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Reasons to eat organic food

1. In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium. 2. They’re free of neurotoxins–toxins that are damaging to brain and... [Read more of this article]

Ethical grocers offer an alternative to supermarket chains

Unicorn Grocery is a worker co-operative owned and run by its workforce, and offers advice and support to others setting up similar ventures. Since opening in 1996 Unicorn Grocery has offered an unbeatable range of affordable, fresh and wholesome food to its South Manchester customer base. Unicorn Grocery, regularly publishes its organic fruit and... [Read more of this article]

Q&A: Recycling

How does recycling work and should we really bother? What is recycling? The recycling process involves waste materials being collected, sorted and made into new products and materials. The recycled product will often be the same thing it was before (a glass wine bottle, for example) but can also be “downcycled” into a new product or material... [Read more of this article]

Grow your own veggies this spring

With allotment waiting lists massively over-subscribed and people right across the country keener than ever to grow their own fruit and veg, the aim for Landshare is to become a UK wide initiative to make British land more productive and fresh local produce more accessible to all.  But all of this depends on people like you registering their interest... [Read more of this article]

Why not set up your own market stall

A market stall is a great way to earn a little extra money or even start your own business, its not as difficult as you might think. Markets full of independent traders breath life into our local communities and town centres at a time when so many high streets are declining. Big names like Tesco and Matalan started life on a market stall, so with a... [Read more of this article]

Tackling the UK’s growing waste problem

Tackling the UK’s growing waste problem Household waste in the UK is becoming an increasing problem, with people throwing out over 1072 kilograms  (1.07 tonnes) of waste per household every year, of which 403kg was recycled.  Per person, 473kg of household rubbish was thrown out and 173kg recycled. An average small family car weighs around 1 tonne,... [Read more of this article]

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