Everyone knows the effects of this particular economic downturn are far ranging, but the effect on recycling is slightly disappointing. A general global slowdown has caused demand for raw materials to suffer, and this has in turn depressed the demand and price for recycled material. So you have the case in the UK where Local [...]
If you’re reading this post, then you have, or at least use, a computer. It’s also likely that it’s not the first computer you’ve ever used, nor will it be the last. While most people understand the waste and recycling of cardboard and plastic bottles, most people overlook the massive amount of electrical [...]
It’s that time of year again, and the topic on the top of everyone’s minds is - What do I do with my pumpkin? Halloween and Thanksgiving have a lot to answer for with all these pumpkins knocking around. Well fortunately, our friends at Project Dirt have come up with a solution. They’ve teamed up [...]
The Japanese love their high-tech solutions. Here’s one I found while looking for more bike storage for our bike-friendly flat.
London recently had its second Freewheel event - a festival of cycling where the roads from the Palace to the City are shut down to anything but bicycles. It’s a great event, but it got me thinking about how accessible cycling is in London.
A little while ago I was in Paris and saw their [...]
The Small Steps Blog: experiment to live in a more principled and sustainable way - without losing out on all the things that make life fun
A practical guide for Londoners who want to live sustainably
