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Gardening Shortcuts That Take The Pressure Off

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  Throughout the lockdown, gardens have never looked so good! Unless you’re a full time carer, homeschooling or a key worker then there has been plenty of time to get our gardens looking good. But with schools re-opening and parents going back to work, it’s time to figure out how to continue keeping a decent…

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Can You Create A Green Business By Being Entirely Online?

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  I’ve been fortunate enough to work for myself, from home, for the past decade. It’s a great way to reduce my carbon footprint as I don’t have a commute, hire and run a separate office (we use a room in the house) and I don’t hire staff that come to the office every day.…

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5 Ways to Make Printing at Home as Eco Friendly as Possible

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  How’s your lockdown going? One of the things that’s been highlighted for me is the importance of all the resources I have. As I’ve been ‘into an eco friendly lifestyle’ for many years, that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but even I am seeing the value in so many more things. Take…

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5 Sustainable Gift Ideas

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We all have a friend or family member who can’t bear to be inside and at every opportunity is itching to get outdoors! I find these people really fun to buy for when it’s their Birthday because most of the nature lovers I know, automatically appreciate a more sustainable gift that doesn’t use unnecessary or…

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With These Three Easy ideas

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  There are many things we can all do to become more eco-friendly. It’s becoming easier thanks to pressure on manufacturers, awareness through the internet and movements such as Climate Strike. Cutting down on your carbon footprint will help you to be more environmentally conscious, as in some cases can save money too – when…

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Simple ways to make your kitchen more eco friendly

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  I have to admit, I have a bit of kitchen envy at the moment! We have new neighbours and they’ve gutted and renovated their home. It’s made me realise just how much I’ve been putting up with – especially in our kitchen area. Think 1980’s! Contemporary designer kitchens are known for their sleek, stylish,…

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The Worldwide E-Waste Problem

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  You may have heard of the term ‘e-waste’ before, but you may be unsure of what it means and whether it applies to you. E-waste is simply any electronic waste, from laptops and televisions to refrigerators and smartphones. And, it is something that everyone needs to be concerned about. The problem with electronic waste…

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Eight Sustainable stocking filler ideas

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  Even though my daughter is grown up, she hasn’t outgrown the idea of having a Christmas stocking filled with treats! I’ve done my best over the years to indulge her and each year look for more sustainable options. As many cheap stocking fillers come with untold harm to the environment. Here are some sustainable…

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Really Common Gardening Mistakes That Can Be Fixed

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  Many amateur gardeners exist and while some are naturals, others have to learn to develop a green thumb.  Here are some of the most common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them. Improper Watering Technique Many garden owners water at the wrong time of day. For instance, if you water during the heat of…

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