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These Companies Want to Recycle Your Cork
Many wine bottles have a natural cork stopper, but how do we dispose of the cork once you have finished the bottle?
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Are Badgers Really England's TB Problem?
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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Do Badgers Really Predate Hedgehogs?
Hedgehog numbers are declining at a rapid rate in both urban and rural environments. While there are several 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 taken information from both
Sustainable Lifestyle
Are All Condoms & Lubes Suitable For Vegans?
Condoms are one of the best forms of protection, but are all brands suitable for vegans?
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How To Construct a Hedgehog House
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
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Top Alternatives to Amazon for Eco Conscious Christmas Gifts
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. In 2014,
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Thread Not Dead - Teemill's Answer To Textile Waste?
With over 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste disposed of every year, could Teemill's Thread Not Dead be part of the solution?
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How To Protect Hedgehogs This Bonfire Night and Halloween?
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
Home & Garden
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Halloween
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 nor treat. A 2019 study of 19 British retailers by Fairyland Trust found that Halloween celebrations generate over two thousand
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The Best Reusable Cups for Coffee on the Go
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,
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What Are the 6 R's of Sustainability?
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
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How To Live Sustainably as a Student
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