We live in a world where it is hard to avoid environmental damage. When the food and drink we consume are wrapped in non-biodegradable packaging, and the transport we are told to take pollutes the atmosphere, we are sometimes left with few choices.
One such commonplace thing which people never...
Brighton Pride is looking for 'Glitterbug' volunteers to help with recycling and correct waste disposal at this year's Pride in the Park.
If you want to take part in this year's celebration whilst helping the planet this is the perfect opportunity for you: you will gain free access to the...
Corinne Taylor, 28 from Chester moved to Manchester to study when she was 19 and stayed there for 8 years. Recently relocated to Brighton with her partner Dan, she is now living in the village of Ovingdean, just on the edge of the South Downs. "It is perfect for...
Why should you care, and how can you help?
Today marks our World Environment Day, a time to reflect on our personal, and collective, treatment of the Earth.
This is a day which seems particularly relevant given Brighton's sole Green Party seat.
And, to mark the occasion, Caroline Lucas, Brighton Pavilion's MP,...
The coronavirus has changed the way everyone goes about their daily lives. This unforeseen scenario has forced everyone inside for weeks but there has been a positive side effect. While people take shelter, the environment has been thriving. Less people on the streets worldwide might be bad for businesses...
Leading oat milk brand Oatly and the owner of Flora margarine are spearheading a campaign to overturn new proposed EU rules that could have dire consequences for vegan food companies.
A ruling by the European Court of Justice in 2017 has already banned vegan food producers trading in the EU...
The legalization of cannabis products around different parts of the world, especially industrial hemp, has sparked a major revolution in the industry. Consequently, many people have realized the benefits they can enjoy from products such as the hemp flower.
There is no reason to be in the dark about this...
Proposals for overnight deep cleans of the city’s busiest streets will be discussed by councillors later this month.
It is the latest in a series of steps to improve the look and feel of the city and follows the creation of the City Centre Manager post in September 2025.
The overnight...
Everyone is currently feeling the pinch with energy bills rising dramatically. Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Brighton’s Labour MP, has already called for action to protect people after some businesses and homeowners have seen a five-fold increase in their fees.Hopefully, changes will come soon. However, this recent development has brought the need...
The world produces a vast amount of plastic. Global plastic production increased from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to 348 million metric tons in 2017. Yet much of this plastic is wasted: 86% of the world’s plastic waste in 2016 was either incinerated, sent to landfill or leaked...
