Eco & ethical living
Water is a valuable resource and some have dubbed it the new oil and believe that in future wars will be fought over it. A recent report showed how in the UK people are wasting water unnecessarily. Help conserve this precious resource and be more environmentally-friendly too by collecting rainwater in a water butt and […]
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Whilst wandering around the internet I came across the great resource which is the Permaculture website. If you’re not sure what permaculture is they describe it as: Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living. It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems that can be used
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One in three mouthfuls of the food we eat is dependent on pollination at a time when a crisis is threatening the world’s honey bees. You can’t have missed the recent reports about the decline in the bee population and the many campaigns to save these wonderful insects who we depend on for so much
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I’m a firm believer in the 4 Rs of reduce, reuse, repair, recycle. Once you’ve finished reading your magazines, instead of recycling them, you could reuse them by donating them to doctors, dentists, nursing homes, hospitals or anywhere with a waiting room.
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“It puts all the news from the most popular environmental web sites and blogs with a spotlight on the Guardian’s Environment section into one beautiful little app.” I love the free Taptu Guardian Environment App. It’s a social news reader dedicated to the environment and is a great way to keep up-to-date with the latest
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You may not want that old sofa any more but it could be ideal for a household in need. If you’ve just upgraded your fridge (to a AAA rated one I hope!) don’t let the delivery men take it away. White goods and other household items are also on the wanted list. Furniture Re-use Network
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