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Plastic Free July
Published 24 June 2022Plastic Free July is a global initiative to raise awareness of plastic waste and the effect it has on the environment. The annual challenge is taken up by millions of everyday people who want to make a difference. Just 40 people did the first plastic challenge in 2011. By 2021 an incredible 140 million people […]
How is growing your own food better for the environment?
Published 16 June 2022Growing your own food is better for the environment and for your family. You can enjoy fresh food without plastic packing, safe in the knowledge that your food has not emitted tonnes of carbon emissions on the way. Growing your own food allows you to choose what fertilisers and pesticides to use, so you can […]
Aiming for net zero
Published 30 May 2022Net zero is not just a buzzword. It is a serious attempt to reduce carbon emissions and reverse climate changes. As businesses we can calculate our carbon emissions and reduce them so that we are doing what we can. What is net zero? According to the Oxford Dictionary definition it is “A target of completely […]
Investing in the planet’s future
Published 26 May 2022Investing in the planet’s future has never been as important as it is now. We can support companies and organisations that prioritise the environment and sustainability. In this way, we can help make changes that will have an impact on our planet and our futures. What is green investment? Green Investment means investing activities that […]
Nuclear energy advantages & disadvantages
Published 20 May 2022Nuclear energy is sold to us as the solution to all our energy crisis problems. Those who are in favour say it is a low cost, low carbon and highly reliable energy source. Those who disagree say that it is unsafe and not as green as we would like it to be. What is nuclear […]
The problem of plastic waste in UK homes
Published 12 May 2022This week Everyday Plastic & Greenpeace team up for the Big Plastic Count (16-22 May). The campaign is easy to take part in. Simply count all the pieces of plastic waste you throw away at home during the week long period. By reporting back to Big Plastic Count, you can help the campaign to push […]
Campaigning for change in the insurance industry
Published 6 May 2022Naturesave insurance is campaigning for insurance divestment. What does that mean and why does it matter? The insurance industry has a significant influence on the energy industry. And as we know, the energy industry has a significant impact on climate change. And climate change matters. Before sustainability and climate change were even fashionable terms, Naturesave […]
Home energy saving tips
Published 3 May 2022The price of home energy is high and many of us are considering how we can reduce our energy use and energy bills. By reducing our home energy usage we can also make a difference to the planet. Appliances that use the most energy in the home Energy Saving Trust has a handy list of […]
Spring cleaning in a sustainable way
Published 11 April 2022Spring has sprung and everyone is starting or has started their spring cleaning activities. This year, we want to be a bit more mindful about our spring cleaning and make it more sustainable. Here are some tips for how to spring clean in a sustainable way. Why is it called spring cleaning? Spring cleaning is […]
What are the main types of renewable energy?
Published 4 April 2022Renewable energy or renewables are energy sources that are continuously replenished. Whereas non-renewable energy which is finite. The main types of non-renewable energy are coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear energy. All these energy sources depend on limited natural resources and most of which are not clean. The use of fossil fuels (coal, natural gas […]
Should we use more recycled plastic?
Published 17 March 2022Plastic is bad – at least that’s what we all seem to agree, but is it really? When we consider how plastics and micro-plastics are polluting our land and oceans, there doesn’t seem to be a reasonable argument for continuing to use them. When you consider the hard wearing features of plastic and the fact […]
Food sustainability
Published 28 February 2022What is food sustainability and how does the UK improve its food security? What can we do as individuals to contribute to food sustainability in our country? What is food sustainability? At a fundamental level, food sustainability is about generating enough food for the human population. It is “grounded on the availability of fertile land, […]
What is biodiversity?
Published 14 February 2022Biodiversity or biological diversity, simply put, is the diverse nature found in any particular location. Every living thing in a given location counts, from the microbes in the soil, through the plant life to the animals. The more diverse, the more desirable. What are the three areas of biodiversity? Biodiversity is broken down into three […]
Carbon offsetting
Published 4 February 2022This article explores what carbon offsetting is. First, let’s find out what some of the key terms are – carbon, greenhouse gases, measuring carbon emissions, carbon offset and finally scope 1, 2 & 3. What is carbon? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tells us that carbon is predominantly stored in rocks and sediments. It […]
What is vegan beauty and why does it matter for the environment?
Published 27 January 2022Vegan beauty can be defined by not using animal-based products in the manufacture of your cosmetics. Standard cosmetic ranges include many different types of animal-derived products including collagen, lanolin, honey, gelatin, keratin and cochineal. Vegan beauty products are certified by four main bodies: PETA, Vegan Action, the Vegan Society and The Vegetarian Society. Look for […]
Circular economy and sustainability
Published 13 January 2022Circular economy is a popular phrase in sustainability circles, but what does a circular economy mean and how can we make it work for our businesses? What does circular economy mean? According to the Ellen McArthur Foundation, a circular economy is a move away from a linear economy where we extract materials from the planet, […]
Ethical and sustainable sourcing
Published 3 January 2022Ethical and sustainable sourcing are at the heart of an environmentally friendly sourcing plan. We’ll look at the differences between ethical sourcing and sustainable sourcing and how they are integrated in business. What is ethical sourcing? Ethical sourcing is considering how and where products are made and what they are made of. Ethical sourcing takes […]
What is zero waste and is it really possible?
Published 27 December 2021What is zero waste? Is it really possible to eliminate waste from our lives and in our businesses? The short answer is no, we can’t entirely eliminate waste. What we can do is reduce our waste as much as possible. According to the Zero Waste International Alliance, it means “the conservation of all resources by […]
Plastic free packaging
Published 16 December 2021Plastic waste is high on the sustainability agenda at the moment. With COP26 just ended in the UK, there is a media focus on legislation that will help make change happen. The big issue with plastic packaging is the sheer quantity that is produced and the longevity of plastic waste. Find out about the ingenious […]
Let’s Do Net Zero : how to calculate carbon emissions
Published 26 October 2021Blue Patch members will be attending a primer on carbon calculation, delivered through our members and partners – all experts in the field. We’re off to a flying start with Liberty Bollen, pictured here, from Compare Your Footprint. Liberty will be showing members how to do their own carbon calculation using Compare Your Footprint, a […]
Pioneers of the Green Revolution : on the move
Published 13 October 2021Getting about without petrol is trending. Here are some Blue Patch businesses that specialise in sustainable packaging, last mile logistics and making beautiful bicycles! With COP26 fast approaching, the demand for businesses to act responsibly and sustainably is on everyone’s radar. Let’s see what our three choices are doing… Why it matters Road transport accounts […]
Pioneers of the Green Revolution : Energy Saving
Published 1 October 2021How to Live well, Live sustainably in the time of COP26 and Net Zero! Meet the pioneers of the Green Revolution, providing energy saving solutions to climate change. New technologies in home insulation, renewable energy and heat recovery are evolving with the speed and creativity of the previous industrial revolution; a period of extraordinary progress, […]
Picturing The Good Future
Published 16 September 2021On September 15th Blue Patch designed and hosted Picturing The Good Future’. Funded by Southwark Council. This was a pilot for developing a constructive community-based ‘conversation’ with a focus on the Green Economy, post covid. We used a local church hall, an airy space where people could easily drop in. The hall is normally a […]
Can advertising stop climate change?
Published 19 April 2021Can advertising and marketing campaigns focused on sustainable and ethical business be used to promote sustainability and the vision of a thriving planet? Ads are an excellent way to target specific niches. Used effectively, they can spread awareness of an issue, raise brand visibility or sell a product or a service. According to Statista, the […]
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