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Are you thinking of sending flowers for Valentine's Day this month? My partner was telling me about a French programme he watched about the import of cut flowers (in this case from a particular African country) which are grown and treated with highly risky pesticides that have been banned for decades and where said pesticides are allowed to flow into water sources in the country where the flowers are grown. Strict import regulations that apply to plants and food do not seem t

Are you looking to reduce your environmental impact and live a more sustainable lifestyle? At Be a Hummingbird/Lot Climate Café we believe that making small changes in your daily routine can add up to make a big difference. In this guide, we'll explore some simple yet effective sustainable living hacks that you can easily incorporate into your life. Let's go! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle One of the fundamental principles of sustainable living is the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle."

I read a thought provoking article recently - it's straightforward enough to question the journey I take to a holiday destination, but...

Once upon a time, in a world facing a climate crisis, an incredible army of silent, green giants stood as the Earth's protectors.

In a recent speech, Prince William showed that he shared our Hummingbird philosophy - that people need a sense of hope - not doom and gloom

Positive Global News. The media has an important role to play and it's our job to share with you truthful articles to show there is hope.

Before you throw your used coffee grounds into the bin let's look at some of the ways they can be reused around the house and garden.

Carbon sinking is a huge topic. We can sink carbon into the earth and the sea, but too much carbon in the sea can have catastrophic effects

A low carbon, sustainable and biodegradable fabric beautiful enough to use for a wedding dress. What a wonderful idea!

Cambridge University plans to be using new bins, 3D scanners and 22 miles (35km) of conveyor belts in a bid to increase recycling from...

Anyway in which we can improve the soil quality helps to prevent climate change. This is a simple list of soil, seeds, plants and stuff...

What to do with the kids? Get the prep in now so you are ready. This is such a lovely project, easy to do and drives a big conversation about the importance of each aspect and how they affect the future. And you can update them with photos of it over the months.

After our last Climate Cafe meeting, and lots of conversation about spreading messages as wide as possible, I was interested to see an...

Since joining the Lot Climate Café and volunteering to research the subject I have drastically reduced what I am putting into the grey bin simply by being able to confidently recycle all packaging and starting to compost again - I've had to start using a smaller bin!! Imagine if we were all able to do that! What and where to recycle: Since 1st January 2023 ALL FORMS OF PACKAGING (Emballage) - yes ALL - should be recycled in the Green Bins along with paper & cardboard. Crisp

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...

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

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...

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