Seaside communities whose recreational activities and tourism economy are vested in the attractiveness of our coast are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of plastic pollution. Bigger than aesthetics and sea life being entangled or accidentally eating plastic, new research shows how plastic is part of OUR food chain. It breaks up into micro particles that are … [Read more...]
Roofs of the future
“Everyone should have a green roof, it’s a no-brainer really,” says Tom Gray. A green roof is so much more than a roof garden, I discovered in Scarborough. It’s a living roof that’s attractive, insulates and benefits the environment. Tom Gray has been building these living roofs for many years now, and believes they are the roofs of the future. The first green roof … [Read more...]
