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How to lower water use in a small business
Published 2 November 2026
Cut water bills and use in your home-based or studio business with low cost fixes, changes to the way you use water and smart upgrades. Many small businesses overlook water use when they are thinking about how to make their business more sustainable. But hundreds of litres of water can be wasted through leaks, old […]

by Annette Clubley
What is soil health? And why does it matter?
Published 26 October 2026
It is very easy to ignore soil health. Unless you are involved in agriculture, it is unlikely to be something you are aware of. But healthy soils support our food security. What makes soil healthy? Healthy soil is a balanced ecosystem. Organisms like worms, bacteria, fungi and protozoa thrive. It is rich with organic matter, […]

by Annette Clubley
Cleaning up workplaces
Published 19 October 2026
Ethical businesses are more conscious about the products they use for cleaning up workplaces. They aim to choose products that are not harmful to the environment or the people who use the workspace. This is not always easy to do. There are many greenwashing terms in this industry – ‘eco’, ‘green’, ‘natural’, ‘plant-based’, ‘non-toxic’ – […]

by Annette Clubley

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