News RSS

The weather forecast looked perfect, so we decided to do a day trip to the seaside by train and bike. On some train routes you have to book your bike on, but St Pancras to Margate, you can just rock up. So we set off from Hackney by bike, along the cycle way to St Pancras. We'd just missed a train, but it was very pleasant doing a bit of people spotting in the square opposite the station. The next train we could get with our cheaper tickets was about an hour's wait. It wasn't very busy, we were easily able...

Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2022 is four-day UK bank holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. With the weather warming up, it is the perfect excuse to host the epic picnic you’ve always dreamed of. Here are some tips for an incredible and sustainable Jubilee picnic.     Acquire some sustainable decorations  You can still go all out with your celebrations without the need for plastic. These stylish paper decorations from Pico are reusable, recyclable and plastic free in product and packaging, or try these from or these from 900 Pink Tulips. Choose a location close to home Avoid a...

Did you know that the 20th May is World Bee Day?Bees are essential to our ecosystems because they are pollinators. This makes them vital for growing all sorts of plant species including those that we use for food.Our bee print PACMAT aims to provoke bee thought and talk with interesting bee facts and beautifully illustrated bee hives by Jennie Maizels.Here are 5 things that you can do this month to help protect Britain’s bees: Grow flowers and shrubs. From June to September try Allium, Cirsium Rivulare and Foxgloves, as well as most herbs, to help nature’s pollinators thrive.  Let your...

Here are some of our favourite climate conscious gift ideas that will make your loved ones happy as well as the bees!It's Our Planet Too toolkit subscription These monthly tool kits from It's Our Planet Too, deliver thoughtfully planned, fun activities, news and information to connect children with climate related issues. With 50% of their profits going to good causes, what's not to love!  Beebombs wildflower seeds A super easy way to spread seeds and joy for even the most amateur gardeners. Beebombs need no gardening skill and can be scattered straight onto open ground at any time of the year.  Very Craftea...

Reusable cutleryDitch the throw away cutlery and opt for reusable. Either take what you have at home or if you are a regular picnicker, invest in a travel set like these bamboo utensils from &Keep or a  Spork Mini from Outdoor People. Wrap up your foodWe all know cling film can be incredibly handy, but it is also single use plastic and non-recyclable. Bees wax wraps are a great alternative, and with a life span of 10 years, they should save you money in the long run too. Paper sandwich bags are a good alternative too. Just note, for meat and fish, an...