Our leisure time is important and we need to make the most of it. In this video, Karen explores some options for using leisure time that do not have a negative impact on the planet but are also inexpensive and accessible.
Read moreNatural cleaning
Manufactured cleaning chemicals are not always good for the environment. In this video Karen suggests a few of the natural alternative cleaning chemicals that can be used.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 9
The first stage is to work out the quantity of greenhouse gases we contribute to the world total and this is the end of that process.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 8
In this video, we reveal the result of our initial calculation and the total mass of greenhouse gases we emit.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 7
We’re getting close now! Here we are looking at the indirect costs to the business. That is, the things we buy, our use of transport, professional services and software.
Read moreHolidays
Holidays are beneficial to our health and wellbeing. Apart from the impact of the way we travel to our destinations, there are decisions we can make about the activities we take part in while on holiday.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 6
More data entry! Now we need to enter details about our gas and electricity use for the business to the online form.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 5
Now that we are ready to start the calculation of our greenhouse gas emissions, we need to decide which of the calculators we will use.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 4
As a provider of online training materials we expect that our use of computers and other electronic devices will contribute a significant proportion of our emissions.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 3
We are calculating our emissions for our financial year 2021-22 and identify that Brexit and Covid-19 had a significant effect.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – part 2
Now that we’ve signed up to the SME Climate Hub and made our public commitment to Net Zero, the next stage is to gather information about our business.
Read moreNet Zero by 2027 – an introduction
We’ve signed up to the SME Climate Hub and committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2027. We are doing this alongside thousands of other small businesses.
Read moreWater use, part 4
It is now later in the day and the ways that Angie saves water during her evening routine are demonstrated as well as how she makes use of the water she has saved throughout the day.
Read moreCling film
Cling film or cling wrap is widely used as a cover for food. However, as it is not always easy to recycle, it contributes to land fill where it takes a long time to break down.
Read moreFood: dairy
The dairy industry is a big contributor to the world’s carbon emissions, with dairy products being widely available and included in diets all over the world.
Read morePlanting trees?
Karen looks at the option of offsetting carbon emissions. She mentions the various projects available. One of these is the popular option of tree-planting schemes.
Read moreNet zero walking?
I found myself spending some of the day thinking about the environmental impact of hill walking as an activity.
Read moreToiletries
Toiletries can have a positive effect on our well-being. They help us to smell and feel nice. However this comes at a cost to the environment.
Read moreWater use, part 3
Angie works part time and in this Suggestion Box we look at steps she takes to reduce water use while at work.
Read moreFood: fruit and vegetables
In general, vegetables have a lower impact on the environment than meat and there is a wide range of readily available vegetables for us to choose from.
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