Author: kirsten

Following World Earth Day, AGC take a dive into the world of sustainability, within the Interior Design Industry. AGC, Accouter Group of Companies, is Britain’s first B Corp interior design collective and sustainability is definitely on their radar, but they’re wondering if it is on everybody else’s. 22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away…

9 – 11 June 2023  Planted returns to Stourhead for the second edition of Planted Country in partnership with the National Trust from 9 – 11 June 2023.  Following the success of last year’s pilot event, Planted Country will present some of the UK’s leading nature-based businesses, alongside environmentally focused workshops, installations and a nine-part…

After the celebration of Earth Week, The Zerofy team is thrilled to mark the occasion by launching Zerofy 2.0, a new and improved version of the app with some great updates. Plus, the app is now available in the US! If you’re not yet familiar with the Zerofy app, it helps households decarbonise by tracking…

Build Your Own – Wallace & Gromit Rocket Join Wallace & Gromit on their cheese-seeking mission to the moon with Build Your Own’s new eco-friendly, STEM-inspired Rocket. Marvel at the intricate detail as you re-create the duo’s homemade rocket from their outer space adventures in ‘A Grand Day Out’. Everything you need is provided in…

New data from theecoexperts.co.uk has revealed that the energy crisis is stifling people’s green technology aspirations. The survey of 2,000 Brits showed that in the past 12 months, rising energy prices have made 43% of the public less likely to purchase low-carbon technology.  Once people reach a certain earnings threshold and therefore not as impacted…

In partnership, Petplan the UK’s no.1 pet insurer, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Didcot Town Council and West Berkshire District Council are continuing to work together to bring awareness to support responsible dog ownership by helping owners clean up after their pets in the local community.  With the maintenance of 100 stations across the 3 council…

Exploring the Edges of England by Electric Car Eye Books was the Midlands winner of the Small Press of the Year at the British Book Awards 20226 APRIL 2023 * PAPERBACK * £9.99 * / ISBN: 9781785633454 Having crossed a continent by train and sailed around the world by container ship, Clive Wilkinson has always…

STEVE BACKSHALL to be face of the BBC Earth Experience education programme for schools  OPEN NOW  10am – 7pm on Sunday – Thursday  10am – 9pm on Friday – Saturday  TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW  The BBC Earth Experience is open now! The phenomenal, immersive experience has opened its doors for visitors to enjoy the magnificent wonders…

According to new research out today, last year half of Brits (49%) bought between three and eight new items for their home. This year, Brits are planning to spend on average £1,108 on further new homeware items. Now, the impact of this ‘fast homewares’ movement has been quantified, with the amount of new items expected…

Event from The Psychedelic Society (https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/) On Tuesday 25th April, they will welcome Unseen Connections: A Concert of Plants + Voice, one of the most unique musical experiences out there – a symphony by and for plants. Part sound healing, part meditation, part visual projection and light bath, Natural Symphony uses his ingenious technology to translate the live frequencies of plants into beautiful soundscapes…