Every single person has their own carbon footprint yet don’t know what it really is or how to reduce it. A carbon footprint is a measure of each individual persons carbon emissions. You can work out your personal carbon footprint with this calculator by Carbon Click. Often people think that they have to make big…
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How to reduce food waste
Food waste is a massive issue so for Stop Food Waste Day which is on April 28th 2021, I’ve decided to share some ways that I reduce food waste. Did you know that 4.5 tonnes of food are wasted each year in the UK? This is roughly £700 for every family with children. – The…
Simple sustainable swaps for students
If you don’t know already, tomorrow is Earth Day 2021! This year’s theme is Restore The Earth, so I thought it would be cool to share some sustainable swaps. I know that as a student it can sometimes be easier to go for the cheapest item but, in the long run, plastic-free products are always…
15+ ways to upcycle plastic
Most people are guilty of throwing away something in the general waste bin that could have been recycled. I sometimes get confused about which items can and can’t be recycled. I am super passionate about the environment so take the time to figure it out but not everyone is. A way to not throw out…
Top tips for beginner eco-warriors
Today’s blog post is a guest post from Lauren! <3 She has written a jam-packed post on her top eco tips for a beginner. I have written a blog post over on her blog, be sure to check it out here 🥰 x HI! I’m Lauren and I write for Lauren Heart – a lifestyle…
6 ways that trees benefit us
The 21st of March 2021 is International Day of Forests, as well as World Planting Day. Trees are so important to us and benefit us in so many ways. They store CO2 Trees are such a big deal to us because they absorb atmospheric CO2, for photosynthesis, whilst giving us oxygen to breathe. This is…
7 simple actions to take for Global Recycling Day
We often think of recycling as sorting cans, bottles and glass out. But it’s so much more than that. Recycling is so great because it is renewable and therefore allows things to last much longer than they would normally. I think that a lot of people assume that because we can recycle, it means that…
The benefits of being a vegetarian
Today’s blog post is a guest post from Olivia! I’ve never had anyone guest post on my blog before but if you would like to, email me/check out my Work With Me page 🙂. Anyway, onto the post. Olivia talks about the benefits of being vegetarian – make sure you check out her blog too…
A guide to Fairtrade products
I’ve decided to upload another blog post for Fairtrade fortnight. This time, it is a guide to Fairtrade products. Related post: Why you should choose fairtrade products FOOD Divine chocolate Divine Chocolate* was started by a group of cocoa farmers in Ghana. They were the first farmer-owned Fairtrade chocolate product aimed at the UK market….
Why you should choose fairtrade products
Fairtrade fortnight is 22nd February – 7th March 2021. It is a campaign to raise awareness for the farmers and workers who produce our food. The theme for 2021 is climate change challenges. They are working in poor countries that have done the least to contribute to climate change and yet they are the ones…