It's difficult to decipher the headlines these days, and generally we don't absorb more of the news than that. We're too busy and there's too much "news" thrown out there. Can we piece together the truth from a string of headlines? It's hard enough to find the truth even with a deeper analysis. What first appears true might be false, and many things are both true and false to some degree. This is clear with the word "renewable". Renewable energy is considered the holy grail for the future and … [Read More...] about Renewable isn’t always good
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The Power of Less – from Good Energy
The Power or Less - a video from Good Energy I've been a customer of Good Energy for about 5 years now and I have to say they appear to be a good, responsible, renewable energy company. I don't have … [Read More...] about The Power of Less – from Good Energy
Fairphone – a better phone option?
A couple of years ago, I read an article about Fairphone in an edition of "The Big Issue" and I was fascinated. The first thing that caught my notice was that when Fairphone's founder, Bas van Abel, … [Read More...] about Fairphone – a better phone option?
Buy local to reduce emissions
Remember those old movies where rich families would have exotic fruits from half way around the world that had to be transported on those old ships? In some parts of the world, exotic fruits could be … [Read More...] about Buy local to reduce emissions
Shaving without plastic
We are often caught in a trap of creating waste, paying too much money for unnecessary things, and not even realising there's a less wasteful, cheaper way to go. Shaving is a classic case. We're stuck … [Read More...] about Shaving without plastic
Extinction of convenience
The human race today, even in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, is addicted to convenience. It's this addiction that is bringing us down and, with all likelihood, be the main cause of our … [Read More...] about Extinction of convenience
Recycling
Disposable Batteries – what a waste!
Disposable batteries obviously increase pollution and use up the Earth's resources, but there's really very little need for them. Rechargeable batteries are so good these days that it must actually be … [Read More...] about Disposable Batteries – what a waste!
Important things other than Brexit
Living in the UK in recent times, it's hard to find news reports that don't include Brexit. Of course Brexit is an important issue that must get resolved, but there are far more important things other … [Read More...] about Important things other than Brexit
It’s Not all Rose Gold Straws and The Perfect Pantry
Today we have a guest writer, Abi Jarvis, talking about some of her advice for using less. I find Abi inspirational. She's a young person who's really showing us all the way and I'm glad that she's … [Read More...] about It’s Not all Rose Gold Straws and The Perfect Pantry
Plastic and shale gas from the US
A couple of weeks ago, I watched the BBC's programme "War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita, Series 1, Episode 3" and was shocked by many things, but none more than the fact that the UK is shipping in US … [Read More...] about Plastic and shale gas from the US
Recycled and recyclable
Here's a really good example of recycling. It's a product from Ecover where the cardboard packaging was already 100% recycled and is also recyclable. Recycled and recyclable - that's great. This … [Read More...] about Recycled and recyclable
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Anything but Plastic – it’s good to use less
This is a mini celebration of all the ethical and more sustainable businesses that are popping up all over the world. It's very refreshing to see companies with principles and a real desire to supply something better to the world rather than destroy … [Read More...] about Anything but Plastic – it’s good to use less
They need us more than we need them
I was surprised a few days ago to find a quote that was advocating one of the Use 10 Percent Less themes, namely "all things must change when the consumer does". When I found the following quote in the April/May 2020 edition of the "Resurgence & … [Read More...] about They need us more than we need them
Plastic, pollution and the coronavirus
These are difficult days for humanity with most of us now housebound to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Quite rightly, this life-and-death issue has to take priority until the threat passes. However, unusual times like these have created an link … [Read More...] about Plastic, pollution and the coronavirus
Concerns about HS2
The new high-speed rail link in England, HS2, has recently been given the go ahead by politicians. For some reason I feel deep concerns about HS2, and I thought I'd better investigate it properly. Even though trains are a less polluting way to travel … [Read More...] about Concerns about HS2
Just don’t waste – Sir David Attenborough
The amazing Sir David Attenborough gave us the very simple message of "Just don't waste!" a couple of months ago at the BBC launch of the series "Seven Worlds, One Planet". Here is what he said. ...the best motto to think about is not waste things. … [Read More...] about Just don’t waste – Sir David Attenborough