With its high proportion of parks and its proximity to the Peak District National Park, Sheffield is often referred to as ‘The Green City’. It was recently listed as the UK’s greenest city in a study by the University of Southampton, which ranked UK cities based on their energy use and production, waste and recycling, […]
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Dairy market leader, Arla, are aiming to take a step forward in their goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050. They claim to have completed one of the biggest analyses of Scope 3 data carbon emissions in their sector, covering the whole value chain from cow to consumer for metrics such as climate, air, water,
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The realities of Brexit for the horticultural industry are just starting to take effect. So, what are the positives? Who will be the most affected by changes to come? What is important to know as a grower? Sustainability consultant Dr. Kate Fox conducted extensive market research over the past two years speaking to growers and
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Companies such as Hello Fresh, Nespresso and Leon are amongst the many focusing their attention on carbon offsetting. This is a process in which companies can invest in environmental projects around the world to reduce their overall CO2 emissions. By calculating total CO2 emissions produced by your company you can offset the same amount, to
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It was not an easy year for anyone with the pandemic and for Londoners it was particularly hard. The pandemic has put a lot of added pressure on more vulnerable areas, and it has highlighted how there needs to be increased access to green spaces, a focus on air quality and encouragement of social and
How have London planning responded to the climate crisis following the pandemic? Read More »
1 in 4 people in the UK experience mental health problems every year. This week (10th-17th May) is mental health awareness week and the chosen theme this year is nature. The Mental Health Awareness Foundation want to raise awareness for the role that nature can play in preventing distress and creating good mental health. At
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Hydroponics and Aquaponics are both methods of growing in a soil-free environment, with the main difference being that aquaponics use fish in their closed loop system. The freedom that comes with not having to use soil in these farming methods means that crop can be grown anywhere, anytime. Moreover, these methods are more efficient with
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Impact Investing looks at investment in funds, companies or organisations that generate a positive, measurable social and environmental impact whilst still providing a financial return. In 2009, the Global Impact Investing Network published a report, predicting that impact investing market would reach around £28billion in assets by 2020. Now, in 2021, the market has reached
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Brexit and climate change have impacted the way many of us in the UK think about food production. In the last 35 years, our levels of self-sufficiency across the UK, with regards to fruit and veg, have decreased to just 64%. Although importing food can be extremely competitive price wise, our current situation forces us
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Covid has sparked many new hobbies and trends, baking banana bread, focaccia art and crocheting to name a few! One of our favourites is growing microgreens. There has been a shift of people’s mindsets since the first lockdown begun, with more questions being asked of where our food is sourced and what we can do
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