Be Sustainable in December… It’s that time of year again and no one wants a Christmas that becomes a burden to everyone or falls on just one or two people. Sharing is definitely the way forward to make the festivities enjoyable, affordable and, of course, sustainable. Please bear in mind that the ideas put forward …
Be Sustainable in November National Tree Week starts on the 25th November. Trees are our clean air super heroes, supporting our wildlife while producing oxygen and being just so very beautiful and therapeutic. While the trees are still looking gorgeous and golden, it’s a good time to celebrate everything that they do. Visit https://treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-campaigns/national-tree-week/ to …
Be Sustainable in October If you have enjoyed the Sustain-Ability mini-festival as part of the Arts Festival’s Gala in the Gardens, on 30th September 2023, read on for more ideas on how to live sustainably. We hope you enjoyed the day! It’s hedgehog hibernation season and Wednesday, 4th October is World Animal Day, uniting animal …
Be Sustainable in September This September, Go Organic! https://goorganicuk.com/organic-september Nature’s hard working bees, earthworms and ladybirds can’t speak for themselves. They have no choice about the use of harmful pesticides and fertilisers that are being sprayed on crops, which leads to their decline in numbers. Try to swap at least one more product to organic! …
Be Sustainable in August Thursday, 3rd August is Cycle to Work Day. Get the bike out of the shed over the weekend and give it a good clean and service ready to head out to work. You might enjoy it so much that you decide to keep it up for longer! National Allotments Week falls …
Be Sustainable in July Net Zero Week, 1st to 7th July, is to raise awareness of global warming and how to reduce our carbon emissions to combat the effects of climate change. At home, there are small changes we can make to tackle those: reduce food waste by using a carefully planned shopping list; resist …
Be Sustainable in June World Environment Day is fifty years old this year! Monday, 5th June sees the anniversary of this UN initiative to raise awareness of global environmental issues, such as the depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. Now the biggest threat is plastic with more than 800 marine and coastal species …
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Be Sustainable in May It’s celebration time! This month we have no less than three bank holidays to embrace and fill with mostly weather-dependent activities. Some might be organising or attending a street party for the Coronation, while others will happily retreat to their plots and make the most of an extra day’s gardening. No …
Be Sustainable in April Since last year there has been a significant shift towards environmentally responsible packaging for Easter eggs. Gratuitous plastic casings were on their way out and in came recyclable cardboard boxes with, in some cases, compostable, transparent vegetable starch windows. While there are still a lot of chocolate eggs wrapped in aluminium …
Royston First, Free Water Refill Stations Royston First’s “Love Where You Live” campaign is focused on reducing the amount of single-use plastic throughout the town and minimising Royston’s overall carbon footprint. They are asking customers and visitors to use reusable water bottles when visiting the town, and have launched a free water refill initiative. So …
Be Sustainable in March There is so much to look forward to in the spring! Those hedgehogs will be up and about and, having lost a third of their body weight over winter, please do leave dog food and water out for them. Food Waste Action Week is Monday, 6th to Sunday 12th March 2023. …
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Be Sustainable in February In these still chilly winter months let’s think about food! The 21st February is Shrove Tuesday with families across the land dusting off their trusty pans and buying ingredients ready for the big fry! But let’s think about this for a minute. We cheerfully buy readymade mixes and sprinkle sugar and …
