Our first rubbish related story takes us to Wales, where a local charity has raised concerns due to the discarded PPE collecting in public spaces. We then travel to Stevenage where a young Eco-Warrior has contributed massively to the efforts by collecting bags upon bags of rubbish. In Devon, the council is appalled by the amount of refuse left by beachgoers. To end this weeks roundup we discuss a new anti-litter scheme being set up in Northampton
Read MoreSpain's capital city is known for its football and beautiful streets, but further to this Madrid have moved forward in leaps and bounds ecologically.
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Read MoreIn this edition, we focus solely on delivering the know-how on what the do's and don'ts are when out and about during the Lockdown.
Read MoreBristol might not be the first place you think of when it comes to the world’s greenest cities, but it actually has some pretty impressive green credentials.
Read MoreFreiburg is widely considered the single best city for sustainable urban development. Starting early, in the 1970s, Freiburg has tackled energy and climate change, transport and land use, urban liveability and safety, and democratic issues – all using a highly integrated approach. In two separate learning cases we look at this integrated work in Freiburg, and at Freiburg’s integrated renewable energy concept, Freiburg Solar Region.
Read MoreCape Town has been hailed the greenest city in Africa, and for good reason. The ‘Mother City’ as it is affectionately known by its residents, has invested in cleaner public transport, a network of cycle lanes, and renewable energy to power its sprawling metropolis.
Read MoreIf you run or manage a business and you aren’t recycling, you’re missing a trick. Not only is recycling much better for the environment, but it also helps you save on waste management costs and improves your reputation with customers and clients.
Read MoreHands up who has a drawer at home full of random things that don’t have a place anywhere? Does the drawer have about 50 batteries in it, some that work, and some that don’t, because you’re just not sure what to do with them when they’re finished with?
Read MoreCigarette litter continues to be a growing problem. The smoking ban that was introduced in 2007 led to a huge 43% increase in cigarette litter, according to Keep Britain Tidy, and it’s one of the most commonly found pieces of litter on beaches...
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