Did you know that foodborne diseases affect around 1 in 10 of us annually? With over 200 identified diseases, some of them deadly, ensuring food safety has never been more important.
Continue reading Everything you need to know about World Food Safety Day
While there’s no doubt a plant-based diet is, overall, better for the environment than a meat-based diet, eating vegan isn’t completely flawless.
From exotic fruit and veg that clocks up air miles, to nuts that use eyewatering amounts of water, there’s more to being plant-based than just giving up meat and dairy.
Continue reading Is a plant-based diet best for the environment?
After reusing or recycling your empty wine bottles, you may be left wondering what you can do with the leftover corks.
Whether you’ve found yourself left with a collection to shift or need inspiration for your next craft project, reusing wine corks is incredibly easy and fun.
In a perfect world, all managers and employees would know how to reduce office waste, as well as the reasons why it’s important to do so.
Reducing office waste improves resource efficiency, cutting down on the cost of materials, and has a positive impact on the environment and on office waste management costs.
Food waste is a common problem in British homes and businesses alike. For householders, wasting food puts disposable income under pressure, especially at times of spiralling food price inflation.
You may have heard the phrase ‘zero waste’ more of late.
Up and down the UK, consumers are seeking more eco-friendly ways to restock their everyday essentials – and this is where zero waste shops come in.
Continue reading How zero waste shops work: a beginner’s guide
It’s no secret that the UK enjoys a cuppa.
In fact, it’s estimated the British drink around 100 million cups of tea every day – almost 35 billion per year.
If you’re part of the majority and are looking for ways to make your brew more eco-friendly, switching to plastic-free tea bags is a great place to start.
Continue reading 15 tea bags that are plastic-free and deliciously eco-friendly
A common everyday material, paper has a myriad of uses for individuals and businesses alike.
But how do we recycle the product? What are the environmental benefits of recycling paper? Are there are any limitations?
Continue reading How paper recycling benefits the environment
Late night boozing left you with an influx of empty wine bottles? Party remnants piling up in your recycling bin?
Upcycling wine bottles and turning them into beautiful home ornaments are all the rage and, luckily for us, is a quick and easy trend to recreate. Turn your empty tipples into stylish wine bottle décor while doing your bit for the planet.
Palm oil is an infamous vegetable oil that is used in the production of many food, cosmetics, and toiletries.
Unfortunately, palm oil also has a huge impact on the environment, with its ties to deforestation and unethical production.
Continue reading A beginners guide to palm oil and its impact on the environment
