4 July 2023 – The Met Office has confirmed that we had the hottest June on record. And while some people might have enjoyed the warmer weather, these record temperatures have caused the death of fish in our rivers and impacted on insects and plants. This June was the hottest since records began, the Met … Read more
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27 June 2023 – Despite world leaders pledging to end deforestation by 2030 during COP26, an area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. The loss of tropical forests is a big driver for climate change, because these forests absorb and hold a huge amount of carbon dioxide. Without them, this CO2 … Read more
Many of us are aware that plastic sponges are bad news for the environment and are looking for alternatives. So we ask: do compostable sponges work? In my mission to live a more sustainable life and reduce the waste our household produces, I turned my attenation to my cleaning tools. I know that traditional cleaning … Read more
20 June 2023 – New data has been published that shows that the waters around the UK and Ireland are 3°C to 4°C warmer than is normal. This marine heatwave causes scientists to worry. In recent months, scientists have reported that the surface temperature of the world’s oceans have been heating up. But now new … Read more
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13 June 2023 – 12 million households in the UK are using a dishwasher. But it has now been revealed that three out of five of them are guilty of ‘double dishwashing’. Dishwashers are a handy appliance that can make life easier, which is probably the reason why 12 million UK households are using one. … Read more
Kitchen sponges are something everyone will have at home. Once they start to look grimy we throw them away. Or are sponges recyclable? In my journey to live a more sustainable life I have turned to my kitchen and my cleaning cupboard. I almost overlooked the humble kitchen sponge. Like most people, I get a … Read more
6 June 2023 – New analysis has shown that the global energy crisis has turbocharged the growth of renewable power. Renewable energy is set to become the main energy source. To reach the 1.5°C climate target, the world has to stop using fossil fuels, because they are responsible for the majority of CO2 emissions. In … Read more
The humble cleaning sponge is probably used in every household. But are sponges bad for the environment? Let’s find out. In recent years, people have become much more conscious of their impact on the planet. Most of us are looking to make changes to our lives to make them more sustainable. The cupboard under the … Read more