If anyone is qualified to talk about the state of our oceans it's Sir David Attenborough. He's dedicated his life to nature and inspired us all through his incredibly eye-opening documentaries including the award winning Blue Planet and Blue Planet II. 'We have to act. We have to act now to try and clear up some of the appalling damage we have made to the ocean...and that is going to require positive action.' Blue Planet II did an amazing job of raising awareness of the sheer amount of plastic pollution in our seas and oceans. With stats like these, 4 million tonnes of single use plastic ends up in our oceans each year, no wonder Sir David is urging us to...
Strawberry and basil are great for adding a refreshing twist to your water. There are so many benefits to including basil in your diet. Did you know basil is full of antioxidants? It contains vitamin a, vitamin c and vitamin k. It's also rich in minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Some health benefits include: anti-inflamatory, reducing the pain associated with arthritis aids metabolism increased energy levels can reduce stress and depression prevents cognitive degeneration helps maintain healthy bones has anti-aging properties Combine all that with the power of strawberries (they help weight loss, prevent cancer, reduce high blood pressure, boost immunity and protect your eyes), who can possibly say no to adding a little strawberry and basil to your...
Most of us are guilty of running to the kettle first thing in the morning to make our tea or coffee. We'd never dream of drinking the hot water alone, but what if we gave it a go? What would happen? Well, you might find it wakes you up just as much! Medical professionals advise reaching for water when you’re tired, not caffeine. Dehydration can make you feel tired and groggy, and after sleeping for 8-10 hours, your body requires hydration. The caffeine and calories in that coffee with milk and sugar might not be worth it. A standard cup of coffee with two sugars and milk can have up to 80 calories in it depending on what type and how...
It goes without saying that plastic bottles are harmful for the environment.
Yet still, for some reason, we continue to use plastic bottles like there’s no tomorrow.
In the UK alone, 15 million plastic bottles are dropped as litter, landfilled or incinerated, every day.
Earlier this year the government announced plans for a deposit return scheme for single use drinks containers (whether plastic, glass or metal), subject to consultation. That’s a bit of a mouthful isn’t it? Basically, the government are planning on introducing a cash incentive for people to recycle plastic bottles, glass bottles and aluminium cans instead of throwing them away. Yep, that’s right, you could potentially get money for returning your used cans and bottles to a recycling depot. We are beyond excited for this and not just because of the huge impact this will inevitably have on our lakes, rivers and seas. The Guardian states that only 43% of the 13 billion plastic bottles used each year...
