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, 2023
- 8 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 8 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 8 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 10 min
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, 2020
- 11 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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