Category: News
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Green Revolution Stifled by Soaring Cost of Living
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…
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Petplan renews contract for the 3rd Year consecutively – Help Push Cleaner, Responsible Dog Ownership
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…
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CHARGING AROUND – By Clive Wilkinson
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…
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BAFTA award-winning Wildlife Presenter and Adventurer – BBC Earth Experience
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…
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Nation encouraged to join a Consumption Rebellion this Earth Day – Brits set to waste close to 44 billion kilograms of carbon this year on new homeware purchases
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…
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Symphony by Plants, the most unique musical experience
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…
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Get the Bower App to cash in when you recycle!
As part of an on-going sustainability drive, The Somerset Toiletry Co. (STC) is the first UK company to partner with ‘Bower’, an innovative app rewarding customers for their recycling efforts. Anyone can use the Bower app, but STC customers will receive extra points for recycling their toiletries correctly, which can be converted into cash vouchers…
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INTRODUCING SHADE – INNOVATIVE FASHION AI TECHNOLOGY
Discover truly sustainable fashion alternatives in real-time for free. VIEW HERE (Chrome) Winner in ‘Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards – Fast Company Vogue YOOX Challenge: the future of responsible fashion Finalist – YOOX Mayor of London Entrepreneur Programme Finalist – RCA Undaunted’s The Greenhouse for Climate Positive Startups at Royal Institution & Imperial College…
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WIN an IPAD and READLY Subscription! How climate friendly are your reading habits?
New figures from unlimited digital magazine and newspaper app Readly show that two thirds of people (69 percent) believe it is important that their reading habits are climate friendly and 1 in 4 have broadened their consumption of content over the last few years to obtain a more considered, balanced opinion and counteract fake news.…
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Demand For Energy-Saving Home Improvements Almost Doubles In 2023
This Earth Day, a new sustainability study reveals the ways homeowners are adapting their homes to make them more environmentally friendly and to reduce the cost of their energy bills As the cost-of-living crisis deepens and with energy prices still sky high, a new study from the find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People reveals almost twice…