This day is annually celebrated on the 28th of July to raise awareness about protecting the little natural resources we have left and bring awareness to the importance of the conservation of nature. World Nature Conservation Day acknowledges that a healthy environment is a foundation for a stable and healthy society. The exact meaning of conservation means the 'prevention of wasteful use of a resource and that is exactly what the day aims to [...]
We want to talk about the new surge of companies who are starting to plant trees to make them seem more eco-friendly to consumers when this in fact is a form of Greenwashing. Too many companies exploit the green wave to gain a better perceived public image or gain more consumers/customers. It’s to no surprise that a lot of us directly associate planting trees with a company being green. With just 2% of [...]
Let's be frank, seed bombing is the only bombing that our planet would want. It is a practice which is used in repopulation ventures, and it helps out the local environment. Seed bombing has many benefits such as; Increasing green space Improving food security Increased pollen for bees Help combat habitat loss Easy to distribute seeds They can make ugly forgotten land bloom again Restore plant and wildlife populations Nourish and feed the soil Bring [...]
As tourists, we should be more mindful of how we travel and our impact when we arrive at a destination. Traveling less is best but for those who want to see the world, there are ways to make your trips more sustainable, including where you choose to travel, what you take and a lot on how you decide to get there. What is Sustainable Travel? First off you might be wondering what sustainable [...]
Trees are detrimental to the Earth, as well as the forests that contain them, forests cover a 3rd of our Earth’s surface and contain over 3 trillion trees! There are all sorts of projects going on, large and small, designed to restore our woods and re-introduce native tree species to ancient and new forests. As one of the organizations that are dedicated to protecting our natural forests, we couldn't stress more the importance [...]
Let’s face it; most of us are in need of a getaway. This last year has been a troubled time for all of us, and with travel restrictions easing up many are finally planning their long awaited trips away from home. But if you’re still anxious about travelling abroad, or if you’re simply interested in exploring more of the U.K. this summer, then these 15 picturesque Airbnb’s might be exactly what you’re looking [...]
For too long, we have been exploiting and tearing down our planet’s ecosystems. In an Ideal world, World Environmental Day should be celebrated and acted upon 365 days of the year. Each year more and more impact is needed to help save our world, it's inevitable that days such as World Environmental Day and World Earth Day need to be more and more acted upon. A shocking statement that isn't highlighted enough is [...]
Whether walking in a local park or one's own garden, most have witnessed a bee pollinating a plant or flower. But how much do you know about the impact these seemingly small acts of pollination have on the world around us? Whether it’s in apples, almonds, vanilla, broccoli, cotton, cucumbers or coffee, or any of other number varieties of food and produce, bees play a vital role in the food security that sustains [...]
In a perfect world Earth Day would not need to exist. But with all the environmental anxieties still so apparent in the 21st century, it’s an inevitable fact that each Earth Day will become more important to observe than the last, and this year has been no exception. With each year, the effects of climate change worsen and the time we have left to correct them shortens, so it seems fitting that the [...]
Fact3 and Gone West working side by side for the planet. Thanks to Fact3 and their help with finance management and business planning, Gone West has been able to do more of what it does best: plant trees.
