‘One health’ is a concept that explains how we are all connected as ‘one’; the health of our planet directly effects the health of the plants, which directly affects the health of the animals, which in turn directly effects the health of us. Therefore it’s fair to say, if we don’t care about our planet, then we ultimately don’t care …
Guest Post by Ben Plummer*
Skeletons are hanging in people’s windows, pumpkins are in the supermarkets and the nights are drawing in which means only one thing – Yes Halloween is around the corner!
Whether you enjoy Halloween or not, it cannot be denied that Halloween produces a huge environmental impact and it only …
Guest Post by Callum Dawson*
We all have our little bad habits, but how often do we consider whether they could be causing damage to the environment? Following the findings from the UN’s intergovernmental panel on climate change and global warming it’s clear that we need to do a lot more, collectively, to help remedy the damage that has been …
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’ …
Energy conservation efforts have made headlines over the last few years, but many people still don’t understand the importance of reducing energy consumption. Why should you make an effort to conserve energy at home? Here are some of the many benefits of living in an energy efficient home:
Utility companies charge …
Guest post by Gemma Reeves*
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle does not stop at eating organic food or choosing organic and environmentally-friendly products, you can celebrate special occasions such as Christmas with an eco-friendly outlook too.
Try these great tips:
Ditch the commercial type of decorations you usually buy from department stores, and start crafting DIY (Do-It-Yourself) …
Guest post by Dylan Snyder*
Homeowners today have the ability to reduce their carbon footprint with a combination of simple changes, modern tech, and practical green tips. The US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a carbon footprint as “The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person, family, building, organisation, or company.”…
Admittedly we have stolen this idea from the Wildlife Trusts 30 Days of Wild but good ideas need sharing.
Its a very simple idea. Can you do something green every day throughout July? That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting (OK so some of them wont be …