Author page: Martyn Lowder

The 4 day week – Good for people and the planet

What’s Going On Here? Experts are reporting that a 4 day week will benefit society, the economy, our health and would massively reduce our carbon footprint (by almost a third). Oh and we’d have another day to chillax… What Does This Mean? The 4 day week campaign aims for a society where health and well-being come first. Taking more time to complete activities that…

Moo-ve over cows milk, hello vegan milk delivery

What’s Going On Here? Bristol is set to become the home of a new vegan milk delivery service. Yes, that’s right, that perfectly smooth, creamy beverage delivered right to your door. What Does This Mean? Milk experts Elspeth and Joe Edwards from New Milk are serving up frothy oat milk and creamy coconut milk to the city’s “non-dairy drinkers”, as an alternative to their ‘cow-heavy’…

Growing climate change concerns for the planet causing eco-anxiety and fear of environmental doom

What’s Going On Here? Experts are reporting an increase in the number of people suffering from anxiety relating to climate change, known as eco-anxiety, with more and more people reporting mental health impacts from the climate crisis. Things may feel overwhelming but don’t worry, you’re not alone! What Is Eco-Anxiety? Does your heartbeat shoot up when you see someone throw a plastic…

Carbon labelling sticks in Danish food aisles

What’s Going On Here? The Danish Government announced plans to incorporate a carbon labeling system on food products as part of their target to become carbon neutral by 2050. This comes as more of us than ever before are asking our decision-makers to stand up and take notice of climate change. Tell the truth and provide solutions. What Does This Mean? What did…

Good for Mother, bad for Mother Nature!

What’s Going On Here? It’s Mothers’ Day this weekend and we are about to, once again, buy more flowers than at any other time of the year. As well as giving you 3 days notice (you’re welcome!) we wanted to check out what all these flowers mean for our planet. How much do we love our mums? Well a ‘whole bunch’ according…

Oslo sets global electric vehicle record

What’s Going On Here? Europe’s environmental capital continues to lead the way on environmental issues as electric vehicles (EVs) sales in the Norwegian capital between 1-17 March reached 76.6% of total car sales, the highest recorded electric car share to date. This milestone comes as 750 delegates from across the globe convene in the city for the electric vehicle conference Nordic EV Summit…