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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.
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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Does your holiday improve your relationship with Earth?
I read a thought provoking article recently - it's straightforward enough to question the journey I take to a holiday destination, but...
Gill Kelley
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Guardians of the Earth - How Trees Keep the World Safe
Once upon a time, in a world facing a climate crisis, an incredible army of silent, green giants stood as the Earth's protectors.
Gill Kelley
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Prince William Shares Our Philosophy
In a recent speech, Prince William showed that he shared our Hummingbird philosophy - that people need a sense of hope - not doom and gloom
Gill Kelley
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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3 Quick Positive Reads
Positive Global News. The media has an important role to play and it's our job to share with you truthful articles to show there is hope.
Beverley Morel
Sep 20, 20232 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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Carbon Sinking.
Carbon sinking is a huge topic. We can sink carbon into the earth and the sea, but too much carbon in the sea can have catastrophic effects
Beverley Morel
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Green Weddings
A low carbon, sustainable and biodegradable fabric beautiful enough to use for a wedding dress. What a wonderful idea!
Ailsa Reynolds
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Moon gardening
How many of us use the moon as a guide to our gardening practices? Moon gardening is fascinating but how does it work?
Beverley Morel
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Washed or unwashed eggs?
The more natural products we can use the better for everyone. Should eggs be kept in a fridge or out? Should they be washed or dirty?...
Beverley Morel
Jul 25, 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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Healthy soil = healthy planet
Anyway in which we can improve the soil quality helps to prevent climate change. This is a simple list of soil, seeds, plants and stuff...
Beverley Morel
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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Summer fun with the young
What to do with the kids? Get the prep in now so you are ready. This is such a lovely project, easy to do and drives a big conversation...
Beverley Morel
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Wimbledon - a sustainable approach
After our last Climate Cafe meeting, and lots of conversation about spreading messages as wide as possible, I was interested to see an...
Gill Kelley
Jul 5, 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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Parting Gift
Death and the aftermath for our bodies might be an uncomfortable subject for many but it`s worth thinking about. Many of us do indeed...
Ailsa Reynolds
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Humans can be the solution
This is an amazing story of how a co- ordinated and systematic approach has brought wildlife recovery to an island plagued by rats which...
Ailsa Reynolds
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Relax ! Don’t Do It!
And breathe … it`s official. You can put your feet up. The new garden is the relaxed garden, the untidy garden, the “weedy” garden. Even...
Ailsa Reynolds
Jun 6, 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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Stop micro-fibres entering the environment
On the subject of plastic waste, I have been meaning to buy a mesh laundry washing bag for eons. They prevent micro-fibres from entering...
Debbie Lawson
May 27, 20231 min read
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