As a child, I never paid much attention to what could and could not be recycled. I never thought it was my responsibility or that it was that important to do so. Sure, you learn in school why recycling is important so that we don’t waste materials that can be reused, but what about recycling’s […]
Upton Upon Severn has been dubbed “the most flooded town in Britain” and was one of the worst effected towns in the 2007 floods. Floods are a regular occurrence in this countryside town, with historic major floods recorded throughout the years. With climate change quickly worsening, how safe is this town from heavier rainfall and […]
There’s nothing quite as comforting as an autumnal walk through crunching orange leaves and frost bitten air, followed by a trip for a hot coffee (or tea if that’s your preference) Gloucestershire has a lot to offer, and with the rise in the popularity of plant-based options, local businesses have shone with their ability to […]
A new community fridge in Charlton Kings hopes to bring communities together and fill bellies not bins. Planet Cheltenham, an independent environmental charity, is collaborating with Vision 21, the Co-operative, and Cheltenham Borough Council. Raechel Kelly an organiser of Planet Cheltenham says that they want to provide people with warm filling meals. “Rather than food […]
Wrapping gifts, which originated in ancient China, has become a global tradition. In fact, gifting a present without wrapping it can be considered rude. With COP-26 it’s our responsibility to begin questioning whether these long-standing traditions are harming our planet. When gifting season rolls up the vast majority of wrapping paper can’t be recycled since […]
‘I go to charity shops, buy ugly clothes, design, rework and sew them then sell them on. It’s better for the environment, I make money and someone gets a cute top.’ Proudly sitting in front of her sewing machine, Harriet lets me know that it too was thrifted, ‘For only a tenner’. She shows me […]
With the climate crisis still ongoing, many people and businesses are thinking about ways they can help to reverse it. Global Footsteps is an ‘educational charity which links grassroots communities around the world ‘. Based in Cheltenham, the group has played its part and had retrofitting carried out. Global Footsteps trustee, Alison Crane, discussed the […]
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Welcome to COP26 day 5 at Branch News We’ll be giving you regular updates on the climate conference. Check-in with us throughout the day to see what’s happening. #COP26xBranch Last night Prince Charles rejected an invitation to join environmental activist Greta Thunberg and thousands of others in protest. Tune into Branch News radio to find […]
Over the past couple of weeks Insulate Britain has caused quite the stir. At first, the activist group were blocking the M25, however in recent weeks they have taken to blocking busier areas in and around South East England. The group’s actions has caused controversy amongst the public, with many people branding them “selfish” and […]
