Category: News

  • COMING SOON! “Tool Kits For Eco Heroes” – by Its Our Planet Too

    COMING SOON! “Tool Kits For Eco Heroes” – by Its Our Planet Too

    We are pleased to be sharing the launch of these wonderful new subscription boxes, they are due to launch on the 22nd of April (Earth Day). https://www.itsourplanettoo.co.uk/ The subscription box: We are launching a monthly subscription box or ‘tool kit for eco heroes’ on Earth Day. It will deliver thoughtfully planned, fun activities, news and…

  • What is greenwashing? – By Bamboo Buds

    What is greenwashing? – By Bamboo Buds

    Environmentalist Jay Westerveld coined the term “greenwashing” in 1986, in a critical essay about the ‘save the towel’ movement in hotels. This movement had nothing to do with helping the environment, far from it, it was simply a way of saving hotels money in laundry costs, but in their attempts to dress it up as…

  • International Day of Forests

    International Day of Forests

    International Day of Forests is a day to raise awareness of the significance of all types of forests. This day is a reminder to us all and to remember the value of our forests. Walking the world, we think it is important to understand the eco systems and it is great to learn more as…

  • Spring Equinox 2022 – The Eco News

    Spring Equinox 2022 – The Eco News

    Celebrating the first day of Spring! This date is considered the first day of spring under the astronomical calculation of the seasons, which is based on the two equinoxes and solstices. What does Equinox mean? Equinoxes get their name from the Latin for “equal night”, and mark the only two points in the year when…

  • Eco Mothers Day – Unique island gifts!

    Eco Mothers Day – Unique island gifts!

    These handmade, embroidered products offer ‘one of a kind’ pieces, created by a woman’s sewing cooperative in Madagascar. Made from recycled cotton, each individual item is totally unique and offers a stunning present with real purpose. Made by the women of the Stitch Sainte Luce cooperative, the items’ sales bring in valuable income for families…

  • GREEN SWING ARE ENCOURAGING GOLFERS TO MAKE THE CHANGE FROM PLASTIC

    GREEN SWING ARE ENCOURAGING GOLFERS TO MAKE THE CHANGE FROM PLASTIC

    A wide range of strong, sustainable and biodegradable bamboo golf tees! Leading the field in promoting sustainability on the golf course, innovative golf brand Green Swing possess a genuine passion to invoke change and positively impact the industry with its extensive range of bamboo golf tees. As golfers and explorers at heart, Green Swing offer…

  • The Plight of our Bees.

    The Plight of our Bees.

    Blog by Zoë Rodgers Beaumont of Beautiful Healthy Home. Did you know “one out of every three mouthfuls of our food depends on pollinators”? World Wildlife Fund. We are so reliant upon these insects yet our methods of food production and urban spread means they are dying at an alarming rate. For many years now…

  • Sustainable Beauty – Earthy Nail Polish

    Sustainable Beauty – Earthy Nail Polish

    Women love to have colourful nails, but would you not love to have nails that protect our earth? This range is stunning for an eco brand. The bamboo lids and recyclable glass bottles are great for helping our environment. The 24 nail bottle collection contain a mix of natural and earth toned colours! Earthy nail…

  • MORRISONS INTRODUCES PLASTIC FREE TOILET ROLLS AND KITCHEN ROLLS IN PAPER PACKAGING

    MORRISONS INTRODUCES PLASTIC FREE TOILET ROLLS AND KITCHEN ROLLS IN PAPER PACKAGING

    Morrisons is launching paper-wrapped toilet and kitchen rolls to limit plastic waste and increase the use of recyclable packaging in customers’ homes. Toilet and kitchen rolls are two of the most commonly bought household products in the UK, with 98% and 82% of customers respectively, putting them in their baskets every week. The plastic film…

  • Build Your Own Binoculars – Eco-Friendly – Minimum Plastic and Maximum Fun!

    Build Your Own Binoculars – Eco-Friendly – Minimum Plastic and Maximum Fun!

    2022: Build Your Own Binoculars are the perfect addition to the STEM inspired eco-friendly Build Your Own range. Designed to encourage outdoor family fun, the new Build Your Own Binoculars help you to observe and enjoy birds and wildlife in greater detail. Construct the binoculars alone or make it a family project, Build Your Own…