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Our Planet has 99 Problems + Plastic is Just One, by Jonathan Petrides. 

Our Planet has 99 Problems + Plastic is Just One

Many countries have one, and they are key to ensuring the future of our planet. But what really are they, and why are they so important. Read on for all of your questions, answered.

What Are Seed Banks And Why Are They Important?

With growing concerns over the state of our oceans, there are many reports detailing the huge consequences of microplastics. But what are microplastics, and why does it pose such a threat to our planet?

We released our 2021 Impact report to show the work we've been doing to inspire the world to eat more plant-powered plates, and how we continue to put people and planet first as a B Corp business. From the steps taken to reduce food waste in our kitchens, to our efforts in supporting regenerative farming practices, as well as highlighting why we're so plant-mad, our impact report breaks down our pursuits in using business for good. 

Bamboo is being used for everything from toothbrushes to clothes to cutlery. So why has it become a popular material in recent years, and is it really eco-friendly?

As fashions continue to change and we rethink our consumption of clothing, we’re also paying closer attention to what our clothes are made from. So what is viscose, a fabric used often in clothing manufacturing — and is it sustainable?

From festival looks to birthday and Christmas cards, glitter can be found in many aspects of everyday life. But is it bad for the environment? Read on for the full lowdown. 

Velvet is the material that makes any outfit seem that little bit more luxurious. But is it sustainable? Read on for the full lowdown on the fast-fashion fave. 

On the surface, it sounds dry and intangible but it really is worth paying attention to, even if just to sound smart next time you’re at the pub with friends.

As the environmental movement is gaining more traction and there is an increase in understanding and awareness around industrial pollution, consumers are realising that they have power in where they choose to shop and support. 

How To Tell If A Brand Is Actually Sustainable

Plant-based diets are widely known to have a lesser impact on the environment than those containing more meat and dairy. Here at allplants, we’re just getting started but we’ve already managed to help make massive changes. 

How Your allplants Meal Is Helping The Planet

Yes, even jewellery can — and should — be sustainable. Read on for what sustainable jewellery is and for some of the ethical brands that we’re loving.

Does any other word conjure more feelings of boredom and disinterest than ‘pension’? ‘Finance’ would probably be close. So why on earth would you read this blog on pensions and sustainable finance? Keep reading and we'll show you why.

Ellie Unearths: Pensions and Sustainable Finance

Sure, we’d be able to survive without bees, but without these buzzing little friends, our lives would look a lot different. Here are some reasons why bees are so important. 

Our diets go under the microscope in the new environmental documentary “Eating Our Way To Extinction”, narrated by Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet Lends Her Voice To New Environmental Documentary 

Plant-topped bus shelters nicknamed “bee stops” are coming to the city of Leicester, UK.

Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are Coming To Leicester

From the start of the day to perhaps an after-dinner drink, coffee has solidified its position in our everyday lives but with the climate changing, what impact will this have on the growth of our beloved drink?

The Links Between Coffee and Climate Change

Recent flooding both on the continent and in London has been making headlines due to the severity, impacts and records broken. Extreme heat globally is also becoming increasingly commonplace, but how much of this is due to weather variations and how much is down to the changing climate?

Rising Waters and Temperatures: How Climate Change is Heightening Extreme Weather

Stella McCartney's New Swimwear Range Is Made From Fishing Nets

The 2021 Met Gala Will Serve A 100% Vegan Menu For The First Time

With new and perhaps unfamiliar fabrics popping up in the material labels of more and more clothes, you might be wondering what Cupro is, whether it’s sustainable, and whether it’s vegan. Read on for your questions answered.

What Is Cupro Fabric — And Is It Sustainable?

Potato milk. Milk made from potatoes. Potato derived drink. These are not groups of words I expected to be saying this week, or ever in fact. But here we are, August 2021 and Swedish brand ‘Dug’ has just released the first widely available potato milk. It’s not got the instant appeal of chocolate hazelnut milk, but after only an initial glance over the key benefits, I’m quickly warming to the idea.

Ellie Unearths: Everything You Need To Know About Potato Milk

The Olympics are back after a longer break than usual and face a greater amount of challenges due to the pandemic. But, the Tokyo 2020 games face more challenges by aiming to be the most sustainable yet - trail blazing the future for the world of sports.

Tokyo 2020: ‘The First-Ever Carbon Negative Olympics’

McDonald’s To Offer Reusable Coffee Cups

Worms are a familiar sight for any gardener but are not always considered the most attractive or desirable of creatures. However, they play a vital role in maintaining healthy soil and a healthy environment.

Why Worms Are The Best Friend You Didn’t Know You Needed

There are over 3,000 breweries in the UK and often the small craft brewer near you is your most sustainable option, but if you’re looking to discover some new brands this summer, here’s our top 5 sustainable (all vegan) breweries to check out:

The 5 Most Sustainable Breweries To Support This Summer

The importance of where we source our food is gaining more transaction not only what we are eating, but where it is coming from. Could the miles our food has travelled and the method of transportation have a greater impact than we realise?

No Freight, No Waste: How to Eat Without Food Miles

Eating a plant-based diet is considered to be the best thing you can do towards helping the planet. But are all vegan foods without an environmental impact?

We’re all familiar with the sight of bubble wrap — be it from wrapping up ornaments during a home move, or from your recent Amazon order. But what is the most environmentally friendly way of disposing of it? Find out whether bubble wrap is recyclable here. 

With birthdays always round the corner, as well as big events and holidays, it’s no surprise we all use a lot of wrapping paper each year. So is it recyclable? Read on for everything you need to know. 

With fast fashion as popular as ever, there have been efforts to find sustainable, environmentally friendly fabrics that can be used across the industry. So what is hemp cloth, and is it truly sustainable?

What Is Hemp Cloth, Sustainable Fashion’s New Favourite Material?

What are peatlands, and just how important are they when considering the climate? With a ban of selling peat compost to gardeners to come into effect in 2024 in the UK, the importance of peatlands are being brought to attention.

An increasingly popular feature, in urban spaces, we’ll break down what green walls are and what the benefits are. 

Our freezers are lifesavers when it comes to avoiding food waste, but what are some other hacks to ensure we get the most out of our freezers? Here are our favourite hacks for an eco-friendly freezer. 

We have acquired a taste for a broad array of foodstuffs in the UK, facilitated by the globalisation of supply chains and trade relations – but could eating seasonally be the money-saving alternative we're forgetting? 

Ellie Unearths: Is Eating Seasonally Cheaper Than Eating Non-Seasonally?

Because moving house shouldn't cost the earth.

Thinking more about sustainable materials and wondering if polyester is recyclable? Read on for the full lowdown on polyester. 

Lyocell is a new material being used more and more in everything from clothing to mattresses to seatbelts. So what is it, and is it truly a sustainable material?

As we’re all making more of a concerted effort to properly recycle all the materials we use, you may be wondering if polystyrene is recyclable in the UK. Read on for what you need to know. 

How To Eat More Sustainably As A Student 

As we are made more aware of how our personal shopping habits may affect the environment, the term fast fashion has become widely used to describe a lot of brands but what does it mean? Read on for everything you need to know. 

A national treasure, David Attenborough is best known for his broadcasting, producing and presenting of many documentaries on the natural world, and recently these have focused on the environment and the urgent need to help the planet. But is he himself vegan?

Looking to help pamper your pooch without harming the planet? Look no further

Our Favourite Eco-Friendly Products For Pooches

Our Favourite Eco-Friendly Toys Kids Will Love

Keep reading for 10 facts about how eating more plants helps save the planet!

8 Facts That Prove How Being Vegan Saves The Planet 

The adoption of a zero-waste and mindful lifestyle has become more accepted in recent years, and is crucial to some individuals. But should this approach to life become standardised, for the health of our planet as well as ourselves? I chatted to London-based wellness blogger and yoga instructor Serena Lee as we take a deep dive into what these terms mean to her, and how we, as individuals, can make a positively-imperfect impact by loving more, and wasting less.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Waste: With Serena Lee

We freeze the food we buy for so many different reasons, from locking in the nutrients of fresh produce to making things like a loaf of bread last longer. Not to mention the pure ease and convenience that frozen meals can offer.

What is a B-Corp? And why did allplants decide we needed to be one? Read on to find out.

ENVIRONMENT

Our Planet has 99 Problems + Plastic is Just One

Thoughts on COP

What Are Seed Banks And Why Are They Important?

What Are Microplastics?

allplants Impact Report 2021

Is Bamboo Fabric Sustainable?

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