Be Sustainable: Plastic Free Allies! The Plastic Free scheme is run locally by Royston Environmental Group and accredited by Surfers Against Sewage. Letchworth was the first Herts town to be accredited Plastic Free in 2019. Other local towns including Baldock, Buntingford and Hitchin are also working towards this status. In Royston we now have … [Read more...]

Be Sustainable: Zero Waste Christmas Christmas can be a magical time of year, but it is also, unfortunately, a time of excess waste: packaging, gift wrap, food, and more. However, Christmas doesn’t need to be so wasteful, and it can be just as much fun without. Here are some tips to get you started with a zero waste Christmas that you and your … [Read more...]

Be Sustainable: Why is Food Waste a Problem? You may not give too much thought when you throw food in the bin, but doing so can have a huge negative impact on the environment. If collected as general waste, food waste reaches landfill sites where it isn’t exposed to enough oxygen and so it begins to rot then releasing methane into the air. Methane … [Read more...]

Be Sustainable: Do You Suffer With Eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety are feelings of helplessness, panic and guilt towards to ecological climate. Whilst eco-anxiety is perfectly rational and isn’t a recognised medical condition, it can still cause harm to your mental health and impact your daily life. Here are some ideas that may help you overcome … [Read more...]