by Eilidh Dempsey |
Cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter. They pollute streets, beaches, and waterways. But are cigarette butts biodegradable? And how badly do they harm the environment? Here’s the shocking truth. Read more
by Karen Stankiewicz |
Cardboard boxes have become a staple in most homes. We’ll take a look at cardboard box recycling, how to do it, and why you should! Read more
by Sharon Hodge |
Plastic Free July is a campaign that aims to help us reduce our plastic consumption. Here are 10 ways to participate in the challenge. Read more
by Philipp Multhaupt |
Frittata di spaghetti is a simple dish which can be made fresh, or using leftover spaghetti. We’ll share an easy vegetarian version of this popular recipe. Read more
by Pascal Thiele |
Black plastics are almost impossible to recycle, making them even more harmful than other plastics. We'll take a look at why these materials are so problematic, and what the alternatives are. Read more
by Utopia Team |
Regular coffee pods are expensive, resource intensive and wasteful. But there is a better alternative: We have tested different refillable Nespresso pods for you. Read more
by Maria Hohenthal |
Regrowing vegetables from scraps on the windowsill or in the garden is a great way to reduce food waste. Find out how to get started. Read more
by Utopia Team |
Food waste is a serious problem. Only half of all the food we produce gets eaten. Let's take a stand together to reduce food waste in our own homes and communities. Here's how. Read more
by Sarah Brockhaus |
Precycling is the simple and sustainable act of preventing waste. Here's how you can make a difference by saying no to product packaging. Read more
by Annika Flatley |
Bioplastics are used in products from garbage bags to coffee cups. Are these alternatives to conventional plastic really more environmentally friendly? Read more