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Small Changes Make a Big Difference
It's easy to get so caught up in the doom and gloom about climate change. That's why here at Be a Hummingbird we (Beverley, Ailsa and myself, Gill) decided to focus on the positive steps. Because even small steps, to try and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, are making a big difference.
We know there are elephants...
The hummingbird teaches us that persistence and commitment to our cause, no matter how daunting it may seem, can inspire others to join in.
Gill Kelley
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Sustainable Living Hacks: Easy Ways to Go Green in Your Daily Life
Are you looking to reduce your environmental impact and live a more sustainable lifestyle? At Be a Hummingbird/Lot Climate Café we...
Gill Kelley
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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Recycling Used Coffee Grounds
Before you throw your used coffee grounds into the bin let's look at some of the ways they can be reused around the house and garden.
Beverley Morel
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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Cambridge University boosts recycling
Cambridge University plans to be using new bins, 3D scanners and 22 miles (35km) of conveyor belts in a bid to increase recycling from...
Gill Kelley
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Can used nappies really be used to help build houses?
Can they? Do we want them to? The answer is probably yes because they are non-recyclable waste which goes to landfill. And there are a...
Beverley Morel
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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To Recycle or not to Recycle that is the question! Part 3
Since joining the Lot Climate Café and volunteering to research the subject I have drastically reduced what I am putting into the grey...
Janet Whyte
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Recyling - v - Upcycling
I really thought I understood this. Thought I had it off pat. Googled the differences and there were so many articles with nearly the...
Beverley Morel
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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To Recycle or not to Recycle that is the question!
Since 2018 the rules on recycling in France have been being simplified. The aim is for the sorting centre to decide what can be recycled...
Janet Whyte
May 30, 20232 min read
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Turn repurposing household items into a creative pastime
The notion of Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose , Recycle can even be turned into a creative pastime, so this is a bit of fun. We all have...
Ailsa Reynolds
May 23, 20231 min read
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91% of plastic isn't recycled!
Hello, something that constantly bothers me is plastic. The stats are everywhere… plastic usage is doubling every 10 years, 91% of...
Debbie Lawson
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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Making a Choice - Packaging
It can sometimes be really difficult to make choices. It's a minefield out there! Reproduced with the kind permission - Megan J Herbert...
Ailsa Reynolds
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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Repair Cafés
I love the idea of repair cafés. The whole ethos of moving away from a throw-away culture to one of salvaging items so that they can have...
Ailsa Reynolds
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Reduce, reuse, recycle
Let 2023 be the year we all help to prevent climate change. One small step at a time. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Reduce – minimise the...
Beverley Morel
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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