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It is estimated that emissions from residential homes make up about 10 percent of global greenhouse emissions, although this doesn’t account for other factors like what we eat and wear, or the waste we produce.Adapting your home to make it more eco-friendly Not everybody is in a position where they can design a house from scratch, but there are lots of things you can do to ensure your home is as eco-friendly as possible. Energy efficient light bulbs If you haven’t already, invest … read more

Fighting plastic pollution may at times feel like an impossible battle. A quick look at our roadsides or beaches is testament to this. However, if we all do our bit, we can make a difference.Auditing your lifestyle If you’re serious about reducing plastic pollution, it’s probably best to start at home. To that end, try spending a bit of time evaluating how much plastic you use and in which areas of your life it is prevalent. Plastic products in the bathroom Some questions to consi … read more

The term sustainable is self-explanatory: it means sustaining life on this planet and the ecological balance required to do this. There must be sufficient resources left to meet future generations’ needs. This requires using resources responsibly: to avoid irreplaceable depletion of reserves or causing lasting environmental damage. Why is sustainability important? There must be a balance between protecting the environment, exploiting natural resources, and serving society’s needs. C … read more

The pace of modern life can leave us craving convenience, but that often comes at the cost of sustainability.The convenience of disposable plates Finishing an evening of entertaining with a pile of washing up can put a dampener on festivities. With disposable tableware, clean-up is easy – no matter the scale of the event. Choose completely compostable event catering and there is no need to sort the dishes for washing, just put them into a compost heap – food scraps and all. Besides … read more

As we try to live more sustainably, and the government strives to reach ambitious environmental targets, being ‘carbon neutral’ has become a topic of national and international focus.UK government emissions targets In June 2019, the government announced an intention to reduce the UK’s net emissions of greenhouse gases by 100 percent (compared to 1990 levels) by 2050. This would make the UK ‘net zero’. To elaborate on these plans, it was announced in 2021 that a new target had been s … read more