Category Archives: Food

Have a Very Green Christmas

For many people, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, for sharing gifts and feasting with family and friends. It’s certainly a lavish time of year, so here at Circular Ecology we have put together a few simple tips to help you enjoy a greener Christmas: Christmas Tree There is often the question of […]

Sustainability Tips

Circular Ecology has compiled a list of short and long-term goals for you to adopt, which will increase your sustainability, decrease your carbon footprint, and help to tackle climate change. Food and Drink Reduce the number of plastic-wrapped items bought in supermarkets. Loose fruits and vegetables, and ‘wonky’ produce have less packaging, and are often […]

Wonky Fruit and Veg: The Carbon Footprint of Food

  On our recent ‘life admin’ trip to the supermarket, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it now sells a range of ‘wonky veg’ and at a fraction of the price of the ‘non-wonky’ variety. Realising the environmental benefit of using these veg provides some simple satisfaction, but it also poses some important questions. […]

Cowspiracy: The Environmental Footprint of Farming

On Thursday 22 January, Net Impact Bristol is hosting a screening of the film “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret”, a documentary about the environmental footprint of farming and food. Following the film, Dr Stephen Allen of Circular Ecology will sit on a panel to discuss the film with the audience, and the practical ways in which […]