National Tree Week was initiated in 1973 to encourage public interest in tree planting and to help people develop an appreciation for the importance and beauty of trees and the crucial role they play in our lives and for the environment. This week was chosen as the time to celebrate …
With Plastic-free July fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to share some of my recent swaps to try and reduce the amount of plastic we use at home. I think it is helpful to know about small and simple swaps that maybe seem trivial but if …
It’s almost that time again! Time to reconnect with nature and try 30 Days Wild #30DaysWild. This is a great initiative to encourage everyone to get outside a bit more than normal (if you can) and engage with nature in some different ways. We did this last year as a …
As part of healthy eating week, today’s focus is on eating more veg. I have been a vegetarian for about 10 years. I stopped eating meat when I learned how much meat contributed to climate change. Eating a veggie diet generates 2.5 x less carbon emissions than a meat diet. …
One of the fun things we have done as a family during lock-down has been The WildlifeTrusts/Scottish Wildlife Trust ’30 days Wild’ challenge #30DaysWild. It’s a simple challenge, do something ‘wild’ every day for 30 days. Nature is so good for your health and well-being, it helps you unwind and …
On Sunday September 22nd it was World Car-Free Day. See #CarFreeDay This event takes place on September 22 every year after becoming a global programme promoted by the World Carfree Network (WCN) https://www.worldcarfree.net/wcfd/ in 2000. In a bid to reduce pollution and congestion, the aim of this initiative is to try …
