We have become increasingly aware of how much human activity can affect the environment. Narratives such as climate change have become harder to dismiss. This gradual surge in awareness has targeted aspects of life with an amplified call for a change in behaviours. Even the smallest aspects of our daily routines can be associated with causing harm to the environment.
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.
The best eco-friendly cars available now
Environmentally friendly, green cars are no longer a thing of the future. With the UK Government set on abolishing new diesel cars and bringing in toll charges for high polluting areas, the push for eco-friendly cars has never been stronger. With that in mind UK Car Finance have put together a list of the very […]
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.
10 Little Changes to Make Your Life that Bit Greener
There are so many tiny changes you can introduce in your life, to help the environment. Some of them are so easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start doing them years ago. Remember – the more people making tiny changes, the bigger the overall difference!
What can the UK do to cut greenhouse gases to zero?
Plans are in place for the UK to cut greenhouse gases to zero by 2050. This achievement would mean that we’d be the cleanest country across the globe, and everyone must do their part to help ensure that this goal can be achieved – see here to learn more.
Dangers of DIY Asbestos Removal
Asbestos is a widely mined natural mineral having microscopic fibers that are used for building over 3000 different products for centuries. It is also named as the miracle mineral because of its resistance to heat, chemical reactions and durability. Its extensive use includes the building of ships and insulation of wood and floors using sprayed […]
What laws and bans are in place to protect our planet?
It’s clear from the headlines in the news that climate change is becoming more and more evident across the globe. From severe droughts and flash floods to devastating hurricanes and melting glaciers, the changing weather poses a real risk. However, it’s not just global warming that is a huge threat to our planet. There are […]
Why are new cars beginning to appeal again?
Whether it’s a new piece of jewellery, a holiday or eating out, we appreciate the finer things in life. Well, it appears that the new-car phenomenon is back too! The Society of Motor Manufacturers has revealed that 193,000 new cars were registered in May this year — up 3.4% on the figures recorded in the […]
Four Reasons Why Fruit and Veg Bags Should Be Made from Paper
Anyone selling fruit and veg needs to provide their customers with some sort of packaging. Some still use single-use plastic bags to do the job, but it’s actually much better to use paper, and here are just four reasons why.
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 […]
3 Problematic Things You Don’t Need with Jute Bags
You get a whole host of advantages when you switch from single-use plastic shopping bags to jute bags, and you also miss out a whole host of problematic by-products. Here are just three things you don’t need with jute bags.
Asbestos Surveying
If you suspect that in your house might be asbestos-containing materials (so-called ACMs) or if a building was erected between the ‘20s and ‘80s, it is strongly advised to call an asbestos removal company which will conduct a thorough asbestos survey to determine whether there is asbestos in your place, and if so, what actions […]
Fuel in the future – What’s in store?
With the help of Lookers who offer a variety of car servicing plans, we explore the future of fuel. Recently, diesel has come in for a lot of scrutiny recently due to the levels of Nitrogen Oxide our vehicles emit. So much so that the government in the UK proposed plans to ban any sales […]
Greener appliances: How to make your home more eco-friendly
With eco-related issues becoming increasingly apparent on the news and in everyday life, more and more people have been taking the initiative to do their bit for the planet. If you’ve been recycling your plastics, cycling into work rather than taking the car, or investing in reusable drinks containers, you’re on the right track – […]
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.
Economising on fuel – How easy is it?
If you already drive an eco-friendly vehicle, then good on you for taking the first step towards economising on fuel. More and more people are justifiably developing a passion for taking the right steps to easing the burden on our environment. However, if you find yourself wondering what factors contribute to the amount of fuel […]