Month: February 2021

CO2 of food delivery

CO2 of food delivery

Lockdown measures and COVID have seen a rise in food delivery. A recent study looked at types of food and which was the worst in terms of emissions from a delivery service.

Simple Carbon Footprint definition

Carbon Footprint

Carbon footprint has become a term that everyone seems to be using. However we see everyday it being used in different ways with different meanings. As part of our February Challenges we’ve put together this simple carbon footprint definition. Simple Carbon Footprint definition 2 Simple Carbon Footprint definition 3

Decline in shark numbers

Decline in shark numbers

Far from being the deadly predators depicted in the movies, sharks are actually under threat from humans. It is we who have created a marked decline in their population over the last 50 years 😢

Grey Squirrel Control

Grey Squirrel Control

Hot on the heels of last weeks story about “Planned Pigeonhood” we have another story about the UK government using contraceptives to control Grey Squirrel populations . . . .the unintended consequences of human involvement in the environment.

Chemicals in skincare products

Chemicals in skincare products

It is a very scary fact that the vast majority of chemicals applied to the skin via skincare and beauty products have not received any formal approvals. How high do you think this number is? As much as 70%?

Climate Change definition

Climate Change

Do you understand the difference between climate change and global warming? As part of our February Challenge we are defining some basic sustainability terms. Here’s out definition of climate change – make sense to you?

Smart cycle helmet

Smart cycle helmet

If you’re into cycling this new helmet has it all . .. .lights, headphones and all powered by an innovative printed solar cells. We love seeing this sort of new technology which might help get more people cycling.

Global Warming definition

Global Warming

Our challenge for this month is to educate ourselves and our herd on basic sustainability terms and concepts. W often make assumptions on what something means without stopping to think. Here’s our definition ofGlobal Warming. What do you think? Can you do better?