The Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
We all know that the three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – are key to cutting down on waste, carbon emissions and environmental damage. These are all relatively easy to manage and in fact, can be quite creative, if you just take a moment to think before you bin! The three Rs are a […]
Could wax worms solve our global plastic problem?
There have been news stories recently about an insect that can eat plastic bags. Scientists have discovered that these tiny grub-like insects, more commonly found in bee hives, can eat plastic. The question is; could wax worms solve our global plastic problem? We know that much of the 300 million tons of plastic produced across […]
Washable paper bags are this year’s greenest bargain
Anyone who follows our news section will know that we’ve previously reported on a fashion trend for bags and purses that look like brown paper lunch bags. Some of those ‘paper’ bags even retailed for over £200 each. This week, we’ve uncovered a similar range of paper based products – this time with some no-so-outrageous […]
Carrier bag Christmas tree set to light up festival
You might think it’s a bit early to be talking about Christmas, but the organisers of Durham’s Lumiere Festival, which will run mid November later this year have already started the discussions – and one of their plans involves a Christmas tree made entirely from plastic carrier bags. The Festival, which attracts around 40,000 people […]
