UK's Biodiversity Crisis and Sustainability
Why the UKs Biodiversity crisis should put sustainable living at the forefront of our everyday actions. Who else remembers those heady...
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The Green Greyhound
Jun 28, 20238 min read
The Problem With Heat
The world is heating up and the UK is no exception. The Earth has existed for 4 billion years or so with a relatively stable climate. In...
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The Green Greyhound
Jun 27, 20232 min read
I am now Certified Carbon Literate!
As the sole owner of The Green Greyhound, I have a lot to do. While I am skillfully supported by my family, it would be easy to lose...
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The Green Greyhound
Feb 8, 20225 min read
Organic and plastic-free gardening
We love organic gardening here at The Green Greyhound. Over the years, we have tended anything from a couple of herb planters on the...
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The Green Greyhound
Oct 29, 20215 min read
Lung Health & Clean Homes
Did you know that our everyday cleaning products are a major source of air and surface pollution in our homes and environment? And that a...
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The Green Greyhound
Sep 27, 20214 min read
Ideas, tips and inspiration for eco-friendly living
We know that living more sustainably can sometimes feel overwhelming and that it can sometimes feel like our efforts won’t make any...
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The Green Greyhound
Aug 1, 20218 min read
Pawsome Pets
We are a nation of animal lovers and research has proven that owning a pet is good for us. Reported benefits include: Increased...
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The Green Greyhound
Jul 1, 20219 min read
The Problem with Plastics
Plastics are a huge topic, about which entire books are published! We have wanted to write a blog about it for some time but frankly, we...
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The Green Greyhound
Jun 24, 20218 min read
Palm Oil & The Air We Breathe.
We think it is safe to assume that everyone has heard of Palm oil and most people are aware of the negative press that surrounds it. But...
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The Green Greyhound
May 5, 20216 min read
Green, Eco-friendly or Sustainable?
What is the difference between being ‘green’, ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘sustainable’? We know it can be confusing so we have broken down the...
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The Green Greyhound
Mar 5, 20214 min read
Our top 5 reasons to get in the garden this spring.
It’s officially spring and many people are thinking about getting out in the garden. We all know that planting flowers and vegetables can...
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The Green Greyhound
Jan 30, 202110 min read
The Real Cost of Heating our Homes
And how we can make a difference to the planet and our pockets! It's almost February and Spring is in sight. We don’t know about you, but...
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The Green Greyhound
Dec 3, 202011 min read
Our Guide to a Sustainable Christmas
We know that it can be hard to find time to stop and think about the environmental impact of our Christmas activities and purchases but...
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The Green Greyhound
Sep 22, 20203 min read
We love Linen! And why you should too.
Simply put, it is the oldest and most sustainable fabric in the world! While the evidence is sparse from prehistoric times, it appears...
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The Green Greyhound
Sep 7, 20204 min read
Want a plastic-free shave but wary of using a metal one? It's an easier switch than you think.
To be perfectly honest with you, I had wanted to switch to a plastic-free shave for years, but I always found an excuse. I always...
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The Green Greyhound
Aug 27, 20205 min read
The Buzz about Bees and some simple things we can do to help them out.
Did you know that in the UK, there are well over 200 types of bees? No, neither did we! That said, you would need a hand lens with at...
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The Green Greyhound
Aug 11, 20204 min read
Everyone has heard of the Highland Midge, but have you heard about the mythical sounding Bog Myrtle?
With over 150 types of biting midge in the UK and 37 of those species being found in Scotland, Bog Myrtle is definitely something you...
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The Green Greyhound
Jul 31, 20203 min read
A list of endangered animals in the UK. Some you may never of heard of!
According to the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), between 1970 and 2013, 56% of UK species has declined in the UK. Here is a list of some...
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The Green Greyhound
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Why did the Greyhound cross the road....? (clue: It wasn't to get to the other side!)
The Greyhound crossed the road to grab the empty crisp packet, the biscuit wrapper, the fast food carton or just about any other...
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