Category Archives: Environment

What can be achieved

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Nev

I noticed an article about the Strauss family in the Metro the other day. They have managed to reduce the amount of rubbish they throw away over a 12 month period to a single carrier bag. It seems like they’re … Continue reading →

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What a waste!

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Nev

Consumers are putting more and more importance on green issues. Companies like Apple, Kenco and Persil have realised that reducing their packaging is a win for everyone. Less packaging obviously leads to fewer truck journeys required for distribution. One industry … Continue reading →

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Recycle less

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Nev

Yes, you read that correctly: I said recycle less. At first glance you’d think that I’d turned my back on my usual green practices but you’d be wrong. When you start thinking about things throughout their lifecycle you start to … Continue reading →

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Debt

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Nev

I’m not using the word “debt” in the traditional monetary sense here but in terms of global capacity. On Saturday we, as a planet, used up all of the resources that the Earth can produce and renew in one year. … Continue reading →

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Darkness

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Nev

“Darker than a black steer’s tukhus on a moonless prarie night” – The Stranger, The Big Lebowski Despite it’s size, Scotland is spoiled for areas of great beauty. Also, in the more remote parts, Scotland is also blessed with areas … Continue reading →

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Asking for trouble

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Nev

“It is found that anything that can go wrong at sea generally does go wrong sooner or later” – Alfred Holt, 1877 (Murphy’s Law) The Deep Water Horizon disaster is undoubtably a catastrophic occurance. At the risk of sounding unpopular, … Continue reading →

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