We all love a BBQ, but do you often get that nagging guilt that they aren’t that great for the environment? Well feel guilty no more, it is possible to have a Zero Waste BBQ by making some simple swaps. Are you ready to challenge yourself to a Zero Waste BBQ?
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Now we’re allowed to meet friends and family again, are you struggling with things to talk about (other than the pandemic?). What about putting a smile on everyone’s face with some well-timed jokes? Here are some of the best bin jokes to tell your friends and family.
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Not having to travel to work during the pandemic has been beneficial to the environment. However, while it’s true that less commuting has meant fewer carbon emissions, many of us have been creating more waste while working from home. Redcar and Cleveland Council is set to keep tabs on the amount of waste that’s being created while many people are working remotely by giving residents ‘smart’ recycling bins fitted with ID chips.
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Our parks and green spaces were something that many of us took for granted before the lockdowns. But during the past year, they have represented freedom. An escape from the four walls, and a chance to exercise or sit and relax out in the fresh air. We are so lucky in the UK to have some amazing green spaces. Here’s our guide to the best UK parks to enjoy post lockdown.
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Summer is coming and if the weather is kind, it means we’ll be spending more time outside. But when you visit the park or beach, is there litter everywhere? That crisp packet on the ground or the beer can in a hedge is harming wildlife and polluting the environment. So your zero waste challenge for May and June is to go outdoors and pick up some litter!
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We all know that litter was a problem before the pandemic. No one imagined that the disposable PPE designed to keep us safe would make it so much worse. How many discarded face masks or pairs of gloves have you seen out on your walks? With billions of face masks and gloves used globally every month and social distancing still needed. PPE litter remains a growing and serious problem.
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Now that lockdown restrictions are easing, your thoughts might be turning to picnics in the park or days out at the beach. But before you and your family descend on local beauty spots, you need to do some planning. To keep areas clean, safe and beautiful for others and to protect wildlife, you need to make sure you don’t leave any rubbish behind.
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Wearing a mask is now a necessity in all shops, so why not take this opportunity to learn how face masks affect the environment and also how to make your own custom design masks.
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Cheltenham is a vibrant regency town with a busy calendar of events and festivals all year round and a population of around 117,000 people. This makes keeping the town tidy a priority, and Cheltenham Borough Council, along with its environmental service provider Ubico, and partners including Gloucestershire Police, the Environment Agency and the DVLA has taken on the fight against problems such as fly-tipping, graffiti, dog fouling, and abandoned vehicles.
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Like many councils around the UK, West Lothian Council is working hard to tackle litter and keep its streets clean. From improving on-the-go recycling facilities to cracking down on dog fouling, here’s what it’s doing to fight litter.
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