Carbon – What’s next?
Whilst the UK is slowly but surely lowering its dependence on carbon, we’re still not completely weaned off the stuff. The UK released over 7 metric tons of C02 emissions per capita in 2013, down from 11.8 in 1970, but still a long way to go before we reach 0. As a nation, we are […]
Last Chance Tourism
Last chance tourism is the tourism industry that is built around the last chance to see something. It could be the last chance to see wild Rhinoceros in Africa, the last chance to see the Great Barrier Reef or the last chance to see Argentina’s glacier fields. If you knew that before long something would […]
Next Gen Biodegradables
Packaging, especially food packaging, is the key contributor to waste in the world. The average person in the EU discards up to 160kg of packaging waste a year of which, less than 50% is recycled. With over 80kg of each person’s discarded packaging going to landfill each year, it’s clear why some companies are taking […]
Sustainable Sustainability
In today’s modern age, we hear endless stories of how important sustainability is to the continued development of today’s world. We hear constant tales of how if we continue on our current, unsustainable path, we’ll soon be wiped out in an oxymoronic heat-wave-ice-age-drought with occasional flooding. It’s an undeniable truth that we, as a whole […]
South Korean delegation visit Dorset renewable energy site
A DELEGATION from South Korea saw how food waste from Dorset households is turned into energy at one of the UK’s most advanced anaerobic digester (AD) plants. The seven-strong party was invited to view Eco Sustainable Solutions’ multi-million pound facility at Piddlehinton as part of a fact-finding mission to the UK. The 2.5 acre site […]
School garden club takes root thanks to Eco donation
BIG-HEARTED bosses at a recycling company have helped a garden club take root at a Bournemouth school. Eco Sustainable Solutions has donated two tonnes of its Super Soil product to Winton Primary School. The soil is to be used by reception pupils in the school’s garden club to grow flowers and vegetables. It was presented […]
What is Biomass?
You may have heard the term biomass before, but what is biomass? What does it do and what is it used for? Biomass consists of living or recently living organisms and is used as a source of energy in both commercial and domestic environments. The term ‘Biomass’ often refers to, but is not limited to, […]
How to Choose Between 10mm and 20mm Shingle
When it comes to choosing the right shingle size for your project, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your options. We’re here to guide you through the decision-making process, whether you’re using shingle for decorative purposes, drainage, or any other application. 10mm Shingle 10mm Shingle, also known as ‘Pea Shingle,’ serves multiple purposes […]
How to lay turf this summer
Turf is an easy way to get a consistent, beautiful looking lawn in much less time than it takes to grow seed. Turf can be walked on just weeks after laying, making it perfect for houses with pets or children. Here at Eco we have some great turfs to choose from so finding the right […]
Tips for Gardening this August
August tends to be the hottest time of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s vitally important that you pay attention to your garden and keep on-top of the day to day tasks that keep your garden looking beautiful. Watering First and foremost, remember to water your garden, especially those plants that […]