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  • Plastics

Is plastic good?

Plastic is good, when used in the right way. This controversial material is one of the main culprits of environmental pollution and climate change, yet it’s not all bad news when it comes to plastic.

Article 19 Oct 2022

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  • At Home
  • Sustainable Living

Rewear to scare this Halloween!

The scariest part of Halloween is that your brand-new costume costs more than you think. It costs the planet.

Article 19 Oct 2022 3 minutes

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  • Recycling

Recycling sorter

Article 17 Oct 2022

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  • At Home
  • Reuse

The repair revival

Article 14 Oct 2022 4 minute read

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  • At Home
  • Recycling
  • Reuse

How to throw a zero waste Halloween party

There’s a chill in the air, the trees are tinged with golden hues and pumpkin spice is back on the menu. It must be Halloween!

Article 1 Oct 2022 3 minute read

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  • At Home
  • Recycling

What to do with Christmas trees?

Article 22 Sep 2022 2 minute read

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  • At Home

The sustainable Christmas gift guide

Article 22 Sep 2022 2 minute read

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Making Halloween monsters out of toilet roll tubes
  • At Home
  • Reuse
  • Recycling

Conjuring up a crafty Halloween

Article 22 Sep 2022 4 minute read

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Making a Christmas wreath decoration with tree clippings, berries and pine cones
  • Recycling

What to do with Christmas decorations and tree lights?

Article 20 Sep 2022 3 minute read

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