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Bonfire Night – Can it be More Eco-Friendly and Still Enjoy the Celebrations

Bonfire Night is back with a bang! Celebrated on (or around) November 5, is a tradition with environmental concerns due to the potential harm caused by burning certain materials. To make it eco-friendly: Guy Fawkes Night: How to have an eco-friendly Bonfire Night 2022 | The Independent

Nourishing Your Mind: How a Plant-Based Diet Benefits Brain Healt

Eating a more plant-based diet can have several positive effects on brain health. Here’s how: It’s important to note that a well-balanced plant-based diet should include a variety of foods to ensure that you get all the essential nutrients your brain needs. While adopting a plant-based diet can benefit brain… Read more »

Heart-y Eating: Eating a More Plant-Based Diet Can Have Several Positive Effects on Heart Health

Eating a more plant-based diet can have several positive effects on heart health. Here’s how: It’s important to note that a plant-based diet doesn’t necessarily mean completely eliminating all animal products. Many individuals follow a flexitarian approach, which includes occasional consumption of animal products while predominantly focusing on plant-based foods…. Read more »

UK’s First River Restoration Project in Somerset

In the stage-zero restoration project in Somerset, a segment of the River Aller has been released from its artificially narrow channel, allowing the water to meander naturally. This transformation has resulted in the creation of streams, pools, and marshy areas, fostering a more favorable environment for both plant and animal… Read more »

A Boost in Butterfly Numbers in the UK Despite the Erratic Summer Weather

Despite the erratic and changeable weather in Britain this summer, this year’s Big Butterfly Count has shown an increase in butterfly numbers compared to the previous year’s all-time low. Citizen scientists recorded an average of 12 butterflies per 15-minute count, up from nine in 2022. The red admiral butterfly dominated… Read more »

Coconut Coir – The Versatile and Environmentally Friendly Friend of the Gardener

Coconut coir, often simply referred to as coir, is a versatile and environmentally friendly material that has gained popularity in gardening for its various uses and benefits. Coir is derived from the fibrous husk of coconuts and is widely used as a sustainable alternative to traditional gardening materials like peat… Read more »

Taking the Mystery out of Carbon Offsetting = Reputable Carbon Offset Providers

Carbon offsetting involves investing in projects that reduce or capture an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to counterbalance the emissions produced by activities like air travel. Transparency can be a challenge in carbon offsetting, as it can be unclear where your money is going and how it contributes… Read more »

Otters? Are they the ‘Wolves of the Wetland’?

In the realm of predators, our minds often conjure images of lions stealthily stalking their prey across the African savannah or packs of gray wolves pursuing elk through the snowy landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. These are the celebrated predators of the natural world, but it’s important to recognize that… Read more »

Reducing Our Everyday Use of Plastic

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Reducing plastic usage is crucial for several reasons. In the UK alone, we use a staggering 13 billion plastic bottles annually, with only around half of them being recycled, leaving 7.7 billion unrecycled. Plastic bottles currently constitute approximately a third of all plastic pollution in the sea, taking an astonishing… Read more »

Help Biodiversity with a Mini-Wetland in Your Garden

Looking for a nature friendly little project for your garden or outside space? Try creating a mini-wetland! WWT (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust) are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity – and they have some great ideas on anybody can help bring a little bit of wetland into your garden –… Read more »