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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Cultivating fruits and vegetables in a petite outdoor area can prove to be both gratifying and space efficient. Some fruits and vegetables that are ideally suited to small gardens, balconies, or patio containers: Tomatoes: Compact tomato varieties, such as cherry or patio tomatoes, can flourish in containers and yield a… Read more »
Flexitarianism, a portmanteau of “flexible” and “vegetarian,” is a dietary approach that’s gaining popularity for its health and sustainability benefits. But what exactly is it? At its core, flexitarianism promotes a predominantly plant-based diet while allowing occasional consumption of meat or animal products. Unlike strict vegetarians or vegans, flexitarians have… Read more »