Sustainability
Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Farm is a 200-year old, family-run farm nestled in the heart of the Bolton countryside. For more than a decade, we’ve been successfully converting our farm into a popular wedding venue with a rustic charm that draws couples from all over the county. To find out why most people say that Smithills Farm is one of the best wedding venues they’ve ever seen and what makes our weddings so special
By Melissa Cheung4 years ago in Earth
How can I reduce my carbon footprint?
How can I help to reduce my carbon footprint? What would you think of if I say 22.000? You might think this is an amount of money, a measurement, a distance. It’s a bit more cumbersome, is the average lifespan of a human being, 22.000 days. With a population that’s growing at a striking pace. How can we give something to planet earth? Humankind needs to be fed, transported and even entertained daily. The demand is rising, but the question is… Are we willing to do something? What can we do? First, let’s find out what carbon footprint really is.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Earth
The Dark Side of Environmentalism
The Ministry for the Future Kim Stanley Robinson's book is not one that praises ecoterrorists. It actually manages to avoid this subject on most of its pages. The dark side of the story, which focuses on the eponymous ministry over the next few centuries, is the key to transitioning Earth into a peaceful and sustainable future.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Earth
The (not so) silent threat of noise pollution
Have you even wonder why sometimes it’s so difficult for you to get some proper sleep? Our over-stimulated senses keep us tossing and turning all night long, making of something as natural as sleeping burdensome. Are we aware of what’s keeping us in a constant state of alert? According to some scholars, one of the main causes is noise pollution. Why don’t we dive head first and find the meaning of this peril to our health?
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Earth
Season-ending injury
Jacques Cousteau once said “Water and air, two essential elements on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans” Can we reverse all the damage that humans have done to this wrongfully called Planet earth? Let’s dig a bit deeper and see if we can find a simple answer to this difficult question.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Earth
The Best Ways to Encourage an Environmentally Conscious Workplace
More and more companies within most industries are working towards creating an environmentally conscious workplace. They achieve this by having programs and policies in place to encourage green behaviors. It's a bold move within many companies, but it helps create an eco-friendly workplace. For businesses, this is beneficial because customers tend to become more inclined to spend in socially responsible companies.
By Evan Morris4 years ago in Earth
