According to the Horticultural Trades Association [1], the gardening market is holding steady and there has been an increase in sales of bulbs and seeds in recent years. They attributed this to increased interest in home-growing, and people spending more … Continue reading →

Running a restaurant of any kind involves many different procedures, from sourcing and cooking food to use of resources and managing waste, all of which can impact the local and wider environment. For example, in 2010 it was reported that … Continue reading →

It is half way through the football season and many of you would have journeyed far and wide in order to give your loyal support to your team. As a regional or international brand as well as a club, football … Continue reading →

Different fruits and vegetables will be “in season” (at their peak and more readily available) at particular times of year. Therefore, if you eat “seasonally” you will be eating food that is at its best at that time [1] and … Continue reading →

Politicians, charities and protesters fill our televisions, newspapers and blogs with endearing and impassioned pleas for greener investments, greener societies and – overall – a greener future. So with government investment either directly in, or to attract, greener industries, this … Continue reading →

The short answer to this is – yes. The carbon footprint of an artificial tree can be more than ten times higher than that of a real one [1]. BUT, if at first glance natural trees seem the most environmentally … Continue reading →

Fuel bills are always higher in the winter, as heating goes on and lights are needed earlier and earlier. Warmth and light are absolutely necessary, hence the fuel allowance provided to over 60s by the government each year. But if … Continue reading →

As most of the world has witnessed over the last couple of years, money makes the world go around.  When we place our money in a bank it does not sit still in a vault somewhere.  Instead, it goes out … Continue reading →

As the world’s population is expected to reach 7 billion at the end of October, there is less and less room for this crowd of people, especially in the ‘developed world’. The value of space is increasing, and residential areas … Continue reading →

Yes, that is right; it is indeed that time of the year again. Bah. And Humbug. However, I promise it really isn’t any reason to despair. Indeed, this article is here to help de-clutter your life and all for a … Continue reading →