Author: kirsten

London UK, November 14th 2022: Guillaume Raillard, trustee, and co-founder of Litter Free Norbury(‘LFN’) is pleased to announce that Litter Free Norbury(‘LFN’) has been approved as a charity by the UK Charity Commission. It’s a big success for LFN and it will make a huge impact on the community and future projects to make a nicer place, free…

This Christmas, UK car scrappage service Scrap Car Comparison have partnered with The TOY Project, to recycle toy vehicles, by donating them to support children and communities in need. The new ‘Scrap Car Santa’ scheme encourages parents and children to donate their outgrown toy vehicles this festive season to The TOY Project, who will recycle the toys,…

Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID. Buzz is now available as a one-stop EV package with Ohme’s Home Pro smart charger included. Following last month’s announcement of the partnership between award-winning smart charging company Ohme and Volkswagen, this latest announcement sees customers who finance their ID. Buzz or ID. Buzz Cargo also receive an Ohme Home Pro.…

Next February’s Dark Skies Festival will showcase not just the beauty of the night sky above both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park but also how important it is for light pollution to be curbed. The Festival has become a popular half-term fixture for thousands of people to enjoy spending time outdoors…

West Midlands UK, November 8th 2022: Jutexpo have reached the 100 million bottle mark having been recycled and converted into reusable shopping bags.  With nearly 1 million plastic bottles being sold every minute across the globe, and the average time for them to biodegrade being 450 years, Jutexpo have taken action, by quite literally taking the bottles…

Jen and Faye run SustainaBrum, a website directory and Instagram account aimed at raising the profile of Birmingham’s sustainable businesses. It’s a resource for those looking to find sustainable shops, restaurants or services – they aim to take the hard work out of making more sustainable purchasing decisions! Their website includes a map for finding businesses near you,…

Watch vibrant colours and patterns change before your eyes with Build Your Own’s new eco-friendly, STEM-inspired Kaleidoscope! A planet-friendly take on a traditional kaleidoscope, this multi-functional kit provides hours of entertainment. Slot in your choice of colourfully printed pattern disc, then twist and turn your kaleidoscope tube to create amazing displays! You’ll be dazzled by…

COP27 is in full swing, with global leaders seeking the ever more urgent need to effectively tackle the challenge of climate change. Running until 18th November, the event is also serving to focus the minds of businesses around the world on how to operate more sustainably. In the property sector, leading Spanish home builder Taylor…

John Constable’s ‘The Hay Wain’, John Everett Millais’ ‘Ophelia’ and Lowry’s ‘Coming Home from the Mill’ are amongst a series of classic artworks that have been given a modern makeover to highlight some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The re-imagined artworks were created by acclaimed digital artist Quentin Devine to mark the…

With COP27 in full swing, recent research has revealed stark disparities between students’ opinions and understanding of key issues regarding sustainability.  Three quarters (74%) of students researched recognise the importance of Carbon Literacy, and many are changing the way they live their lives to help address the climate crisis.  The majority (83%) of savvy students…