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Cutting energy comes home

The concept of trying to reduce our energy footprint took root strongly during the pandemic as people stranded at home saw their energy use and bills soar...

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Finding the nature cure

From tree-lined streets becoming places of refuge, to wildlife re-emerging in cities and new calls for equal access to green space, the pandemic brought us...

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The joy of slow travel

One of the clearest signs of the global pandemic disrupting the rhythm of everyday life was in changes to travel. As people largely stayed at home, they...

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Plant-based food enjoys a pandemic boost

When the global pandemic hit, many of our habits around food changed as some people working at home had more time to grow and cook food and eat meals...

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Hello good food – goodbye waste

From field to plate, around one third of food is wasted creating a huge impact on nature and the climate. But during the pandemic there is evidence that...

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Getting creative beats consumerism

Finding pleasure in play, culture and experience rather than the false promise of shopping for more ‘stuff’, is a potentially big, positive step for...

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Green travel now means staying grounded

When realisation of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic hit, overnight it became impossible to get on a plane and fly to a far-flung destination, for...

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No flight necessary

As flying becomes a no-go area for growing numbers of carbon conscious travellers, the default holiday is changing as a result of our experience during the...

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Make public art, not waste

From decorated stones left in public parks, to chalked pavements and doorstep theatre, making public art flourished during the pandemic. It demonstrated the...