Category: News

  • What happens to old electric car batteries?

    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.…

  • Polestar chooses Ohme as its official smart charger partner

    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…

  • Breathing Easy: A Global Survey of Air Quality in Major Cities

    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…

  • Every year 14 million duvets, pillows and mattress toppers end up in UK landfills! Biosnooze.

    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…

  • VegfestUK Celebrates Twenty Years of VEGAN Festivals

    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…

  • Socko Launches The Montys: The UK’s First 100% Recycled Socks

    Socko Launches The Montys: The UK’s First 100% Recycled Socks

    London, UK – Socko, a female-founded sustainable sock brand based in the UK, has launched a new range of socks that are 100% recycled and made in the UK. The Montys collection is the UK’s first 100% recycled socks and features a unisex design, plastic-free packaging, and comes in three different sizes and colours. The…

  • Voxblock’s Sustainable Journey: Telling Stories and Making a Difference

    Voxblock’s Sustainable Journey: Telling Stories and Making a Difference

    With Christmas fast approaching many of us are beginning to think about Christmas presents and how to buy more sustainable gifts. One company that looks set to be one of the must have Children’s Gifts this Christmas and has sustainable principles at its core is Voxblock, the screen-free audiobook player for children aged 3-12. With…

  • Zen Christmas: Top 6 Yoga Gift Ideas To Elevate The Spirit

    Zen Christmas: Top 6 Yoga Gift Ideas To Elevate The Spirit

    This holiday season, dive into the world of mindful gifting with Ethimaart’s selection of top presents for yoga enthusiasts. Discover the perfect gifts that harmonize functionality and aesthetics, designed to elevate their yoga journey and nurture their spirits. Ethimaart offers the best selection of ethically sourced crafts and gifts from global artisans and small businesses.…

  • DISCOUNTED – Sustainable Shopping: Save Money Whilst Saving the Environment

    DISCOUNTED – Sustainable Shopping: Save Money Whilst Saving the Environment

    In today’s world, it’s hard to ignore the pressing issues that surround us. From the growing concerns about environmental sustainability to the cost-of-living crisis. But on an everyday level, how can we make a difference when it seems like everything has a negative impact on the environment and our bank account? We would like to…

  • Rescued green iguana “Eddie Lizard” finds his forever home at the Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Rescued green iguana “Eddie Lizard” finds his forever home at the Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    On 26th August 2023 the Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium re-homed Eddie Lizard the Green Iguana, who was rescued by Brighton RSPCA earlier this year in January. Eddie was abandoned in freezing temperatures on a stranger’s doorway, inside a plastic box with just a blanket and towel for warmth. Iguanas are endothermic so need to be…