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Following on from my previous post about Recycling in the Lot our recent visit to the Recycling Centre was both fascinating and instructive. Apart from seeing the amazing mounds of rubbish waiting to be sorted and the impressive machinery used to sort it, which actually wasn’t working when we got there because the staff had just gone off on their tea break, I think the thing that impressed us all the most was to realise, conscientious as we all are, how much better we could d

I really thought I understood this. Thought I had it off pat. Googled the differences and there were so many articles with nearly the...

Death and the aftermath for our bodies might be an uncomfortable subject for many but it`s worth thinking about. Many of us do indeed...

This is an amazing story of how a co- ordinated and systematic approach has brought wildlife recovery to an island plagued by rats which...

The Wildlife Trust has won a Gold Medal and 'Best in Show' for their garden which they say combines beauty with biodiversity. Estelle...

Since 2018 the rules on recycling in France have been being simplified. The aim is for the sorting centre to decide what can be recycled rather than the consumer so all packaging should go in the recycling bin, even though not all of it will end up being recycled. Since early 2020 the Lot has had a new recycling centre in Catus. Le Centre de Tri, (trier = to sort, think of the English word 'triage' used in the medical sense where patients are 'sorted' in order of severity o

Being born and growing up in the Netherlands, I grew up with water all around me. We lived a 15min walk from the North Sea, and near the...

The notion of Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose , Recycle can even be turned into a creative pastime, so this is a bit of fun. We all have...

As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, it's becoming clear that we need to take action to reduce our greenhouse...

I never knew there was a World Bee Day. It was instigated in 2017, and its aim is to highlight the importance of bees and encourage ways...

This is a fantastic story about the Kissimmee River in Florida. Over the last 100 years this river was subjected to drainage to create...

So good to see that even my hairdresser (Hair Nature in Prayssac) is helping the planet. I love the idea that my hair can help protect...

Food Waste is a big problem: if we think of the land, resources, and chemicals used to produce, transport and store it and then recognise...

I've read lots about bee corridors – such a wonderful idea. They not only help wildlife but can also foster a sense of community, which...

I love the idea of 15 minute cities. As a former health and social care professional I have found the idea fascinating, from social equality, physical/ mental health and community perspectives but also as a great way to tackle pollution and climate change. The aim is to support districts to have housing, services, work, and social opportunities in a very localised setting so that people have a reduced reliance on fossil fuel heavy transport to access these. Paris has led the

In our Be Active section we have mentioned already the importance of supporting organisations that work to preserve peat bogs. Here's a...

It's 20 years today since I finished my one and only London Marathon, in the same year that Paula Radcliffe broke the women's record for the course. I was interested this year to hear and read about the organisers' efforts for the planet. I hope you find it as interesting as I did. https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon-events/environment Accessed 21/07/2026 The image above from their website covers a single marathon, but click through to read about their broa

Here's a tree planting initiative in Paris – cities welcome trees ! However what is also clear is that we must save existing trees as well as plant new ones. Volunteers plant mini-forests in Paris to slow climate change

Those of us who enjoy gardening are in a great position to make a huge contribution towards creating better environments for wildlife and...

Hello, something that constantly bothers me is plastic. The stats are everywhere… plastic usage is doubling every 10 years, 91% of...