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Many biodegradable, bio-plastic or compostable products are not recyclable. They should be disposed of separately to avoid contaminating otherwise recyclable products. Understanding different biodegradable materials and terms Biodegradable An item is ‘biodegradable’ when living organisms are able to break it down . If the term ‘biodegradable’ is present on a product, it can lead to assumptions that harmful by-products are eliminated. But as specific microbes … read more

The inevitable last-minute round up of stationery and accessories for the start of a new academic year often means hasty purchases of pens, pencils and ring binders, without a thought to their impact on the environment.Top tips for sustainable school suppliesUse what you haveReuse unfinished supplies from last year. Reusing helps offset the manufacture of new products, and means you’ll be contributing less to waste packaging. Choose natural products Source writing materials and equipment ma … read more

We’ve all seen images of beaches covered in plastic, and wildlife caught up or injured by plastic waste. Many of us do our bit to ensure we use less plastic. However, domestic recycling alone is not enough.If we’re going to tackle pollution, we need to do more. We’ve included some ideas below.Plastic-free grocery shopping If you’re going shopping, always take your own bag. For online supermarket deliveries, make sure you tick the ‘no bags’ option. Investigate which shops allow you to bring y … read more

What is Zero Waste Week? Since 2008, Zero Waste Week has started on the first Monday in September. The idea behind it is to raise awareness of the impact waste has on the environment, and ways in which individuals can to reduce their contribution. The campaign provides ideas for zero-waste living at home, in businesses and communities, with the goal being to permanently change our ‘throwaway’ culture. How can I achieve a zero-waste lifestyle? There are multiple ways to make a di … read more

Garden parties are the perfect setting to appreciate and use what nature has to offer.Turn your garden into an eye-catching dining venueAllow your flowerbeds to be the focal point of the decorations and theme. You could set up food and drink tables near blooming flowers to draw guests’ eyes. This saves on plastic waste from decorations and shop-bought flowers.Your own eco-friendly bunting could be made from rice paper or recycled paper, and strung around your garden with twine. You could al … read more