18th June 2019
It’s safe to say that climate change is a topic on the world’s mind. Eight-part Netflix documentary Our Planet has opened our eyes to the devastating effect that our actions are having on the environment, and people are eager to make a change. According to the documentary’s narrator and the nation’s favourite naturalist, David Attenborough, […]
7th June 2019
Previous generations were a lot more eco-friendly than we first thought! Across the world students are walking out of lessons and taking to the streets, urging politicians to take vital action on climate change. Known as ‘Generation Z’, these school children are taking part in climate strikes to demand action in order to save […]
10th May 2019
Inspired to make a change after watching Netflix documentary Our Planet? Making a difference starts at home… ‘For the first time in history, the stability of nature can no longer be taken for granted. All across our planet, crucial connections are being disrupted, and the stability that we, and all life relies upon, is being […]
29th April 2019
It’s safe to say that the majority of people living in the UK have some sort of allergy. According to Allergy UK, an estimated 21 million people are living with allergic disease in the country, with aversions to everything from nuts and seeds to different chemicals and materials. However, allergies don’t seem to be taken […]
4th April 2019
Summer is in full swing, and people are booking holidays left, right and centre. But instead of going abroad this year, why not make the most of the amazing destinations right here in the UK? As well as often being cheaper, it also means less travel time – which is always an added benefit when […]
6th March 2019
More and more of us are recycling than ever before, but we can still do better – especially when it comes to plastic. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, more than 30% of UK plastic will never be reused or recycled, which is why last year the organisation set up The New Plastics Economy Global […]
8th January 2019
It’s no secret that Veganism is on the rise, with the number of those following a plant-based lifestyle doubling twice over the past two years. Those taking the pledge are deciding to do so for a variety of reasons, from preventing animal cruelty, to improving health and the benefitting the environment. Veganuary is a charity […]
21st December 2018
It’s safe to say that 2018 has been a busy year here at Bio-D. This year has seen the team triumph in Veganuary, support World Earth Day and partner with top food writers to shout about the environment and the impact our everyday tasks can have on the planet – all in a bid to […]
30th November 2018
Hosting Christmas this year and worried you don’t have enough time to prepare? With the help of a couple of interior influencers, we’ve put together a guide on how to handle the preparations one room at a time, making the task much more manageable. Plus, we’ll show you how to keep it all eco-friendly. Interior […]
19th October 2018
As of 2015, over 6.9 million tons of plastic waste had been generated. Only 9% of that was recycled and 12% incinerated, leaving 79% to accumulate in landfills or the environment. Plastic pollution is a monster that we, as a society, have created. The problem is now so severe that it requires all of us […]
10th September 2018
In 2018, the world is more obsessed with fast fashion than ever. We’re buying more and throwing away more, and it’s having a detrimental impact on our environment. From over-farming cotton to chemical use in the manufacturing process, there are lots of ways that that new winter wardrobe is damaging not only your bank account […]