Monthly Archives: September 2023

Health Benefits of Replacing 50% Of Meat And Dairy Intake With Plant-Based Alternatives

Replacing 50% of meat and dairy intake with plant-based alternatives can offer several health benefits, including: It’s important to note that while there are numerous health benefits to reducing meat and dairy intake, it’s essential to maintain a balanced diet to ensure you receive all necessary nutrients. If you decide… Read more »

I Like Big Butts… and Other Water Saving Ideas for Your Garden

Conserving water in your garden is not only environmentally responsible but can also save you money on water bills. By making small changes you can help protect the environment and reduce water stress on natural resources, additionally, water-saving practices promote energy efficiency and sustainable gardening. Here are some simple water-saving… Read more »

Plymouth Launches the UK’s Largest Living Sea Wall to Boost Marine Biodiversity

In a groundbreaking initiative, Plymouth has unveiled the UK’s largest living sea wall near the iconic Mayflower Steps memorial. The 40ft-long section, featuring specially designed concrete panels, aims to enhance biodiversity by providing a habitat for various marine species. Scientists from the University of Plymouth, leading the project with global… Read more »

Leftover Love: Transforming Your Roast Dinner Leftovers into Hearty Meal

Reduce food waste, save money and reduce energy use by turning your Sunday roast leftovers into Monday’s main meal! Here are a few more simple leftover dishes you can make from a roast dinner: These leftover dishes offer creative ways to repurpose your roast dinner leftovers and minimize food waste… Read more »

Making the Most of Your Sunday Roast – Saving Money and the Environment at the Same Time

It can often seem like an expensive meal, but a few savvy hacks can reduce costs and maybe reduce your carbon impact. Choose You Centrepiece Wisely: Chicken or pork tend to be cheaper (and better for the environment) than beef or lamb. Reduce Cooking Time: It’s quite simple the longer… Read more »

Small Space Gardening: DIY Vertical Planter Ideas

Creating DIY vertical planters offers fantastic possibilities for adding greenery and style to your outdoor space, be it a forgotten corner of a large garden, a patio, or small urban courtyard.  Here are some creative DIY vertical planter ideas to inspire your gardening projects. Pallet Planter: Repurpose wooden pallets into… Read more »

The Green Revolution of the Grey to Green Scheme in Sheffield

The Grey to Green scheme in Sheffield is an innovative urban regeneration project aimed at transforming formerly neglected and underused areas of the city into green and sustainable spaces. The project’s main focus is on sustainable urban drainage, or SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems), to manage rainwater and reduce flooding, while… Read more »

Bean There, Do This: Space-Savvy Beans for Tiny UK Gardens

Beans are the real multitaskers of the plant world, providing both delicious green beans and enriching the soil with nitrogen as they grow. For small spaces in the UK, especially for container gardening or limited garden areas, you can consider growing the following types of beans: Plus, who doesn’t want… Read more »

Beavers Return to the Wild to Boost Biodiversity

Scientists believe that beavers, with their ability to restore and nurture ecosystems, could significantly contribute to biodiversity and climate change mitigation. However, concerns have arisen that a government initiative to reintroduce beavers in England is facing delays and lack of action from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs… Read more »

Eco-Friendly Meat Choices: Why Chicken and Pork are a Better Choice Than Lamb and Beef

Generally, chicken and pork are considered more environmentally friendly than lamb or beef in terms of their carbon footprint. Here’s why: However, it’s important to note that the environmental impact of meat production can vary depending on factors like farming practices, location, and feed sources. Sustainable and regenerative farming methods… Read more »