Author: kirsten
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Black Friday is rubbish! – National Park Print Shop takes a stand against litter with ‘Black Bin Bag Friday’
Independent, contemporary art shop National Park Print Shop is shunning Black Friday this year to help clean up the Lake District National Park by picking litter. Instead of offering discounts, the Windermere-based shop will pick 1lb of litter for every order placed in their online store nationalparkprintshop.com over the Black Friday weekend. By helping keep…
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BANGERS & MASH, WARMING CASSEROLE OR A CLASSIC ROAST? NATION’S FAVOURITE WINTER WARMERS REVEALED
NATION’S FAVOURITE WINTER WARMERS REVEALED As the weather sets in and Brits look for more comforting meal choices, new research from Smart Energy GB reveals the UK’s top 10 winter warmer dishes with the traditional roast dinner landing at number one (55%). The roast is closely followed by shepherd’s pie (39%) and sausage and mash…
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New Collection – Woven Lobster Cushions – Shiv Textiles
Dive into the coastal charm of our Woven Lobster Cushion, where every thread tells a tale of sustainable luxury. This exquisite cushion is more than just a home accessory; it’s a work of art, a conversation starter, and a testament to our commitment to eco-conscious design. Intricate Woven Details: Each cushion features an intricate lobster…
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FreeWater: Redefining Access to Water & Sustainability
Ninety degrees, parched in downtown San Diego after devouring half a pizza with my friends, my frugal student mind was focused on searching for a public water fountain or just something to quench my thirst that wasn’t ridiculously priced. Josh Cliffords, Founder of Free Water, might help me avoid a scene I’m all too familiar…
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It’s complicated, man – how I learned pollination is complex, and why it needs to be – by Stephen Humphrey
I sometimes have mixed feelings when friends introduce me as the author of “the bee book.” On the one hand, I’m touched that they’re so eager to be supportive. But then I have apprehensions over what’s going to happen when someone has a look at Paths of Pollen and finds out my “bee book” has…
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What happens to old electric car batteries?
As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, so do the concerns about their batteries’ fates once they reach the end of their lifespan. While electric vehicles can bring many environmental benefits while they’re on the road, both the production and end-of-life processes could mitigate the positive impacts that they’re designed to have.…
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Polestar chooses Ohme as its official smart charger partner
Award-winning dynamic smart charging company Ohme is the new official home charging partner for Polestar in the UK. The agreement will see Polestar recommend Ohme chargers for all its sales supporting drivers who need an EV charging solution with an Ohme Home Pro charger in its spaces locations for customers to view. “Our new collaboration…
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Breathing Easy: A Global Survey of Air Quality in Major Cities
Clean air is a fundamental cornerstone of a healthy and thriving society, with far-reaching implications for human well-being and the environment. It’s about more health; clean air is about social justice and equality. A recent study from HouseFresh looked at which cities are providing that precious clean air to their residents and which cities need…
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Every year 14 million duvets, pillows and mattress toppers end up in UK landfills! Biosnooze.
We don’t know about you but stats like that keep us up at night. So we’ve come up with a pioneering solution… a pillow with superpowers if you will. The Biosnooze Original Pillow has one mission. To save the world, one good night’s sleep at a time. Our innovative new Luxury Bio Down Pillow offers…
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VegfestUK Celebrates Twenty Years of VEGAN Festivals
Inspiring just about every vegan festival in the UK – and further afield VegfestUK celebrates 20 years of sharing a positive and delicious vegan message. The 10th annual VegfestUK festival at London Olympia National is taking place weekend November 18th 19th 2023 and celebrating all things vegan and plant based under one roof. “The first…