Guest Post by Erika Mastrorosa*
This is our fourth post in a series! This week we investigate how a deposit return scheme could help reduce the pollution associated with plastic production. Check out the previous weeks blogs below.
There are FIVE things we do to reduce our plastic footprint.
…Guest Post by Erika Mastrorosa*
Welcome to the third post in a series about tackling the global emergency of plastic pollution. Over the coming weeks we’ll discuss each of the categories below. This week we take a look at how using alternative mixtures in manufacturing could help reduce the pollution associated with plastic production.
There are FIVE things we do …
Guest Post by Erika Mastrorosa*
This is the second post in a series about tackling plastic waste. Plastic pollution is a global emergency and it has been estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Following on from Erika’s first post about ways to eliminate virgin plastic bottles, we take a look …
Guest Post by Erika Mastrorosa*
With its toxic impact on humans, animals and environment, plastic pollution is a global emergency we can no longer overlook. In our everyday lives, many of us rely on disposable plastic packaging. Although plastic has been made to last forever, 33% is only used once. Plastic cannot biodegrade, it just breaks into smaller pieces …
Guest Post by John Hannen*
Despite the growth rate of organic farming, this type of agriculture only accounts for 1% of crops on Earth. With so much land available, would it be beneficial to take the necessary steps to become an organic farmer?
Organic farming is simply a type of crop and livestock production which can …
Guest post by Ann Carr*
Both green building and energy saving initiatives are huge drivers in the fight against global warming, and every year new innovations burst onto the commercial market promising to save natural resources and ensure home owners spend less money on utilities. Here we list some of the latest technology that could help UK homes achieve Zero …
Guest post by Ruth Bradshaw*
Encouraging wildlife into a suburban garden can be tricky, especially when space is at a premium. Here’s are some simple things you can do to make your garden more appealing to wildlife.
Harmful ingredients can be found in weed killers, pesticides and slug pellets as well other shop bought ‘garden remedies’ …
Guest post by Dean Willshee*
After last year’s disappointing recycling statistics were released, showing that the UK’s recycling rate had actually fallen between the 2014/15 period and the 2015/16 period, it is important to put it into perspective. The period of 2000 to 2017 has been one of significant growth for UK recycling rates. The UK is the 16…
Guest post by Emma Metson*
Off-grid energy sources are those that are not connected to the electricity grid. They’re also called stand-alone power systems which generate electricity using renewables. Perfect examples of renewables are hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.
According to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, nearly a third of the UK’s electricity between …
Guest post by Sam Brown*
In terms of renewable energy sources, there are a number of options. While solar, biomass, and geothermal technologies are all viable approaches to cleaner energy provision, wind is leading the way in innovation and investment, thanks to new offshore wind farms.
While the investment in renewable energy sources has been declining, particularly due to budget …