One of the hot topics in sustainability this year has been circularity. It’s descriptive of how resources can be best utilised over and over in society and the economy. With over 8 billion people on this Earth, we can’t afford to waste stuff anymore. The old linear economy going from production to landfill is as…
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Handkerchiefs
The issue with tissue is that we make it from trees, and currently we really really really need those trees to remain standing, absorbing that CO2 and fostering the wildlife. Around 10 million trees are cut down every year to make tissue paper. We can cut back on tissues by reverting to handkerchiefs. Another advantage…
Home Water Issues
The Rules of the Loo What you flush: the 3 P’s and that’s all – pee, poo and paper. NOT including: wet wipes of any variety, nappy liners, cotton buds, unwanted tablets and in fact anything else you thought was flushable but wasn’t pee, poo or paper. Down the Drain Down the sink? Don’t let…
Plastic-free Tips
Now that the news is out about the high CO2 emissions caused by councils incinerating household waste, which is mostly plastic, it feels right to look at avoiding plastic again. The emissions from an incineration plant are actually worse than from a coal-fired power station. Here are ten for beginners: Here are ten more for…
Hedgehogs For Future
There are more hedgehogs in more places in London than most people believe, but their numbers are dwindling across the country and with predicted population and urban density growth in London, it might be the final straw, according to the Zoological Society of London and the London Wildlife Trust. ZSL: https://www.zsl.org/what-we-do/projects/london-hogwatch London Wildlife Trust: https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/campaigns/record-your-sightings/hedgehog…
Sustainable Christmas
If you want a sustainable Christmas or festive season, you’ll need to put a bit of mental effort into it, so best to start thinking about it now, or you’ll end up on Amazon on Dec 20th. Here are ten sustainable Christmas suggestions: NB Don’t forget about Green Christmas Trees
Second-hand Goods
Buying second-hand instead of new doesn’t just save cash, it saves a whole load of energy, resources and pollution too. Selling second-hand obviously supports that. Here are the options for online second-hand markets: Online marketplaces have their risks though so make sure to read up on the types of scams that are prevalent on whichever…
Washing-up Sponges and Green Scratchy Things
A washing-up sponge might seem insignificant, but this is the result of a decade long search, including many false starts with expensive green products that were frankly ridiculous, e.g. a sponge with bits of crushed nutshell glued on top. Washing-up is a chore, so the tools have got to do the job and the tool…
Induction Hobs
“Now we’re cooking with gas!”, they used to say – a quote from a North Sea gas advert years ago. Cooking with an induction hob is the way to go now though, to save energy and CO2 emissions. Induction hobs generate heat in the pan – no heat is produced unless a pan is on…
Laundry Detergents
This is a deep rabbit hole to go down. There are multiple ingredients found in laundry detergents for a range of reasons and with a range of impacts, i.e. this eco-tip is going to be a long one. Ingredients by function: Ingredients by impact: To do a perfect wash, you’d want to add the right…