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What to think about when switching to a plant based diet

Want to reduce your impact on the environment, or just try something new? Here’s what you should think about when switching to a plant based diet.

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Published: November 19, 2021
Author: Sophie Robinson
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Fairtrade Fortnight

As Fairtrade Fortnight comes to a close, let’s reflect on what it means, and why it’s important. How do the choices we make when shopping impact the lives of those a world away?

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Published: March 9, 2021
Author: Sophie Robinson
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A life on our Planet. David Attenborough’s witness statement.

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When David Attenborough joined instagram, he gained one million followers faster than anyone else in history. Over 6.2 million people connected to listen to his wisdom. The account was set up purely to bring attention to this new special, A Life On Our Planet. This is his witness statement of how we have gone about destroying the world over his 93 years. The film is both harrowing and hopeful.

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Published: December 22, 2020
Author: Sophie Robinson
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All About Real Plastic Free’s Packaging

We all know there’s too much plastic in the world, and that not all of it can be recycled. The food system generates a huge amount of plastic waste, but how does Real Plastic Free’s packaging reduce your impact?

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Published: December 21, 2020
Author: Sophie Robinson
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How to reduce waste this Christmas

Christmas is finally upon us, with adverts for the latest big thing everywhere. Whilst Christmas is the time of togetherness and celebration we all need this year, it is also a time of huge waste. Here are some tips to reduce waste this Christmas.

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Published: December 16, 2020
Author: Sophie Robinson
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