Articles by Jo Foster

As recycling centres all over the UK start to reopen, people are flocking to dispose of their household waste. The government relaxed the restrictions slightly and tips were permitted to open to the public again from 1st June. Queues soon formed outside recycling centres across the nation, with reports that some even had to close early due to traffic jams! While it's not a good idea to stamp...

Looking after your horse's health during the hottest time of the year is crucial. Carrying out the appropriate hygiene procedures ensures the temperature doesn't impact negatively on your animal's wellbeing. Of course, it's important to keep the stables clean all year round, but when summer is on the way, it's a great time to re-organise your routine. Be aware of different jobs that you'll n...

There have been big changes in the food industry since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Restaurants have had to close their doors to diners for safety reasons, but they are still permitted to run a takeaway service during the lockdown. The government announced the changes to help keep restaurants and cafés afloat in these difficult times. In the UK, there are more than 26,000 restaurants, 8,000 ...

Recycling has become a massive topic for discussion in recent years. With increasing awareness of how waste has impacted our planet, everyone from big businesses to schools and individuals is making the effort to recycle whenever possible. There's so much information around about recycling that it can become confusing to keep track of it all. Everyone understands some things, such as the eff...

While we're all confined to our homes, it's too easy to stop noticing our surroundings and let things slide. This is a bad idea - living in a home full of clutter can affect your mental health and wellbeing. According to health professionals, too much clutter can drain you. What one person calls "clutter", another calls "treasure", but one thing's for sure - if you have so much stuff in your...

Studies show that we need to improve our recycling habits in the UK. People are being urged to recycle more at home, at school and in the workplace because our overall recycling rate just isn't good enough. We are lagging behind other European countries, such as Sweden and Germany, where the overall recycling rate is 90%. According to a report released by the Department for Environment, Food...

Coronavirus has been described as the most challenging virus scientists have had to deal with in their lifetime. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled Britain's new action plan on Monday 16th March to combat the spread of COVID-19. The action plan includes cancelling all sporting events, avoiding social gatherings, working from home where possible and avoiding all non-essential travel. Over-...

Have you ever thought about taking up a craft hobby? If not, it could be time to consider setting yourself a new challenge. Participating in craft activities is good for your health. Getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new is mentally stimulating. It will keep you busy and keep your mind active, while creating some unique craft items that will be useful around the home. ...

With increasing awareness of the negative impact we're having on the environment, plastic often receives bad press, with ocean pollution being a major factor. Now scientists are determining whether paper is the best alternative, in terms of preserving the planet's resources. Studies are being carried out to ascertain what would happen if we replaced plastic bags with paper and how this would...

Environmental groups say that recycling alone will not save the planet. It's not just businesses who should be concerned about their carbon footprint - on the contrary, every individual can change their lifestyle and do their bit towards saving the earth for future generations. Use the "Three Rs" to guide your purchasing and lifestyle decisions as a consumer. With so many different option...