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The UK’s first ever ‘bee therapy’ experience is set to open at Perthshire this summer. A specially designed wooden triangular structure, known as an ‘apipod’ has been installed at award-winning Monachyle Mhor, a boutique hotel near Balquhidder.  Six beehives housing a total of 60,000 honey bees have been placed in compartments underneath the pod, which is…

Learning to make cosmetics was something I was basically forced into. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, which results in an inordinate amount of allergies. In particular, synthetic preservatives and fragrances are an absolute no-no for my skin, which rules out almost all mainstream cosmetics. I therefore had little choice but to train in cosmetic…

Cork click flooring is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a durable and eco-friendly flooring option that adds beauty and value to their homes. Let’s delve into the various benefits of cork flooring. Firstly, cork is amazing and is one of the most eco-friendly materials out there. Cork trees are sustainably harvested,…

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” Anon Some people are just waking up to the vital importance of trees to life on earth, and the critical need for humans to plant, protect and promote them. For others it has been a lifelong passion.  100 years ago, when…

A trailblazing work on environmental issues, updated for the twenty-first century.“Leiss weaves a complex and frequently scintillating theme that sometimes poses old questions in new ways and also raises new questions that might provoke a measure of lucidity in a discussion, now deeply obfuscated.” Richard J. Neuhaus, The Annals of theAmerican Academy. Concern over ecological…

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…