sustainability
As the temperatures heat up, so does the growth in your garden - and the dreaded need to haul out that lawnmower to keep the grass in shape. But now, you can forget about what your neighbours might say about your unruly lawn. "No Mow May," originally a UK movement, has spread to other countries and proponents say it will actually keep your grass greener. Blooming flowers on the lawn attract bumblebees and butterflies as well as special species that feed off of the growth. Cut the grass and you chop off this ecosystem. "Even before wildflowers have a chance to grow up from the lawn and blossom,...
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Tourists are growing increasingly frustrated with sustainability requirements for travel, going by a survey by booking.com, in findings that tally with recent polling of consumers in other sectors. One in three of the 31,000 people surveyed in 34 countries by the accommodation platform said their choices would not make any difference to "irreversible" climate change. A quarter of respondents said the threat of climate change was "not as severe as people make it out to be" and something that almost 30% were tired of hearing about "all the time." And while 45% of those asked said they view envir...
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Google says it is making walking and rail transport more prominent in the options it provides when people look for driving routes or flights. "In Maps, we’re launching a feature that shows public transit or walking suggestions next to driving routes, if travel times are comparable and practical," the internet search portal and advertisement seller announced, saying 15 cities, including Amsterdam, Barcelona and London, are to be included in the new feature. Information on trains and buses is to be offered on Google Flights, an addition that follows their being added to Google Search in 2023. Al...
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Wholesome, nature-infused labels on shampoos, shower gel and creams might make you think you're doing a meaningful thing for the environment, but don't be taken in by appearances. Inviting images don't necessarily mean a genuine commitment to good ecology, and may simply play on associations to steer a product into your shopping basket. "It's very popular to advertise on cosmetics packaging with images of plants and leaves, flowers and fruit," says Kerstin Effers, environmental and health protection officer at the consumer advice centre in the German city of Dusseldorf. According to Effers, yo...
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Bananas sometimes go overripe and soft all of a sudden, but even if you prefer them firm, you needn't throw them away. At this stage, they are sweeter than ever, making them a great ingredient for a range of dishes. Added to biscuits and waffles, soft bananas make them as juicy as banana bread. They also add a sweet flavour and provide vitamins when added to homemade muesli bars or if you make granola in the oven. Puree bananas with a little oil, then mix them with crunchy oats and nuts and bake it all in the oven until it's nice and crispy. You can also use a ripe banana to replace two eggs i...
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