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Peat Compost Ban Weclomed by Environmentalists

Peat Compost Ban Weclomed by Environmentalists

The UK government has issued a ban on the sale of peat compost in England to gardeners from 2024 which has been welcomes by environmentalists. 

Peat is made out of "partially composted mosses and plants in waterlogged, acidic bogs" Currently, around 3% of the Earth's surface is covered by living peat bogs.

Despite the grand step in the right directions, there are still concerns about 'loopholes' in the ban that would allow the continued burning of carbon-rich peatland.

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Plastic Waste Makers Index reveals the source of the single-use plastic crisis

Plastic Waste Makers Index reveals the source of the single-use plastic crisis

No Plastic Waste is an initiative dedicated to the elimination of the negative impacts of plastic on individuals and the planet. No Plastic Waste aims to increase transparency across the plastics supply chain. 

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Visit Aquapax at the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2021

Spring is in the air! That means it's time for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair taking place in the stunning grounds of Beaulieu from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 May. BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring...

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Water Saving Week 2021

May 17th 2021 to the May 22nd 2021 marks the annual water saving week. The yearly online event aims to raise awareness on the use of water though sharing ideas and water saving solutions. It is believed that through sharing...

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Over 80% of DuPont shareholders approve proposal for plastic pellet reporting

Shareholders proposed a resolution asking DuPont to provide reports on the spillage of plastic pellets that are released into the environment. On the 28th April in an annual general meeting, the shareholder resolution was approved by 81.2% of investors. The proposal was approved despite being opposed by management. This is one of the highest votes that shareholders have agreed on regarding an environmental issue opposed by management. 

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Say hello to our new 1L water cartons!

Say hello to our new 1L water cartons!

Have you checked out our latest Aquapax 1000ml carton? It is now available on our website for you to purchase!  As always our cartons are FSC certified plant-based carton with our brand new sugarcane bio caps. What is FCS you...

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Sustainable ways to reduce garden plastic waste in 2021

During the 2020-2021 coronavirus lockdown, gardening became a popular activity in the UK. Gardening helps us feel at one with nature and can even help reduce stress. Despite having calming properties, there is a downside to gardening which is the amount of plastic waste it produces. In the UK, it is estimated that there are 500 million plastic pots and trays in circulation. 

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Most Environmentally Friendly Countries

The (EPI) is a data report on the state of global sustainability produced by using 32 performance indicators.  The UK came fourth in the overall EPI results with an EPI score of 81.3, only 1.2 points behind Denmark (82.5) who came first. Second and third were Luxembourg (82.3) and Switzerland (81.5), respectively. 

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Earth Day 2021

The History of Earth Day

Today marks 51 years of celebrating Earth Day around the world! The EarthDay.org group first celebrated Earth Day on the 22nd of April 1970, giving a voice to the emerging public consciousness on the environment.

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