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What you buy and where you buy it can really affect the planet
- Four things to carry with you
Four things to carry with you when going out Recycling plastic is not very effective and the best way to deal with the amount of plastic pollution in the world is to avoid using buying new products that are typically plastic and are for dingle use. One way of refusing plastic is to carry around… Read more: Four things to carry with you - 5 eco-friendly habits that save you money
Do you need to spend tens of thousands of pounds to reduce your carbon footprint? It is well known that expensive heat pumps and electric cars reduce our carbon footprint. However, what is less well understood is that adopting eco-friendly habits can improve your finances and you don’t need to spend any money or compromise… Read more: 5 eco-friendly habits that save you money - Alternatives to fast fashion
Fast fashion causes 10% of greenhouse gas emissions annually and is the second biggest consumer of water. It uses huge amounts of energy and water to produce and transport and one of the main reasons of microplastics being in every part of the world. The biggest players in fast fashion are Zara, Shein, Primark, UNIQLO,… Read more: Alternatives to fast fashion - The carbon footprint of shoes
Which type of shoes have a lower carbon footprint? Shoes vary immensely depending on what material they are made from, their weight and how long they last. Shoes and material Research shows that the heavier the shoe and the wider variety of materials they are made from, the higher the carbon footprint. Rubber crocs come… Read more: The carbon footprint of shoes - The carbon footprint of trousers
Which pair of trousers has the lowest carbon footprint? This depends on the material, weight and energy required to look after them. One would expect trousers made from ‘natural’ material such as cotton would have a lower footprint. Is this true? Synthetic fibres versus natural fibres Surprisingly, trousers made from synthetic trousers are better than… Read more: The carbon footprint of trousers - Myth busting: plastics
Plastic is widely perceived by the public as a major problem for climate change and the environment. It is often why people think recycling bottles is one the most important things they can do for environment. But how does the problem of plastic fit in with the climate change crisis? Putting plastic into context of… Read more: Myth busting: plastics - Why climate change is not left wing or right wing
Local elections are coming up in Britain on the 1st May and there have been increasing attacks on the idea of ‘net zero’ from some political parties. The idea of net zero and climate change is being characterised as left-wing, expensive and pointless. The truth is climate change and the race to get to net… Read more: Why climate change is not left wing or right wing - Net Zero solutions are easier than you think
Another day goes by and yet another ill-intentioned politician is attacking the concept of Net Zero. Tony Blair said we need to rethink the concept because it is ‘doomed to fail’ because people in rich countries don’t want to make financial sacrifices which they think will have minimal impact. This website was set up to… Read more: Net Zero solutions are easier than you think - Grow trees for free without any effort
There is a way of reducing your carbon footprint by producing negative carbon emissions from your activities. The best way to do this is by planting a tree. It is not enough to reduce our carbon footprint; we need to remove carbon dioxide from the environment as well. Deforestation contributes 12-20% to carbon emissions each… Read more: Grow trees for free without any effort - Recommended books to reduce your carbon emissions
Here is a list of books which have been a source of inspiration for this blog. They burst myths, make it easy to understand how our choices impact our carbon footprint and provide good tips of how to properly cut our carbon emissions. These books are written by experts in this field, with their suggestions… Read more: Recommended books to reduce your carbon emissions - Online delivery or shopping in person: which one is better?
Today we have the option of having our groceries delivered to us instead of going to the high street. If we want to reduce our carbon footprint, is it better to do our weekly shopping online and get it delivered to us, or should we make the effort to shop ourselves at the supermarket? Online… Read more: Online delivery or shopping in person: which one is better? - Bad ideas that destroy the planet
The relatively new ideas of space tourism and cryptocurrencies for the masses are the last thing we need in our fight against climate change. They are the worst thing for the environment because they cause a huge amount of carbon emissions and add very little value to the quality human life. If you want to… Read more: Bad ideas that destroy the planet - What kind of eco-warrior do you want to be?
It is best to align a strategy of reducing your carbon footprint with your personal goals. Do you want to improve your finances? Are you concerned about your health? Do you have little time to think about how to reduce your carbon footprint? Is it a priority but not your main priority or are you… Read more: What kind of eco-warrior do you want to be? - Ways to cut down your plastic waste
Plastic is everywhere – in the air, in the soil, in the rivers and in the sea and in our bodies. Microplastics have even been found on the top of Mount Everest and remote parts of the Arctic! We produce 450 million tonnes of plastic globally and this is set to grow exponentially in the… Read more: Ways to cut down your plastic waste - Cut your footprint by wasting less of what you buy
Many people think that reducing your carbon footprint requires a huge reduction in the quality of their lifestyle. The truth is you do not need to make huge sacrifices to cut your carbon footprint significantly. The UK has cut its carbon footprint by 50% since 1990, the first major economy to do so, and living… Read more: Cut your footprint by wasting less of what you buy - What are the best books to help you reduce your carbon footprint?
We have created a list of books which have been a source of inspiration for this blog and recommend that you read. They burst myths, make it easy to understand how our choices impact our carbon footprint and provide good tips of how to properly cut our carbon emissions. These books are written by experts… Read more: What are the best books to help you reduce your carbon footprint? - What hobbies reduce your carbon footprint?
As we move towards a lifestyle with a lower carbon footprint, our activities will need to be more aligned to scenarios of Net Zero world. Is there a way of choosing hobbies that have a low carbon footprint or even improve the environment? There are some popular hobbies that can improve our environment and create… Read more: What hobbies reduce your carbon footprint? - Low carbon Easter holidays
Low carbon Easter It is Easter holiday and this often leads to many gatherings with friends and family and religious activities. What are the main ways you can cut your carbon footprint with your actions in this festive season? Buy what you need If you are going to buy Easter eggs or do Easter activities,… Read more: Low carbon Easter holidays - 7 easy ways to cut your energy demand
Climate change would be a lot easier to solve if all we had to do was to get our energy use from renewable resources. Except electrifying energy use with technology like heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicles would increase demand for energy exponentially. The Centre of Research for Energy Demand estimates we would have… Read more: 7 easy ways to cut your energy demand - Eco-friendly ways to have a picnic
Summer has arrived in the Western hemisphere and it will be perfect weather to go for a picnic in the park. How can you reduce your carbon footprint of having a picnic with friends and family? Making a few changes will make a big difference without compromising on the fun. Use low carbon modes of… Read more: Eco-friendly ways to have a picnic - Which is better: Supermarket delivery or going to the supermarket?
The way we shop makes a huge difference to our carbon footprint. Our shopping impacts on levels of deforestation, the destruction of ecosystems for raw materials, and the amount of carbon emissions from transporting throughout the supply chain and when it is finally dumped somewhere after use. Changing how we shop is essential to get… Read more: Which is better: Supermarket delivery or going to the supermarket? - What is the circular economy?
The circular economy is a concept that has been gaining more attention over the last two decades as we became increasingly aware of the challenge of moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ economy. Taking materials from the earth destroys our ecosystems, creates waste and causes greenhouse emissions. Throughout history, people have destroyed the environment for farming… Read more: What is the circular economy? - Shop to avoid deforestation
Heatwaves are causing wildfires across the world. Wildfires destroy forests every year and the size of them are getting larger as intense heatwaves dry out vegetation and makes it easier to ignite and sustain a fire. It contributes to the decline of our forests when we need them most as a natural defence from climate… Read more: Shop to avoid deforestation - Ways to make your party more eco-friendly
How can you throw a party that keeps down carbon emissions? The events industry contributes 10% to global carbon emissions every year. That is the equivalent of the carbon emissions of the USA. Throwing a party involves buying lots of single-use items such as plastic cutlery and decorations that have been made from far away… Read more: Ways to make your party more eco-friendly - Best ways to be an activist
Climate anxiety is now a very real thing; as extreme weather is impacting lives across the world and damaging the environment. Even though weather is changing rapidly and global warming is rising beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold recommended by the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we are not ‘cooked’ yet. Yes, the planet is… Read more: Best ways to be an activist - Apps that reduce your carbon footprint
The terrible weather we are experiencing around the world is only making it clearer that we need to act fast on climate change. Heat waves, droughts and floods have arrived and disrupting our lives. So, what can we do to combat climate change that will have a big and immediate effect? What we need to… Read more: Apps that reduce your carbon footprint - Should we avoid palm oil?
One of the most common things you regularly hear about that are bad for the environment, such as meat, plastic and fossil fuels, is palm oil. But it is less clear how we use it in our lives and the impact it has on the world. So what is palm oil and what effect is… Read more: Should we avoid palm oil?