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.”…
Guest post by Christina Woodard*
A conscious effort is needed by everyone to reduce our impact on the environment. Climate change will be one of the most serious issues facing us over the next few decades, with CO2 one of the key contributors. The negative impacts include:
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 …
Guest post by Stacey Cooper*
If your home is in need of an update, investing in environmentally sustainable or eco-friendly upgrades is not only good for the environment, it can be good for your wallet too – especially when you consider that over time, eco-friendly choices are likely to increase your home’s value too.
One of …
Guest post by Erich Lawson*
Waste management is a major challenge. One of the biggest contributors to ‘waste’ is plastic. A majority of our day to day products are either made from plastic or are packaged with plastic. However, a major consequence of this is, plastic waste has become one of the prime pollutants of our oceans and one of …
There are just a few days left to help a local Social Farming Initiative secure £40,000 of matched funding from the Just Growth Programme
This could be your chance to invest in the local economy, support conservation friendly farming and natural beekeeping, and become part of a vibrant social farming community. All you have to do is become a member …
In 2015, the ‘waste from households’ recycling rate for England dropped below 44% for the first time since 2011. The latest statistics from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) revealed that the amount of household waste being recycled by English homeowners dropped from 44.8% in 2014 to 43.9% in …
Written by Joe Thomas*
Surprisingly, considering information is widely available, a lot of the population is still confused about organic food and its benefits. Organic food, be it plant or animal based, is anything that conforms to organic farming standards. These vary worldwide of course, but in the United Kingdom they are set by organisations such as the Soil …
Smart Meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters being rolled out across Great Britain. They will have a number of benefits, the most useful of which is that they will show you the amount of energy you use in near real time and how much you are spending in pounds and pence. It will also bring an …
Many of us receive unwanted junk mail. Astonishingly it is thought to make up to 4%
of household waste. However, it is very easy to reduce this waste with minimum effort and at no cost by following these 12 simple steps.
1. Register at the mailing preference society. This will remove your name from up to 95% of mailing lists …