving the environment, or penny pinching to offset rising housing costs like home insurance. Those serious about preserving the environment, creating healthier living spaces, living more sustainable and money wise, have found upcycling not just smart, but a […]
Sustainable Living – Repair don’t Replace!
We live in a decidedly throwaway culture. When household products are damaged or broken, our first instinct is often the toss them out with the trash and find replacement versions. However, this approach is bad news for the environment and it can dent your finances too. Similar to household items, it might be essential to […]
10 PRODUCTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW COULD BE RECYCLED
It seems these days we have a bin of every colour of the rainbow for various recyclable goods. Perhaps that’s a slight exaggeration, but it seems we could be heading for a Red for Monday, Orange for Tuesday, Yellow for Wednesday etc situation. It doesn’t surprise me, then, that so many people are put off […]
Confusing bins and green fatigue turning people off recycling
Recycling rates are expected to fall this year for the first time in a decade, according to a leading rubbish collector. The proliferation of bins that households are forced to use together with “green fatigue” and falls in the use of glass and paper, the two most recyclable types of rubbish, are all contributing to […]