In a brief but interesting rubbish-related story that surfaced recently in New Zealand, a tenant was ordered to cough up $4,355 for vacating the property without disposing of all her rubbish prior to departure.
New palm oil warning for dog walkers on Sussex beaches
Palm oil spotted at Cooden Beach and Galley Hill near Bexhill
We thought we’d post a brief article today to warn local dog walkers to keep an eye on their pets if they decide to take a stroll by the sea anywhere along the East Sussex coastline.
Back in November of 2015, a white, waxy substance that was thought to be palm oil was found on the beach in Seaford. A similar story has hit the papers again back in 2017, but on that occasion, the same substance was found along the coast between Newhaven and Brighton. There were also previous reports at Rottingdean and Saltdean beaches
Today, in 2021, palm oil lumps have once again been spotted, but this time it’s at Cooden Beach and Galley Hill near Bexhill.
Non-recyclable wind turbine blades ending up in landfill
Renewable energy is seen as the way forward for us all when it comes to future “green energy” solutions. Both solar and wind farms are perhaps two of the best ways of producing an almost limitless supply of electrical energy to power our homes, businesses and preferred modes of transport. While there is still some debate as to whether electric cars are a viable alternative to their diesel and petrol counterparts, there’s little contention when it comes to clean sources of renewable energy.
Real vs artificial Christmas trees
Once you’ve decided to have a Christmas tree, the first thing you must decide is whether to buy a natural tree or an artificial one.
In purely environmental terms, natural is by far the most responsible choice – The CarbonTrust has this to say:
“A real pine or fir tree naturally absorbs CO2 and releases oxygen. The Carbon Trust estimates that a 2-metre artificial tree has a carbon footprint around 40kg CO2e: more than ten times that of real trees that are burnt”.
How to reduce excessive Amazon delivery packaging
With the way things currently are, more and more people are now ordering their goods online. Whilst internet shopping may be more convenient, and good for the likes of companies like Amazon, is it a problem from an environmental perspective?
Plans emerge for a Deposit Return Scheme by 2023
Way back in 2017 we wrote about the possible plans to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme for used drinks bottles so it’s high time we revisited the topic to see how things have progressed.
In late August of 2020, the Government updated the outcome of its consultation (which was open for 12 weeks between 18th February and 13th May 2019) on the subject, so let’s take a quick look and see what it reveals.
View Of Comet Neowise From East Sussex Beach
Sussex astronomy buffs were no-doubt thrilled by the unexpected arrival of Comet Neowise which graced our sky during mid-July 2020. The comet, which was first discovered by a NASA space telescope in March, was visible to the naked eye for a few precious nights up and down the country as it passed close to the earth on its return journey to deep space. However, the comet was only visible if you had a good, uninterrupted view of the northern night sky AND there was virtually no light pollution. This meant that Neowise was tricky to spot without binoculars unless you were a reasonable distance from towns, villages and, of course, street lights.
Endangered Spiked Rampion Plant Thriving In East Sussex
Described by Plantlife.org as critically endangered, the rarely-seen spiked rampion wildflower is having a bit of a resurgence in East Sussex. Much to the delight of local environmental experts, this beautiful plant with creamy-white spikes is flourishing by a roadside in Hadlow Down, close to Uckfield.
Although fairly common throughout much of the European continent, spiked rampion (a.k.a. ‘phyteuma spicatum’) is typically only seen in the wild in eight places in Sussex and as such, it’s a criminal offence to pick or destroy it intentionally.
Useful tips for a garden clearance
Useful tips for a garden clearance
At the time of writing, many of us are facing the problem of getting rid of our unwanted garden waste due to COVID-19 restrictions. Although many local authorities up and down the UK offer free ‘green waste’ collections, some do still charge householders a fee. This is fine if you only accumulate a small amount of organic waste on a weekly basis but if it’s more, or you’re having a major tidy up outside, you could run into problems if you’re planning a trip to your local recycling centre.
Get Some Exercise On The Cuckoo Trail, East Sussex
By Ron Strutt, CC BY-SA 2.0, LinkWith the current lockdown continuing for the time being, you may have already developed your own daily exercise regime to keep you fit (and sane!). Although this clearly won’t entail going to your local gym at the moment, you may already be working out at home, going out for a long walk or taking a ride out on your bicycle.
So, if you haven’t considered it, or don’t know about it, why not make use of your free time with a ride along the East Sussex Cuckoo Trail?
So, if the weather’s good and you’re in the mood for a day of activity whilst surrounded by the very best that nature has to offer, this is our top tip for residents of East Sussex.
On the Cuckoo Trail, there’s no shortage of things to see and it’ll also give you the opportunity of spending some much-needed time away from home whilst still spending time with the rest of the family if you’re all normally cooped up indoors together.