So, we’re being told that the planet is heating up. Without big changes, the sea levels will rise dramatically, some countries will be too hot to live in and our reliance on air conditioning will be a catch-22. But if the planet is warming, why has the weather been so cold? Across the world, thereContinue reading “Cold Weather and Global Warming”
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1 Year of Waste Makes Waste
Happy Birthday to this blog! Wow, I can’t believe that I’ve been writing stuff on here for an entire year, and what a year it has been. There’s no doubt that I wouldn’t have done as much on this blog if it wasn’t for the pandemic, because I had so much more time to spendContinue reading “1 Year of Waste Makes Waste”
Wait… What is Sustainability?
When I asked whether people wanted to see the kind of thing I’ve been studying at university, it was a huge yes! So, this week I wanted to talk about one of the topics that I’ve been covering this term – the idea of sustainability. The word ‘sustainable’ is something that we often see onContinue reading “Wait… What is Sustainability?”
The Label Series: Clothing Labels
When I was younger and I’d go clothes shopping with my mum, we would always steer clear of items that say ‘hand wash only’, and try not to buy clothes made from synthetic materials. But are either of these things good? In this weeks label series post, I’ll be talking about the labels we seeContinue reading “The Label Series: Clothing Labels”
The Label Series: Food Ingredients
If you’re concerned about the environment, what are the most important things to look for when you’re shopping for food? Well, today, I should be able to answer that. The following are all labels that you could see on products, what they mean and why we should try to buy products that use them. Remember,Continue reading “The Label Series: Food Ingredients”
Mushroom Stir Fry
Stir fry is one of my favourite meals to make, especially when I’m cooking for other people who aren’t vegetarian or vegan. I can do the same base, then add mushrooms or tofu for me, and meat or fish for other people. I tend to do a very plain stir fry, then put the flavourContinue reading “Mushroom Stir Fry”
The Idea Of Trying
A bit of a reflective post today, not as many facts and a lot more feelings. I’m about a year into my journey of learning more about the environment and trying to do as much as I can to be sustainable in all aspects of my life, and yet I still sometimes feel helpless. SoContinue reading “The Idea Of Trying”
How About… Palm Oil?
Palm Oil is in everything, from lipstick to pizza – but what is it? And why is it bad for the environment? In this post, I’m going to talk about what it is, where it comes from, why it’s a problem, and how we can help. What is it? Palm Oil is a type ofContinue reading “How About… Palm Oil?”
How About… Heatwaves?
The great British summer – promised rain, a few days of sun and then more promised rain. Right? Not necessarily. It’s no secret that the weather is getting warmer, and has been for years. But that’s good news for our sun tans, ice cream shops and washing lines, so it’s not that bad – weContinue reading “How About… Heatwaves?”
Waste Makes Waste 