Our planet is drowning in plastic: marine life is dying, the very water that we drink is polluted and unless we take action, it’s only going to get worse. The world’s annual consumption of plastic has increased from around five million tonnes in the 1950s to nearly 100 million tonnes today, according to WRAP, which then takes up to 500 years to decompose. At the start of the year Theresa May promised that by 2042 we will live in a country that creates zero ‘avoidable’ plastic waste. Supermarket Iceland quickly pledged allegiance to the cause and announced its own brand range will be entirely plastic-free by 2023, prompting other stores to follow suit. Since then multiple businesses have claimed they will phase out single-use plastic: Wagamama announced it will stop providing plastic straws as of 22 April, McDonald’s said it will trial paper straws in UK restaurants in May, while Just Eat is trialling a … [Read more...] about Where To Shop If You Want To Live Plastic-Free
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Best floral fashions to shop on the high street right now
The warmer weather is here and it means we can finally wear our summer wardrobe. But of course, no new season is complete without a few new pieces and florals are a classic trend that come back year after year, meaning you can get a little more for your money's worth. From bold blooms to dainty prints, there's a style to suit all tastes and if you're not keen on wearing florals, why not try an accessory or shoe for a nod to the trend? Shop our favourites from the high street. 1. Bag, £49.99, Zara 2. Skirt, £42, Next Asymmetric hems and sarong styles are super slimming, skimming over hips and draw eyes vertically. 3. Necklace, £25, M&S Collection 4. Printed trousers, £25, Dorothy Perkins Printed trousers make a big statement on their own, so keep your top simple. A white shirt will look lovely and fresh for spring. 5. Kimono jacket, £20, New Look 6. Embroidered flats, £39, Accessorize Try the new flat mule shape with a denim dress or slim-leg … [Read more...] about Best floral fashions to shop on the high street right now
The Manchester bars and coffee shops that won’t let you pay in cash
If you fancy a pint in Manchester's Sandbar, there's no point trying to give them money in return - because they won't accept it. Like the popular venue on Grosvenor Street, a growing number of bars and coffee shops in Manchester have already done away with cash payments - and are even adopting cryptocurrencies in their place. In the age of contactless cards, or tapping your watch and phone in exchange for your morning coffee, the days of cash registers ringing with paper notes and loose change are beginning to look numbered. Real ale and craft beer bar Sandbar went cashless in February, and tell customers ‘we now only accept card and Bitcoin payments’. “Basically we think it’s the future,” says manager Ash Wright. “Ten years ago, 95% of our take was cash. In the last two years it dropped down very sharply to 25% before we stopped taking it. I think that’s a trend that’s going to continue.” Cutting out cash saves money and time and … [Read more...] about The Manchester bars and coffee shops that won’t let you pay in cash
Charity shop donates nearly £45,000
0 Post a comment Sunday, 22 April 2018 - Charity by The iomtoday newsdesk - Reporter [email protected] Almost £45,000 has been divided between 19 Manx charities from a charity store in the west of the island. Peel Charity Shop, located on Shore Road, collected the impressive amount through its sale of second-hand clothes and other items, as well as two donation mornings that were open to the public.Charities which received a total of £2,000 each were: Sailing for the Disabled, Manx Junior Viking Wheelers, St John’s Church Hall Fund, Motiv8 Addiction Service, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Manx Decaf, Bridge the Gap, Friends of the Hyperbaric Chamber, Isle of Man Breast Care, Manx Blind Welfare, Manx Workshop for the Disabled, the island branch of Multiple Sclerosis, Manx Eating Disorders Support Group, and Isle of Man Search and Rescue Dogs.A number of other charities received cheques of differing amounts: British Red Cross, Manx Scouts, Flower … [Read more...] about Charity shop donates nearly £45,000
Charity shop donates nearly £45,000
0 Post a comment Sunday, 22 April 2018 - Charity Almost £45,000 has been divided between 19 Manx charities from a charity store in the west of the island. Peel Charity Shop, located on Shore Road, collected the impressive amount through its sale of second-hand clothes and other items, as well as two donation mornings that were open to the public.Charities which received a total of £2,000 each were: Sailing for the Disabled, Manx Junior Viking Wheelers, St John’s Church Hall Fund, Motiv8 Addiction Service, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Manx Decaf, Bridge the Gap, Friends of the Hyperbaric Chamber, Isle of Man Breast Care, Manx Blind Welfare, Manx Workshop for the Disabled, the island branch of Multiple Sclerosis, Manx Eating Disorders Support Group, and Isle of Man Search and Rescue Dogs.A number of other charities received cheques of differing amounts: British Red Cross, Manx Scouts, Flower Festival, Peel Carnival, Friends of Chernobyl’s Children. … [Read more...] about Charity shop donates nearly £45,000