Saving the Planet from the Laundry Room
Saving the planet from the laundry room or the art of sustainable washing – In this guest blog, Terry Over looks at the environmental impact of this everyday task.
Save The Planet In Your Lunchbreak
Eat less meat, go vegan, don’t eat avocados, Seaspiracy, Cowspiracy, too much plastic, which milk to get… agh there is… Read More »Save The Planet In Your Lunchbreak
Chemicals Down The Drain
I remember a light bulb moment a few years ago when my children were younger; “Keep out of reach of children” was the warning on the laundry detergent. So, if it is not great for our children, why are we using it to wash their clothes and then sending the rinsed water down the drain to the rivers and the sea?
The Road to a Low Carbon 2030 – a year at a time
We all need to half our net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. So, how could our fairly normal UK household achieve such a radical reduction?
One Woman’s journey #veganuary
“Like most people, I knew I could do more, but I wasn’t ready to commit to something which I felt so intimidated by…”
Hassle Free Veganuary
Don’t give up, be different, show some sticking power. To hopefully help with your Veganuary pledge I’ve included some tips for getting through it.
Reduce Energy Use At Home
At Sustainable St Albans, we have two thermal imaging cameras for loan. They have been borrowed by over 300 people across the district over the last six years..find out what you can discover with the camera – and how to borrow it!
Ideas For Halloween 2020 – Playing Out St Albans District
Find out how you can create a community atmosphere in your part of St Albans District and satisfy your kids’ cravings for fun and treats while celebrating the Spooky Season in a sustainable way.
The Low-Maintenance Food Garden
Perhaps you’re coming to the end of a glorious growing season in your garden or allotment, or maybe it didn’t go so well and you’re wondering how to do better next year. Maybe you’ve yet to try it and it all looks a bit too much like hard work.
Recycling right
‘Sorted by machine’ sounds easy but it’s not because we include all sorts of things in what we put out for recycling that hamper the process and spoil the end product. Along with a lot of other households in St Albans and its villages, I could do better.
The government’s ‘green recovery package’ – what does it contain?
Find out more about the Chancellor’s ‘Green Energy’ grant..
How to go plastic-free Part 2: Bathroom
How to go plastic-free Part 2: Bathroom . This week, let’s look at some ideas to rid your bathroom of polluting plastics and support small businesses at the same time. #plasticfreejuly