Growing cress for fun
So we are running a little cress experiment this week… to find out what seeds need to grow well. We took two plates, some cotton wool, and some cress seeds. Plate (1) we placed in the sunshine and...
View ArticleIt’s Earth Day 2013!
Earth Day 2013 has been given a knee-up thanks to Google featuring it as its doodle today. This sweet animation shows the cycle of seasons represented by the rising and falling of the sun and the...
View ArticleMessage in our bottle
Pollution Our seas are becoming increasing polluted. Eco brand Ecover’s aim is to create a fully sustainable and recyclable plastic that will minimise the use of raw materials in our bottles. You can...
View ArticleDo Bees like Magnolia trees?
Oh yes… clearly they do. Totally delighted today with the EU’s decision to suspend the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides. Emma Hockridge, Soil Association Head of Policy said; “This is a victory...
View ArticleThe Energy Show
The Energy Show and everything you needed to know about Methane! We love the Science Museum, and enjoy visiting the Launchpad gallery which is packed with over 50 interactive exhibits. We visited...
View ArticleGlobal warming and sunflowers
Biofuels 101 It is no longer a secret that industrialised societies have become overly dependent on fossil fuels. According to a recent study carried out by the Department for Energy and Climate...
View ArticleWorld Oceans Day
Happy World Oceans Day! Today 8 June 2015 and forever more, we want to celebrate our oceans, and also bring attention to the destructive practices, such as illegal fishing, that threaten marine life...
View ArticleSophie La Girafe leads the way
France have shown their eco-friendly colours this week, banning the over the counter sale of the Monsanto *RoundUp* weedkiller. Whilst this ban has been brought forward due to its carcinogenic...
View Articlewhat are microbeads
The circle of life – think about it, if you use a skincare product, which may contain microbeads, those little pieces of plastic smaller than a grain of sand, you wash your face, it goes into the...
View Articleinstagram challenge – doors and window
[ so good in every way ] #sgiew #sgiew_DoorsAndWindows This fortnight the instagram photo challenge takes you outside… outside those doors and windows – with guest judge and sponsor Hannah Bullivant....
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