It’s surprising perhaps how damaging some items can be; check this out! We all paint our homes from time to time … to brighten things up or modernise the look. …
Action: Use environmentally friendly painting and decorating tools More »
What would Christmas be without the traditional plastic tinsel? Answer: a lot more environmentally friendly…. What’s the issue with tinsel and glitter? The main issue is – plastic! Plastic is …
Today’s tip will help you keep control of buying, waste, budgets and your “Christmas footprint” Every year at Christmas, many families (especially in wealthy western nations) will “overdo” Christmas. We …
Action: Write a set of family rules about Christmas present buying More »
What are bio-enzymes? Bio-enzymes are derived from living organisms – plants, animals or microorganisms. Enzymes are protein molecules which act as catalysts in biological reactions, and are widely used in …
Action: Learn about bio-enzyme cleaners and their uses More »
Billions of Christmas cards being sent each year means the destruction of thousands of carbon-absorbing trees Christmas cards can be a lovely gesture, but for many people the tradition has …
Climate change and plastic pollution dominate the headlines, but there are other things to think about too! Today’s action is to take a few moments to reflect on the other …
Action: Remember our ‘forgotten’ environmental disasters More »
Time to give a new lease of life to old stuffed toys If you have old or unwanted children’s stuffed toys around the house, reusing or repurposing them can do …
Take action: learn about vegetarian food We can look around and see an ever increasing number of “Vegetarian Options Available” signs outside cafes, bars and restaurants. We can go into …
Firework displays do a lot of damage – please think again if you are planning one There are lots of other, better ways to celebrate Over the last couple of …
