Climate Action for Busy People is a book for anyone concerned over heat waves, storms and forest fires. The time to create climate-resilient communities is now. While large-scale innovations in policy and technology are also needed, the wisest solutions are at local level. But with something as large as the climate crisis, where do we…
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switch to a reusable coffee cup
Paper coffee cups have plastic lining, so as well as causing trees to be felled, they can’t be recycled (and can harm wildlife that get their heads stuck inside, attracted by sweet liquids). From 2024, single-use plastic lids will be banned, but we can still send a strong message to coffee shops to use compostable…
what we can do to help Antarctica
Alberts Constructions Antarctica is a huge continent, an icy desert that usually would be very quiet, but for the high winds and now boat noise from tourists. Scientists work here to discover climate change science, and say that melting ice and pollution is harming the planet and creatures from albatrosses (babies are fed plastic pellets…
how to reduce the plastic water mountain
S’wheat Bottle We all need water to survive, keep cool, remove waste and help our joints, brain and eyes. You can get ‘extra water’ from raw fruits and vegetables, plant milks, fresh juice and herb tea. But the average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical…
how to reduce your carbon footprint
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint is a fun book packed with tips to heat or cool your house, manage electronic devices, cook smarter, garden with nature, shop local, travel sustainably and change financial habits. Read up on food safety for people & pets. And how to make gardens safe for pets (includes indoor plants to…