Top 5 sustainability reads for Earth Day 2021
Earth Day is an annual event coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG, including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries designed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. As we know, awareness and action aren’t just limited to one day a year, so, in the pursuit of ongoing knowledge and wisdom, here are some of the ‘must-have’…
What Brits want in their Dream Home – Ensuite bathroom tops list!
Brits ‘dream home’ requirements include ‘mundane’ amenities like an en-suite bathroom ahead of top-of-the-range extras such as a home cinema or a swimming pool. En-suites topped the list of what we would have in our 'money-no-object home', with walk in wardrobes coming in second. Simply having more natural light was third on the list, followed…
ShinyShiny round up: Thursday dating app launches
George Rawlings and Matt McNeill Love want to eliminate all the elements of dating that have made it start to feel like a chore: the evenings spent swiping, the conversations fizzling, the admin of planning your week around possible evenings your match might like to go for a drink. After 13 months spent staring at screens,…
1 in 3 dog owners had to ‘pup-size’ their car last year
More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ last year by buying a bigger or more practical car to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 per cent. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs…
Six Changes To Make To Your Lifestyle To Improve Your Health
Looking after your health is something that is extremely important to do and it’s one that we often don’t take very seriously at various points in life. However, it’s necessary to look after your health throughout your life and, that way, you stand a better chance of living a longer and healthier life in general.…
Important ‘Musts’ That Help Improve Your Health Over Time
When it comes to managing our health, it’s true that many of us seek different and often valid ways of achieving our goals. For instance, one person may be morbidly obese, sure, but if they’re taking the time to get out and exercise each day, and they’re tracking their calories and have lost weight already,…
A guide to getting a career in eSports
Getting a job doing something that we all love and will feel as though we are not working is the ultimate aim for many around the world. Many youngsters will hope to achieve the ultimate dream of becoming a professional sportsperson, whilst others will have dreams such as being able to make a difference, such…
Experts call for Smart Lampposts to help fight Covid-19
Image provided by Barcelona City Council A new generation of smart lampposts that can read body temperatures and detect overcrowding could stop the spread of Covid-19 and regenerate cities, according to a new report. These 21st-century lamp columns go beyond street lighting by incorporating sensors that can receive and transmit information…
2 in 3 customers want brands to do more reduce waste
More than two-thirds of consumers want brands to do more to reduce waste. A study of 2,000 adults found 59 per cent are ‘disappointed’ in those big names who still haven’t got their sustainability initiatives right. And almost half feel brands are not transparent enough with their wider sustainability goals. It emerged one-third of adults…
Apple introduces purple iPhone 12 to line up
Apple is adding purple versions of its iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini to its latest generation of smartphones, according to The Standard. The new models will be available for pre-order 23 April and officially released 30 April in the UK. Fans of the iPhone will recognise Apple’s return to its statement flat aluminium edges…
