Hot drinks are essential for staying warm and for some of us our daily caffeine. However, single-use cups from traditional outlets like Starbucks and McDonald’s have a plastic lining to prevent spills. Therefore, this contributes to silent plastic pollution. Reusable cups, on the other hand, keep your drink
News outlets aren't well known to always highlight the good, and while many report both successes and issues, some outlets specialise in upbeat stories. As many readers know, each month we collect the week’s best positive news; though if you want more feel‑good coverage, the sites
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The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
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Here are some of the bigger and lesser known environmental consciousness, days, weeks, and months celebrated in both the UK and around the globe between January and March 2026. Many of these days serve to raise awareness about significant environmental concerns, while the international animal days also highlight the dire
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A Sari is a draped cloth which can measure between six and eight metres in length from the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally worn by women, these garments are considered formal attire in the countries of the region. While we have previously spoken about cotton being recycled in the UK by Teemill,
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The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
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Bras combine fabrics (cotton, nylon, polyester, elastane), trims (hooks, underwires), and padding — a mix that’s hard for municipal recycling systems to process. That means most discarded bras end up in landfill or are incinerated, where synthetic fibres release greenhouse gases and microplastics. The fashion and textile industry already accounts
Banks are integral to our daily lives. We rely on them to receive our salaries, make transactions, pay bills, and secure loans or mortgages. However, behind each of these transactions lies a financial system that subtly influences not just our economy but also, albeit less obviously, our planet. The practices
I remember picking up about minimalism through YouTube, and how freeing these content creators' houses looked. While each creator their interpretation of minimalism, there was a common theme of “live with what you need”. Likewise, minimalism often ties in with sustainability and buying items for life. I found the
Fast fashion is prevalent in every retail establishment, in the feeds of influencers on social media encouraging excessive consumption, and in the constant appearance of advertisements online.
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? 🦡Latest update: 23rd May 2026 to add details about badger
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Deodorant is something many of use each day to help remove the funk from our pits, and with more people seeking eco-friendly options the market is growing, driving innovation and allowing new companies to emerge. Following Wild Deodorant being acquired by Unliever, this left a sour taste in where
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Energy plays a vital role in society, but where does the power come from? These six websites show where energy comes from in real-time; this lets you be better informed about your energy consumption and track progress towards a net-zero grid. Winderful Winderful displays wind power generation for
Are you looking to reduce your plastic in the bathroom? Deodorants are a product many of us apply daily, but can we smell good and lower our waste? Many companies are ditching aerosol cans and offering refillable or low-waste solutions – with companies offering salt sticks and pushable tubes. Deodorant
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Here are some of the bigger and lesser known environmental consciousness, days, weeks, and months celebrated in both the UK and around the globe between January and March 2026. Many of these days serve to raise awareness about significant environmental concerns, while the international animal days also highlight the dire
After the success and requests of my Everyday Carry (EDC) I have wanted to make an index of the products I use daily – while some of them classed as zero waste, others, are not quite there. Sadly, I am yet to find an Aloe Vera gel that is not packed
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Globally, 78% of individuals over the age of 18 own at least one sex toy, and more than half of people bought a sex toy within the last year. Sex toys can be made from a mix of plastics, silicone, or glass and may feature electronic components to add that
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. This blog differs from our usual schedule by featuring a selection of positive content from 2025. We hope this yearly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, has sparked joy and shown that progress is
The New Year is a classic time to make a pledge, that will hopefully last. While it is true that many people will give up their pledge, choosing a target that is manageable and maintaining is a positive step. I firmly believe that small positive long-lasting action is greater