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Using chalk paint to upcycle furniture Chalk paint Chalk paint is perfect for upcycling furniture because it requires less preparation than other paint types. It was developed in the 1990s…

Ever wondered how to buy clothes that don't have a damaging carbon footprint? Why be conscious when buying clothes? There are various Sustainable ways to shop for clothes. Sustainable buying…

Upcycle your old furniture to make it look new and unique! What is Upcycling? It means Creative Re-use. We can transform anything that could become waste into new materials to keep…

Don't throw away your beautiful clothes, mend them! As soon as we see a missing button, a tear or mark on our garment, it becomes an 'oh no' moment. Most…

Knowing how and what to bring home helps our health and the environment How does what I eat affect the environment? Greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere when producing…

Plastic is a big 'No-No' nowadays, so here are your options! Why Avoid Plastic? You’ve probably heard that plastic isn’t great, it’s often made from fossil fuels, it’s difficult to…

Upcycling fabric helps reduce the amount of textile we throw away What is Upcycling? It means Creative Re-use. We can transform products or anything that could become waste into new…

Swishing Parties help reduce waste! If you want to refresh your wardrobe and at the same time keep clothes from being thrown away willy-nilly, organise a Swishing (Clothes Swap) Party!…

Recycling is Easy! Recycling doesn't need to be confusing Each of the 32 councils in Scotland has different ways of recycling our household rubbish. Even across Forth Valley what goes…

Biodiversity is important in creating a Sustainable World What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is a measure of all the different kinds of organisms that are found in an ecosystem. It can…