Why recycling your preloved clothing matters more than you think We all know how easy it is to toss old clothes in the bin when decluttering especially when life gets busy. But before you do, pause for a moment. That jumper, that pair of jeans, or the dress you no longer wear still has a
read moreIs it too early to mention the C word? With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are already thinking about gifts, decorations, and festive outfits. Before diving headfirst into the season of consumption, now might be the perfect time for a pre-festive clear out. Christmas is often thought of as the season of
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Turning unwanted garments into fresh starts for people and the planet. Each year, millions of clothing items are tossed aside, often ending up in landfill sites and quite often some still in good, wearable condition. But what if your old jeans, jackets, or paired shoes could do more than gather dust in your wardrobe or
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In April 2025, The Climate Change Committee published a report ‘Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament’ which highlights that there is now clear and compelling evidence that climate change is causing extreme weather events in the UK, such as heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and wildfire-prone conditions, which are more frequent and severe.
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How long do we have left until we are at full capacity? In the UK, estimates typically range from six to eight years; but local authorities have been saying this since at least 2010, and we aren’t there yet. This is because EU directives have steadily increased the landfill tax, so councils have been driven to
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