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Awel Aman Tawe & Egni Co-op – Community Renewable Energy Projects in Wales
Published 7 November 2022How investing in Solar for Schools helps tackle climate change
Published 22 September 2022Entry to the 2022 Sustainability Awards is now open
Published 12 September 2022Join us at the Sustainability Show
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UK Government pledges during COP27
Published 21 November 2022As COP27 ends, we take a look at the pledges made by the UK government during the conference. These include climate change, deforestation and biodiversity, clean energy, zero emission vehicles and nature restoration. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced a package of programs on his handover to COP27 on the first day of the conference. […]
Meet the Judges for the 2022 Awards
Published 14 November 2022Meet the judges for the 2022 Blue Patch Sustainability Awards, people of all ages with a breadth of experience across business, biotech, sustainability, events, non-profit sector, research, retail and renewables! It’s the 7th year of the awards and we’re so excited to see who is going to share their businesses, innovations and projects this year. […]
How fast are sea levels rising?
Published 14 November 2022It is ‘virtually certain’ that global mean sea levels are rising (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). The change is also accelerating. Global mean sea levels increased from 1.4 mm per year (1901–1990) to 3.6 mm per year (2006–2015). Sea levels are projected to rise by between 0.43 metres and 0.84 metres by 2100 depending on […]
Awel Aman Tawe & Egni Co-op – Community Renewable Energy Projects in Wales
Published 7 November 2022The only way that the UK is going to be able to meet its net zero targets is by investing in more renewable energy and burning less fossil fuels. Any project that furthers this goal should be encouraged and supported. Blue Patch is committed to renewable energy, with every penny of our surplus income going […]
UK air pollution
Published 3 November 2022The British Medical Association has called on the UK Government to address the issue of air pollution in the UK (Practice Business). In the BMA press release, they state that “It is crucial the Government commits to transitioning to renewable energy sources, invests in clean energy, and transforms urban environments not only to improve air […]
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 […]
The Power Of Positive Collaboration
Published 21 October 2022Blue Patch members have collaborated to exhibit at two London events; Decorex, the interiors trade fair at Olympia and the new Sustainability Show, a consumer fair at the Business Design Centre in Islington. I project managed and by October we were all in high vis and boots, paint brushes in hand. The energy of a […]
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 […]
30 days to go until COP 27
Published 6 October 2022The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will happen next month from the 6th to the 18th November 2022. It is the 30th anniversary of the UNFCCC. In their press release on May 9th, they talked about how science tells us we are on […]
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 […]
How investing in Solar for Schools helps tackle climate change
Published 22 September 2022In case you don’t already know, Blue Patch invests 100% of its surplus income into renewable energy projects. This month, we are investing in Solar for Schools by buying 500 shares. What is Solar for Schools? Solar for Schools does two things for schools: they provide training on renewable energy to schools using the solar […]
Entry to the 2022 Sustainability Awards is now open
Published 12 September 2022Entry for the 7th annual Sustainability Awards is now open. For a chance to be a winner, chosen by our expert panel of judges, fill in the entry form for the 2022 awards. Winners of the Sustainability Awards will be featured in the Power of Positive Shopping magazine which is a print publication that is […]
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 […]
Clean energy is a community effort
Published 18 August 2022Thrive Renewables connects people to sustainable energy. They do this in many ways, but principally they allow individuals and businesses to invest in clean energy projects. Other ways that businesses can get involved is through collaboration projects with landlords. For these projects, Thrive funds the equipment for renewable energy on the property. Thrive also supports […]
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 […]
How to win a sustainability award
Published 4 August 2022Ever wondered how to win a sustainability award? The Blue Patch Sustainability Awards will open in September for 2022 entries. The awards will be judged by experts in sustainability including clean energy & renewables experts from Octopus Energy. The expert panel will be announced in November. If you would love the kudos of a sustainability […]
We’re going to Decorex
Published 26 July 2022We’re going to two shows this October. The first will be Decorex on the 9th-12th October. Blue Patch will be on stand D 161 so please stop and say hello if you are attending. This year, the Decorex talks will have subjects like Emotion & Design, Sustainability, Growing Your Business and Harnessing New Energy in […]
Biodiversity loss in the UK
Published 21 July 2022Wildlife in the UK is in trouble. The UK has lost almost half of its biodiversity since the 1970s. Much of this is caused by loss of habitat to commercial farming and construction. 72% of UK land is managed for agriculture. 8% of land is built on. 15% of the 8,431 species are threatened with […]
Can the UK meet its net zero targets?
Published 11 July 2022Can the UK meet its net zero targets? The UK pledged to reach net zero by 2050. It is a legally binding target and it was reached with advice from the Climate Change Committee, the UK’s own independent climate advisory body (HM Government – PDF). They have acknowledged that net zero does not equal absolute […]
Is there sustainable palm oil?
Published 4 July 2022Brands use palm oil in a lot of the products we buy from the supermarket, from food to cosmetics but it has a bad reputation in environmental communities. This is because the production of palm oil results in deforestation in countries where wildlife is endangered. Rainforests also play a vital role in regulating the global […]
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