10 Earth Day Activities and Ideas
Posted by DEBBIE PLUMRIDGE
Celebrate Earth Day by appreciating and respecting the natural world. Here are some ideas for your garden to inspire you! Recycle and repurpose! Gardening needn’t be expensive. See ideas on recycling and repurposing garden items to make something out of nothing—and save money! Reduce plastic dependency: Plastic permeates every aspect of our lives, including the garden. But as the world wakes up to its addiction, just how easy is it to ditch plastic while growing and storing more of our own food? See our ideas on how to garden without plastic. Don’t forget to recycle what plastic you can. See a Plastics Recycling Chart. And also, know what’s in...
Smart Practical Eco Tips for the New Year
Posted by DEBBIE PLUMRIDGE
Here are 10 smart, practical and achievable eco-friendly tips for you to try. Small things that can make a big impact. Some obvious ones include eating less meat, reducing your plastic waste, walking or cycling rather than using the car etc. 1. Carry out a waste audit The aim here is to reduce waste going to landfill. Refuse what you don’t want, reduce what you need, reuse as much as possible, recycle consciously, and rot whatever you can’t. https://www.gypsysoul.co.uk/how-to-do-a-waste-audit-for-your-home/ 2. Reduce shower time Conserving water is vital; we cannot continue to waste it mindlessly. An average shower uses approximately 8 litres of water per minute. By using water more wisely in our homes, gardens...