Actions and Tips

Actions and tips

10 ways to create change

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How to keep plants alive in winter

Started gardening this year and not sure how your new plants will cope in the winter weather? You're not alone! Here are some tips to help keep them alive and happy in the colder months.
How to make your own bug hotel

It's easier than you think to bring nature closer by making a home for insects and animals. Here's how you can make your own bug hotel.
Easy recipes for Christmas leftovers

Ready to remix your roast dinner? Here are 10+ easy recipes to transform the most common Christmas leftovers into brand new tasty dishes.
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10 Actions for Londoners to Help the Planet

How can Londoners help the planet? Find out with this easy guide to staying green in the city.
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How to decorate your pumpkin: 10 easy no-carve ideas

Carving is so last year... Skip the mess and the waste, and decorate your pumpkin instead – best part is it will stay fresh ‘til you’re ready to eat it! Read on for plenty of sustainable and edible ideas.
Four young adults stand in a field, behind a wheelbarrow filled with pumpkins. Three are holding a pumpkin in front of their faces, while one (a young black woman with short blonde hair) playfully sticks her tongue out and holds her pumpkin slightly away from her face.
How to choose your pumpkin for growing and eating

Did you know you can grow your own pumpkins at home? We spoke to an expert pumpkin grower to get some top tips on choosing your pumpkin for growing and eating.
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How to make a DIY costume that won't spook the planet

With 7 million Halloween costumes ending up in the bin each year, it's time to get #SewSpooky. Here are our top 5 tips for dressing to kill without spooking the planet.
Pumpkin being cooked in various way on a kitchen counter ready to be made into Halloween pumpkin recipes. The pumpkin is shown pureed in cupcake moulds and chopped on a chopping board. In the middle, a blackboard lists 'blitz, roast, chop, toast' with checkmarks in front of each word.
How to eat your pumpkin

Pumpkins are more than a Halloween decoration. They're a cheap, tasty, nutritious vegetable that grows abundantly in the UK and can be cooked a thousand ways. Here’s our quick guide to cooking with pumpkin.