Positive News
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news roundup of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We select two positive news headlines a day from renewable energy and biodiversity to
Sustainable Lifestyle
You may have heard the term “EDC“ on popular platforms such as YouTube or websites selling accessories, bags and more. However, this term often encourages consumerism, with different YouTubers recommending different products, often with affiliate links. Furthermore, there are very few examples of Everyday Carry that focus on the environment
Guides
Many wine bottles have a natural cork stopper, but how do we dispose of the cork once you have finished the bottle?
Other
Throughout this blog post I will be unearthing facts and opinions presented within the media and organisations to understand if badgers are the sole culprit of spreading bTB, and is culling them going to solve this forty year old problem? 🦡Post updated 11th April 2024 to add 2023 badger cull
Reviews
In this review of the OneNine5 Eco-Conscious 13" Laptop Sleeve, we will be giving the lowdown on their laptop sleeve to see what it has to offer. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their laptop sleeve provide organisation for your paperwork and keep your laptop
Positive News
As someone who shares and reads daily climate news, it is understandable how the constant changes or lack of them can grind us down. A study by the Lancet, featured in Harvard Health Publishing, found that 84% of children and young adults between the ages of 16 to 25 are
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Hedgehog numbers are declining at a rapid rate in both urban and rural environments. While there are a number of reasons, many blame the badger. A simple search of "do badgers attack hedgehogs" gives mixed messages which I am seeking to clarify. In this blog post I have
Throughout this blog post I will be unearthing facts and opinions presented within the media and organisations to understand if badgers are the sole culprit of spreading bTB, and is culling them going to solve this forty year old problem? 🦡Post updated 11th April 2024 to add 2023 badger cull
Building a hedgehog house is a great way to encourage hedgehogs into your garden. This blogpost will guide you through the steps necessary on building and placing your hedgehog house. It is worth noting that all the materials have been reclaimed from an old shed in our garden. This is
I am sure you feel confident with the three R's of sustainability. We all know we should ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ but there are more R's that you may not know. It turns out that ‘Rethink’, Refuse’, and ‘Repair’ are also important pillars for reducing your waste
I have written this blog post with people in mind who may have yet to think about sustainability or do not know where to start. If you have decided to live a sustainable lifestyle, I applaud you for initiating a change. If you are still trying to figure out how
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Condoms are one of the best forms of protection, but are all brands suitable for vegans?
In this review of the One Nine 5 Eco Essentials Pouch, we will be unzipping this product to have a closer look at what it has to offer. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their pouch provide organisation to your cosmetics allowing you to carry them
Building a hedgehog house is a great way to encourage hedgehogs into your garden. This blogpost will guide you through the steps necessary on building and placing your hedgehog house. It is worth noting that all the materials have been reclaimed from an old shed in our garden. This is
Reading is something I have neglected for a number of years until I came across audiobooks in the library. I have enjoyed listening to books talking about nature, wildlife and plants to name a few. I often find myself struggling to pick up a paperback book however audiobooks have opened
Amazon is an iconic name and logo we all know and recognise, with it being the world's biggest retailer. However, it has become a one-stop shop and is dominating smaller businesses. Amazon started selling books in 1995 before creating the well-known marketplace in 2000. Techcrunch suggested that Amazon
With over 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste disposed of every year, could Teemill's Thread Not Dead be part of the solution?
In this review of the AllBirds Trail Runners SWT, we will be running through what the Trail Runners offer. Does this brand live up to its eco-friendly promise? Will their shoes provide support your feet walking over various terrain? You’ll have to read on to find out…or just
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and hedgehogs? I know of no reason why the hedgehogs should ever be forgotten! While my adaptation of The fifth of November folk verse may not catch on; we need to support hedgehogs during Halloween and Bonfire Night. While many people
Halloween is time for fun and knocking on people's door saying 'trick or treat'. Unfortunately, what I am about to tell you is neither a trick or treat. A 2019 study of 19 British retailers by Fairyland Trust found that Halloween celebrations generate over two thousand
No Disposable Cup Day started in 2019, bringing yearly awareness on the 4th of October; why? Disposable cups are everywhere, from humble coffee to deluxe iced lattes. Data from 2016 suggests that Australians use 1 billion disposable coffee cups yearly. The UK uses over 2.5 billion disposable cups yearly,
I am sure you feel confident with the three R's of sustainability. We all know we should ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ but there are more R's that you may not know. It turns out that ‘Rethink’, Refuse’, and ‘Repair’ are also important pillars for reducing your waste
Congratulations! You are either starting a new chapter by going to university or returning! Either way, it is an exciting chapter in your life. University is a time for new opportunities, new learning, new friends, new memories and partying (though that was never me). I lived away from home for