Time for some Perspective

Time for some Perspective

Time for some perspective… Earth is estimated to be 4,500,000,000 (4.5 billion) years old. The first human like creatures appeared only circa 300,000 years ago. ⏳️ For the most part of our existence, humans have therefore been living through a world of deep ice ages and interglacial warmings, which has meant we lived largely nomadic lives, never settling in one place for too long. ? However, in just the last 10,000 years, Earth has entered into a remarkably stable period…

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Should we tell our children about climate change?

Should we tell our children about climate change?

? It’s no secret that our planet is facing immense environmental challenges. From rising temperatures to extreme weather events, our Earth is sending us distress signals. But when it comes to sharing this information with our little ones, opinions are divided. Let’s explore both sides of the coin. ?✨ ? The argument against discussing climate change with kids often centers around the fear of burdening them with overwhelming anxiety or stealing away their innocence too soon. We want them to…

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Tackling the UK’s Mixed Recycling Problem

Tackling the UK’s Mixed Recycling Problem

Did you know that the UK faces a major challenge when it comes to mixed recycling? ??? In the UK, the infrastructure in place to process our rubbish is woefully inadequate. This is partly due to the fact that historically, a lot of recycling waste – especially plastics – was shipped to China to be processed. However, China recently shuttered its doors, meaning a gaping hole was ripped into the UK’s recycling chain and continues to pose problems, particularly in…

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Hello world!

Hello world!

This is the companion website to Mr and Mrs Planet’s Instagram account, Netzeroheroes: a climate conscious couple’s efforts to lead a net zero life to help fight climate change and share our learnings and successes along the way. Here you will find companion blogs to our Instagram posts so as to provide additional related details, delve deeper into the topics covered, and share any relevant links that we believe may be helpful. We sincerely hope you find this website informative,…

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