There is growing concern that everyday chemical household cleaning products damage our environment as bleach and other chemical-based cleaners enter our atmosphere and waterways. We know very little about the long term health impact of being exposed to the chemicals in household cleaning products.
Research by WWF and WorldWatch Institute suggests using natural based products. However, [...]
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Environmental projects in Braintree
News just in of several environmental initiatives in Braintree District.
Firstly, 19 environmental projects and community groups have received a Green Heart Local Award to help develop their ideas further. The projects include litter picks, maintaining riverside walks, wild flower meadows, community orchards, woodlands, play areas, floral displays, outdoor classrooms, kitchen gardens, allotments and memorial gardens.
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Great green advent calendar
Global Action Plan has launched a new way to countdown to Christmas, the great green advent calendar.
Each day we will reveal a simple action for you to do, energy-saving, water saving or good shopping habits for example. There are United Nations Environment Programme certificates and a prize draw up for grabs for those who take actions and [...]
Get active in your community!
From exploring your local green spaces to volunteering or starting a community action team, there are loads of things you can do to get active in your community!
Spring is in the air – time to get green in the garden
With the weather turning, it finally feels like spring is in the air. For many people this means it is time to start thinking about what to do in the garden.
There are lots of things that you can do to be greener in the way you do your gardening. Have you ever thought about getting [...]