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Ecotip – Act to cut medicine waste
Wasted or unused medicine is a serious and growing problem for both the NHS and the environment. And it is something you can help tackle. It is estimated that as much as £300 million is […]
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Reading Hydro Mural Competition
We reported on progress with the scheme to install hydroelectric turbines at Caversham Weir in our November edition. The Turbine House will adjacent to the footpath over Caversham weir (The Clappers). Walkers passing the project […]
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Ecotip – Greening your Home this Autumn
With 40% of UK carbon dioxide emissions coming from household energy use, our homes have an important part to play in meeting our 2030 emissions reduction targets. As we move into winter and temperatures drop, […]
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Ecotip – Fit more active travel into your day
AS THE lockdown eases and we move back to travelling regularly for work or leisure purposes, it is worth considering what journeys can be made by walking or cycling. So called ‘Active Travel’ – the […]
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Ecotip – Choose song-bird safe olive oil
by Phil Chatfield Do you use olive oil for cooking and in salad dressings? If so, you may be shocked to know modern harvesting practices are killing migratory birds. Portugal’s Institute for Nature Conservation and […]
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Ecotip – Facemasks – a hidden problem
by Phil Chatfield From 15 June 2020 it is mandatory to wear facial masks or coverings when using public transport in England. Many people are already using them in shops, or even when out walking […]
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Ecotip – Keep topped up and cut plastic bottle use
Keep topped up and cut plastic bottle use by Phil Chatfield Many of us like to make sure we have plenty to drink when we are out and about. Picking up a bottle of mineral […]
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Ecotip – Knit one, purl one and save the planet
Knit one, purl one and save the planet by Pam Chatfield If you like to knit or crochet, you probably have a selection of yarns made from a variety of fibres. It is worth pausing […]
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Ecotip – Let the train take the strain
Let the train take the strain – cut your carbon footprint At this time of the year, many of us are considering summer holidays. Cheap flights have transformed travel. Short breaks in Europe or holidays […]
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Ecotip – Fighting fatbergs
Fighting fatbergs The word “fatberg” was coined after the discovery of a 130 tonne blockage in the sewers of Whitechapel in 2017. They are caused by a build-up of wipes, fats, oils and grease in […]