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Eco-Hacks for University Students Take a look at these small environmentally conscious tips you can use during your time at university, college, or at home-…

Coal is known for its versatility and is an important natural resource for generating electricity, producing steel and iron, refining metals, making paper and creating…

Top tips to begin your journey to a plant-based diet Food Fact: Around 6.7 million tonnes of food is wasted in the UK every year,…

House plants are a great investment for students Not only will they help you establish some form of routine, but they are a fantastic way…

It is possible to have a plastic-free hygiene and beauty routine! One of the biggest offenders of today’s plastic pollution is the 142 million units…

It is an easy way to reduce waste. Minimalism seems like a scary word tossed around by people who can fit all of their monthly…

There are always new ways to help reduce waste. We have found a great way to keep your phone, clothes, razors, and toolboxes lasting longer,…

Make your own sustainable bath bombs Bath bombs are a lot of fun, but some can be damaging to our environment. Not only do some…

Clothing PledgeTextile production is a major contributor to climate change. It produces an estimated 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per year – more…

Now you’ve got your planter, the next step is deciding what to grow! When I built my first planter, I thought it was a great…

Tips for Going Vegan by Emma Kapusniak, OPFV Volunteer If you’ve reached this page it’s probably because you’ve heard going vegan is good for you…

Foraging by Sarah Cameron, OPFV Volunteer The sun beats on my back and the smell of coconut fills the air. I’m picking gorse in a…