Following on to a previous article on clean air for children that focused on toxins from diesel and petrol fumes, this article is about reducing toxins inside our nurseries.Air comes in through openings, joints, cracks and around windows and doors but can then pool...
Did you know that air pollution inside can be up to ten times worse than outside? Air comes in through openings, joints, cracks and around windows and doors but can then pool inside the nursery rather than going out again, adding to the toxins being generated inside....
Netflix released a new film this month that has forced those who watch it to reflect on what we can do to save our oceans. Bearing in mind that if we continue to reduce fish stock as we are, (e.g. tuna now down to 3% from 1970s level) there will be no commercial...
Photo by Hello I’m Nik 🇬🇧 on Unsplash This is actually a complex question, that needs breaking down. Firstly, bioplastic is a material that will last for hundreds of years, so not...
Single-use “disposable” gloves and aprons have been used for ten years or more in day nurseries, to avoid cross contamination between children, and between children and staff; excellent, valid reasons and as many colleagues in the sector have been using...
So some people are claiming that there are some eco friendly glitters available for sale. That would be great, but here’s my problem, the most recent paper I can find on the subject (2015) by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) claims there is no...
After checking out the overflowing recycling bin at one of our nurseries I couldn’t help but notice the very large pile of plastic milk bottles. I calculated that the nurseries were getting through quarter of a million 2 litre plastic milk bottles...
Save money and help the planet. Stop buying plastic aprons, gloves, straws, blu tack, shoe covers, glitter, balloons, sellotape, plastic wallets, and save about 14% of your consumables bill. And this includes replacing essentials with longer lasting products –...
I’d like to share another commercial decision with you that is good for the natural world, good for our buildings and our children, and saves us money. Great for business! Hadland Care Group & Tops Day Nurseries are delighted to celebrate the...
