Reduce, reuse, recycle

How To Prepare Your Old Device For Recycling

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  Recently, electronic waste has been said to be at alarming levels worldwide. Some countries have significantly reduced e-waste and are, in general, recycling more. The UK is among them, with a 31.2% recycling rate in 2022, above the global United Nations average. However, there is more room for improvement. Below are some steps to…

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What To Do With Your Old Appliances – the Eco Friendly Way

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  Replacing old appliances for newer ones can be an eco-friendly decision. Many older appliances guzzle huge amounts of energy compared to newer ones and upgrading could reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on your energy bills. But just what should you do with your old appliances? Getting rid of them in the…

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How To Furnish your Home in a more Sustainable Way

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  Buying new furniture for your home can be exciting, but if you’re looking for an eco friendly way to source things, it can be a bit of a minefield too. There are so many things to bear in mind such as quality of wood, toxic chemicals used to treat furniture and protection of our…

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Three Easy Ways To Live A Greener Life

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  Autumn is often a time to take stock of your life. If you’re a parent, the children might be back at school, giving you time to reflect on your goals and values. At this time of year I often get emails from people who want to know how to live more sustainably. They might…

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4 Ways To Create a Greener Business

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  Small business is big business and a green business is a golden business. Yes, the way that we do business is changing. From now on, eco-friendly business is the way forward, especially after a recent survey showed that consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging. With this in mind, here are some…

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An easy way to declutter without contributing to landfill

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  This week I came across a system I’d never come across before, that makes it super easy to get rid of unwanted items from your home; WITHOUT contributing to the guilt of putting things in landfill. Decluttering is relatively ok for me, as we live in a rural area with space to store stuff.…

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Is Indecision Costing Your Eco Focus?

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  We’re blessed to live in an age where, for many, eco focuses are a pressing priority. Millennials, especially are waving the flag for our planet, with many changing their habits and, more specifically, their shopping habits, with sustainability in mind. In fact, many millennials report that they’d be willing to pay more for products…

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The Green Guide To Decluttering

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  Many of us are guilty of buying too much and collecting stuff we rarely use. If you’re planning to get rid of clutter, or it has been years since you last had a clear-out, here’s your green guide to decluttering. Deciding what you want to keep and embracing upcycling The first step of decluttering…

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How To Get Started With Upcycling

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  Upcycling is the process of taking old items such as furniture and sprucing it up to make it look new again. There are many benefits to doing this, including the fact that it’s fun, allows you to create unique items, and it’s good for the environment – with more items being upcycled that means…

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10 Upcycling Ideas to Transform Your Garden

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  If you really want to add a unique flair to your garden, try decorating it yourself with repurposed household items. You can also find many practical uses for recycled material such as old piping and wood pallets. If you want to freshen up your patio. You could also try refurbishing old furniture. Upcycling is…

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