There are around 840 million washing machines in use worldwide, so our individual house-hold chores can add up to a big impact on the planet!
Nudge Effect: Small pushes towards big changes
Ever found yourself out buying lunch and being enticed by healthier foods on display? Well, you may have just been “nudged.”
Be Plastic Free By the Sea
When visiting the beach, “Leave No Trace.” Everything you bring is either disposed of responsibly or taken home, giving the effect you were never there at all.
Oceans of Waste: Great Oceanic Garbage Patches
Out in the Pacific lies one of our planets largest islands. Here, there are no golden beaches of sand. This island is made almost entirely from what we throw away. It is known as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.”
Go Smoke Free for the Sea
Cigarette butts are the most discarded waste item worldwide! These small filters account for approximately 766.6 million kilograms of rubbish each year. They are also the most common form of litter in our seas.
Bottom of the Food Chain – But Priceless!
What exactly makes the ocean a ‘Carbon Sink’? And, how can we ensure that our seas keep performing this vital role?
Consuming Microplastics
Microplastics can enter the body through the ingestion of food containing them. They also leach into food and water from plastic packaging.
Sustainable Christmas ideas without being the Grinch
Christmas is a good time to think about sustainability. It’s a time when indulgence and treats is taken to excess. A few simple changes will ease the pressure on the environment.
COP27 – The Highlights & Outcomes
Cop27 at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt was an important forum for tackling climate change. Here are some of the highlights from the conference.
Spooky Facts About Halloween; Plastic pollution.
In the UK, around 2000 tonnes of plastic waste is generated in the name of Halloween. It isn’t just the horror stories, it’s also the plastic pollution.