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Sustainable Living
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What is a 15 minute city?
Published 23 March 2023The idea behind a 15 minute city is that all the services you need are within a 15 minute walk or bike ride, so that you do not need to use your car as much. The services include your work, food, healthcare, education, culture and leisure (The Guardian). The reduction in car travel and public […]
Preview the limited edition Dalerb range from Angus Ross at RHS Chelsea in May
Published 16 March 2023Award winning furniture designer and master craftsman Angus Ross will be exhibiting at RHS Chelsea in May this year for the first time. On display will be the limited edition Dalerb range of garden furniture. The range is available to pre-order from Angus Ross for construction after the show is over. The company is proud […]
UK food insecurity
Published 2 March 2023The UK is suffering from food insecurity. There are gaps on our supermarket shelves and buying limits on salad vegetables. The insecurity runs deeper than that though. We are growing less and consuming more. We depend on Europe for imports and farm labour. The cost of producing our own food is increasing. We are also […]
What is green insurance?
Published 24 February 2023Green insurers are ethical providers. They will aim to align their policies with environmental, social and governance guidelines. They will ensure that every part of the insurance supply chain is ethical and responsible (UN). The insurance industry is big business in the UK, making investments to £1.6 trillion and employing 321,000 people in the UK […]
What are solar tiles and are they better than solar panels?
Published 9 February 2023Solar tiles or solar shingles are small photovoltaic modules that look like normal roof tiles. They are also sometimes called rackless solar systems because there are no racks of panels. Tiles can be used instead of solar panels where aesthetics are important. However, they are not suitable for retrofitting, according to Spirit Energy, and so […]
Slow food is important for UK food security
Published 2 February 2023Slow food is important for UK food security as it reduces dependence on imported food and drink. By supporting local food producers we can improve our food systems, enhance our biodiversity and reduce our emissions, while at the same time preserving our food history and local traditions. The movement started in Italy in 1989. The […]
Single use plastic: What are the alternatives for takeaways?
Published 26 January 2023The UK Government has announced a ban on single use plastics from October, but what is a small takeaway or restaurant owner to use instead? The answer is one of the many alternatives made out of materials like sugarcane or wood, paper and metal. The next question is whether these materials are a viable and […]
Energy efficiency of homes in the UK
Published 19 January 2023UK housing stock is not energy efficient and that costs both the inhabitants and the planet. Energy inefficient homes cost more to heat. The cost of heating a home with poor wall insulation is likely to add £350 to a bill for the first quarter in 2023 (Resolution Foundation). Residential housing contributes around a fifth […]
Is deforestation a problem in the UK?
Published 9 January 2023The UK government has been calling for more protection for natural environments. They lobby in support of initiatives like 30×30 at COP15. But is deforestation a problem in the UK and will the UK meet the target of protecting 30% of lands and oceans by 2030? Why deforestation matters Deforestation contributes to climate change. Trees […]
Food waste and its connection with the climate crisis
Published 5 January 2023Most UK consumers are familiar with the idea of food waste. They know that wasted food adds to the cost of their shopping. But they are unaware of, or don’t think about, the connection between it and the climate crisis. The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) reports that 4.5 million tonnes of food gets […]
Financing fossil fuels
Published 26 December 2022The main source of carbon dioxide emissions is burning fossil fuels. The ongoing burning of fossil fuels is increasing global temperatures and causing climate change. However gas and oil companies continue to invest in new projects that will increase fossil fuel burning. This has the potential to be disastrous for climate change. Fossil fuels include […]
Water security in the UK
Published 19 December 2022Water is a finite resource. When it is gone, it is gone. That’s difficult to imagine when 70% of the world’s surface is covered in water. But only 3% of the world’s water is drinkable and most of it is held in glaciers and ice caps. “water scarcity is sometimes overlooked …. but it’s going […]
Homes With A Heart at London Design Fair
Published 14 December 20222023 Announcement: ‘Homes With A Heart’ with Blue Patch, curated by Roddy Clarke Working with Blue Patch, the UK’s sustainable business directory, London Design Fair 2023 will exclusively feature ‘Homes With A Heart’ at its 2023 edition. Consciously curated by stylist, writer and consultant Roddy Clarke, Blue Patch will present the beauty of a sustainably […]
The importance of sustainable agriculture
Published 12 December 2022The majority of UK land is farmed and UK farmers produce more than half the food that we eat. But there is increasing pressure on farmers to produce more food for an ever growing population. And farmers are expected to increase production without damaging the environment (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology). How can they […]
At last – sustainable paint for artists!
Published 5 December 2022I’ve been seeking sustainable artists’ paint for years…. then I bumped into artist hana: painter, chemist, entrepreneur, environmentalist and super-geek. She’s invented a plant-based, plastic-free paint, Placrylic™ – at last! How it happened During lockdown hana wanted to paint but she couldn’t bear to use unsustainable, toxic solvents, especially in a confined space. This got […]
How does ocean acidification affect marine life?
Published 28 November 2022What is ocean acidification and why is it important? How does it affect marine life? Oceans are absorbing increasing levels of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and that makes the oceans more acidic. This is affecting marine life like corals and shellfish. What is ocean acidification? Ocean water is normally ph neutral or slightly alkaline […]
Delicious chocolate fighting exploitation
Published 27 October 2022Most of us are fans of chocolate. A sweet everyday treat that we enjoy. But not many of us think about what goes into the chocolate we eat. We took a look at how Divine Chocolate fights exploitation. “Most people I know love chocolate. Chocolate is something that brings us great pleasure and provides solace and […]
New tech: Hydrogen cars
Published 21 October 2022We’ve been out of the office for the last few weeks at Decorex and the Sustainability Show. One of the advantages to attending events like this is to meet people who are at the cutting edge of technology that will make our world more sustainable. We talked to Riversimple at the Sustainability Show about their […]
Fashion waste & why it matters
Published 13 October 2022The fashion industry in the UK is responsible for a lot of waste. A report by Labfresh, based on 2016 data, found that the UK was the fourth largest textile waste producer in the EU, with over 206,000 tonnes of waste every year. That’s around 3 kilos of waste per person. Of that only 0.3 […]
UK electricity sources in 2022
Published 29 September 2022Historically the UK has burned fossil fuels to make electricity. How has that changed in 2022 and how can we generate more electricity through renewables? What are the UK’s main electricity sources in 2022? Where does the UK get its electricity from in 2022? In August 2022, the UK imported 2001 gigawatts of electricity and […]
What makes coffee sustainable?
Published 5 September 2022Coffee is a well-loved beverage by many of us Brits. Some of us can’t function without it and we drink a lot of it. But how sustainable is our coffee habit? The British Coffee Association estimates that we drink 98 million cups of coffee a day. 80% of households buy instant coffee and the same […]
How electric vehicles can save you money & help save the planet
Published 1 September 2022Despite a high initial outlay – new electric cars sell for between £15,000 and £150,000 for a luxury model – electric vehicles (EVs) can save you money. And they can help save the planet. Here is how electric vehicles save you money: Charging costs are lower than fuel costs Zero rate vehicle excise duty on […]
What are the benefits of green building?
Published 25 August 2022Constructing an environmentally friendly green building brings benefits to the homeowner for decades afterwards. Green buildings have lower energy costs, are more comfortable, and reduce the impact on the environment around them. What is a green building? A green building is constructed with a focus on environmentally friendly materials and construction methods. The design will […]
Join us at the Sustainability Show
Published 8 August 2022Our Power of Positive Shopping campaign connects shoppers to sustainable businesses and what better place to do this than at the Sustainability Show where we will be exhibiting on the 15-16 October 2022. We look forward to seeing you in the Home & Garden section on Stand E7. The Sustainability Show celebrates the latest sustainable […]
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