There's Plastic In My Chewing Gum?
Worldwide we roughly chew 560,000 tons of gum every year equating to 374 billion pieces. But did you know your gum may contain plastic?
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42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — August 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Ground Truth RIKR Camera Bag Review
Camera bags come in various shapes, styles and colours, however Ground Truth have put their efforts into producing a bag available in one size, colour, and style. Despite this, the bag is promising in what it delivers, such as the companies ethos towards the environment. In this review, I will
Transforming Beauty: How Plastic Freedom is Redefining Skincare Packaging
Launched near the end of Plastic Free July, Plastic Freedom potentially has changed the refill market, making it easier, cheaper and more accessible across the United Kingdom. Beth, the owner of Plastic Freedom on social media, told her followers she had been planning these for ages, wanting to make refills
Review: BURDEN – Fashionably Reducing Single-Use Plastics
💡This review was written by a friend of mine, with a final proofreading and layout done by myself. It is a well-known fact that plastics are useful, yet they can have a detrimental impact on the environment. Plastic waste has not only been piling up drastically in landfills, but can
46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — July 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
One Nine 5 Eco Travel Wash Bag Review
There are plenty of washbags on the market, however, with sustainability at the forefront of consumer minds, marketing is often engineered to oversell their commitments. In this review, I will be looking at One Nine 5, who utilise a return to recycle scheme and utilised recycled polyester inside the bag.
Sustainable Pleasure: Discover The Natural Love Company's Refill Scheme for Lubricants
Having previously covered The Natural Love Company as part of our sustainable and paraben free lube guide, I am excited to announce their latest move towards sustainability and convenience. The Natural Love Company has announced a new refill scheme for their popular personal lubricants. From the start, they have utilised
42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — June 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (July to September 2025)
July Plastic Free July – 1st — 31st July 2025 Every year, Plastic Free July encourages people to refuse single-use plastic products and packaging. Bees’ Needs Week — 14th July — 20th July 2025 An annual awareness campaign about bees organised by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) which seeks to
What Is Show Your Stripes Day?
Show Your Stripes Day is an annual event held on June 21st. Prof. Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading came up with this project. Its goal is to make people more aware of climate change by using vertical coloured bars to show how the Earth is slowly warming up
44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — May 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
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The Benefits of Ad Blockers: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
In today's digital world, we are constantly bombarded with online advertisements. Online, we experience them through YouTube, streaming TV, social media, websites and more. As well as disrupting the tasks we were doing, these adverts slow down the webpages we want to read, and consume energy. As our
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Waterbear is the Netflix For Climate Documentaries
Environmental programmes are readily available on TV. But what if a platforms sole mission was environmental documentaries? Meet Waterbear
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44 Positive Environmental Success Stories — April 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Reviews
Gomi Power Bank Review: A Sustainable Way To Charge Your Devices
Powerbanks are deemed essential by many due to our reliance on technology to get us through our day. With this in mind, the market is saturated with different sizes, functions, and styles. However, with sustainability at the forefront of consumer minds, some companies are seeking to change the market, and
Guides
Podback Recycling Has Changed, What Does It Mean For You?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks globally, with the pod market expected to reach 29.7 billion Dollars this year (2025). Unfortunately, these single use pods generate approximately 576 000 tonnes of global waste (based on the average weight of a capsule of 12 g). With this in
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42 Positive Environmental Success Stories — March 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Sustainable Lifestyle
Eco Awareness Days: 3-Month Calendar (April to June 2025)
Our quarterly blog outlines a selection of upcoming environmental consciousness awareness days celebrated in both the UK and around the globe. This time we are looking at April to June, which raises awareness of many animals such as otters, chickens, and crows. April World Aquatic Animal Day – 3rd April 2025
Reviews
My 30-Day Journey with Ocean Bottle: What I Learned
Drinking water is essential to keeping us hydrated, but with different materials and styles of bottles, choosing the right one can be difficult. Recently, I changed water bottles as my old one was losing the paint, damaged and difficult to clean. After some considerations, I selected the Ocean Bottle and
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40 Positive Environmental Success Stories — February 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Minimalism
9 Minimalist YouTube Channels You Need To Follow!
I remember picking up about minimalism through YouTube, and how freeing these content creators' houses looked. While each creator their interpretation of minimalism, there was a common theme of “live with what you need”. Likewise, minimalism often ties in with sustainability and buying items for life. I found the
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46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — January 2025
The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation
Reviews
Turning Waste into Music: A Gomi Speaker Review
There are no shortage of portable speakers on the market, however, with sustainability at the forefront of consumer minds, marketing is often engineered to oversell their commitments. Many popular brands are embracing recycled materials, however every part of Gomi's range of technology is meticulously thought about with sustainability