Each year in November, we celebrate ‘Guy Fawkes Night’, which is more commonly known as Bonfire Night.
On this night, people attend firework displays and have bonfires. Although it may seem harmless, as it is only one night a year, some of the toxins never fully disintegrate and remain in the environment.
Continue reading Is Bonfire Night ruining the environment?The scariest thing about Halloween is the amount of waste produced every year.
It is estimated that around 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste is generated from throwaway Halloween clothing alone. Although that is shocking enough, if you add packaging from decorations and sweet packaging, even more waste is created.
Due to the huge amount of plastic waste that Halloween causes, the environment becomes damaged due to harmful chemicals polluting land and water. When plastic waste is incorrectly disposed of, it can find its way to the ocean, negatively affecting a variety of marine life, including seals and seabirds, to name a few.
When plastic enters the ocean, marine life ingests the harmful chemicals of the plastic and suffers for a long time before an inevitable death.
By having a green Halloween, you help the environment and you will still able to have a spectacularly spooky celebration. Keep reading to discover ways to be environmentally-friendly this Halloween.
Continue reading How to have an environmentally-friendly HalloweenThis year, World Cleanup Day is on 19 September, and there are a lot of ways you can support the movement or get involved.
People from all over the planet are making a combined effort to clean the planet in just one day.
Although the waste crisis seems like an unmanageable situation, taking part in this day can make a huge difference.
Keep reading for information on how you can get involved this year and the benefits this movement has on our environment.
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COVID-19 brought the world to a halt and led to a huge increase in remote working. However, as coronavirus restrictions ease, many organisations are returning to office working. If you have staff that are about to begin their return to the office, it is crucial you have made it safe during this time.
The government has emphasised that it is vital for businesses to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment and use it to inform any decisions they make regarding coronavirus control measures.
Keep reading for some office safety tips during COVID-19.
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Plastic pollution has been a growing concern in recent years, especially when it is discarded in the environment instead of being recycled in the correct way.
We can all do our bit to avoid plastic packaging, recycle where possible, and focus on reusable rather than single-use plastics.
Continue reading How to reduce plastic pollution in the homeDuring this uncertain time, it can be tough to know how to dispose of waste and recycling. The amount of litter has seen an increase during the age of coronavirus.
Mainly, people are wrongly recycling personal protective equipment (PPE), which is contaminating rubbish and putting all the key workers at risk. It is vital that in this strange time, we all make a conscious effort to recycle to the best of our ability.
Below are some tips on how to correctly dispose of your waste and keep up with effective recycling.
Continue reading How to dispose of waste and recycling in the age of coronavirusCoronavirus has left the majority of us in self-isolation. It is a scary and new situation for people to be in, but there are small steps you can take to reduce the risk of the virus spreading.
The government has given clear guidelines about staying at home. They are as follows:
You must follow these guidelines as you can spread the virus, even if you don’t have any symptoms.
While at home, it is vital that you keep surfaces and rooms clean, as germs and bacteria can attach to surfaces, which leads to spreading among members of your household.
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Food waste is a huge problem that not many people are talking about. More than one-third of all food produced globally is wasted or spoiled. In fact, food can be wasted before it is even sold.
For example, if fruit and veg are misshapen, marked, discoloured or oddly sized, there’s a chance they don’t meet customer standards. This results in them being thrown away before even leaving the farm or where they have been produced. Unfortunately, sometimes food goes off during transportation, which means it has to be discarded as it is not suitable to consume.
People throwing away their food is one of the most common reasons for food waste, and over 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year. From not understanding the difference between best before and use by dates, to people overbuying, there is a lot of food waste that can easily be avoided.
Below are a few tips on how to reduce food waste and save money.
Continue reading Top tips for reducing food waste and saving moneyIf someone fly-tips on your land, it can be frustrating, and unfortunately, the responsibility falls to the owner of the land. Fly-tipping is illegal, and people can be fined and prosecuted for committing the offence. There are certain things you must do if someone has fly-tipped on your land, so let’s take a look below.
Continue reading What to do if someone fly-tips on your landWhen your washing machine stops working, don’t let things spin out of control. It is important to dispose of your washing machine safely and legally.
Washing machines are part of our everyday life and it can be a stressful situation when they stop working properly. So, what do you do next?
Continue reading How to dispose or recycle your washing machine
