Eco News & Information
The UK Has a Plastic Bottle Problem Our problem with plastic bottle consumption is not a new phenomenon, nor is it a problem that will simply go away. Since the release of Blue Planet II, David Attenborough has rightly brought this issue back into the forefront of the public eye. During the show, he has […] Read more
McDonald’s Refuse Transparency on Plastic Straw Usage If the biggest companies and corporations don’t set an example, will everybody else stop caring about plastic waste too? Fast food giant McDonalds recently refused to produce a report on their use of plastic straws. After months of pressure from activist group SumOfUs, McDonald’s have been feeling the […] Read more
Start Using Your Reusable Water Bottles, Before It’s Too Late Across the UK, people are still not using reusable water bottles. After Blue Planet II showed the horrors of plastic pollution, it seemed as though a change could be around the corner. Driven to make a difference by the images shown on the programme, a wave […] Read more
The debate between raw water, tap water, and bottled water has become increasingly popular in the UK, as people are more conscious of what they consume. While water is essential for life, the source and treatment of water can influence its quality, taste, and health benefits. Whether you’re choosing between spring water, mineral water, or […] Read more
Stop Using a Plastic Straw and Start Using These Instead London is, unfortunately, the plastic straw capital of Europe. The city alone uses the same amount of straws as the whole of Italy. But, it’s time to suck it up, get rid of the plastic, and start using plastic straw alternatives. Plastic straws are an […] Read more
Some of the Most Sustainable Office Buildings in the UK Sustainable and eco-friendly office buildings not only help to keep staff motivated in the workplace but also contribute to helping the environment. In large cities such as London, pollution and waste are rife. These huge problems can only be combatted by environmentally conscious peoples and […] Read more
Plastic Crackdown Enforced by the BBC After Blue Planet II Plastic waste has a harmful effect on ocean life. Since the end of Blue Planet II, it seems as though this is really starting to hit home. From albatrosses all the way to whales, plastic waste effects every aspect of ocean life. Microbeads are killing […] Read more
Do You Know How Much Water You Consume? Your water consumption is quite simply the volume of water you use. For individuals, this is measured in litres. This measurement becomes your individual water footprint. However, water footprints can also be used for entire nations. They act as estimates of direct and indirect water use by […] Read more
Force Food Outlets to Provide Free Water Say MPs As the battle against plastic waste intensifies, MPs are suggesting all food outlets should be required to provide free water. After a trip advisor review in 2016 made news where a lady was charged £2 for a glass of hot water with lemon – are cafes […] Read more
Will Free Water Refill Points Reduce Plastic Water Bottle Waste? We covered the growing problem of plastic waste in one of our recent posts, and this is one of the most recent initiatives suggested in an attempt to reduce it. By 2021, every major town and city will have free water bottle refill points across […] Read more
How to Improve Your Office Sustainability Going green is no longer just a “trend”. It’s a conscious decision that businesses are making to protect the future of the planet and the environment. Not only does transitioning into a sustainable office help the world around you, it can also contribute to a more motivated, healthy and happy […] Read more
Remember Your Reusable Coffee Cup, Or You’ll Have to Pay As we covered in one of our recent posts, plastic waste in the UK is a monumental problem. As a nation, we are big coffee drinkers, with a £9bn coffee-shop habit. This means we often find ourselves popping into a coffee shop more than once […] Read more
The Long-Term Plastic Waste Plan and How You Can Help As plastic waste in Great Britain continues to mount, and landfills continue to fill up almost quicker than we can dig them, it is time to re-assess our plastic waste plan. Theresa May has called plastic waste “the environmental scourge of our time” and as […] Read more
Stay Organised in 2017. Tidy and Prepare Your Office Space! As 2017 comes to a close, now is the time to start thinking about cleaning, tidying and organising your office for the new year. Think of all the paperwork mounting up on your desk that needs to be filed or thrown… You don’t want to […] Read more
How Many Environmental Concerns Can We Help Reduce? Earth is currently facing many environmental concerns. From hurricanes to forest fires, it seems like the world is environmentally unsettled. Unfortunately, human activity is to blame for most of the problems. From fossil fuel overconsumption to overpopulation and lack of recycling, humans are causing huge issues for […] Read more