2021/22 Sustainability Report by Creating Classrooms The team at Creating Classrooms are part of the ECEC Sustainability Forum, and recently they released their 2021/22 sustainability report, which we think is lovely! Creating Classrooms provide HABA furniture and...
Written by Cassandra Rosas, originally posted at Porch.com Giving our family a safe environment to grow in is always a worry for every parent. However, unfortunately, there are many things in the market today still made with toxic materials that can be harmful...
An Introduction to Global Water Wastage by Utility Bidder We all know that water is a precious resource, but when it’s needed in so many facets of modern life, from showers to our coffee machines, cutting down on the amount that we usecan seem like an impossible...
GECCO supported by AmazonSmile Dear subscriber, Did you know that GECCO is registered with AmazonSmile and that you could support our cause, without it costing you a penny? Customers who shop at smile.amazon.com will find the same Amazon they know and love,...
Connect Childcare announces sustainability push to help futureproof UK childcare sector Nursery management software specialist Connect Childcare has announced a sustainability drive – seeing the firm commit to planting 250 trees – to help futureproof the early years...
In order to fuel your body with the energy it requires day to day, you should eat healthy balanced meals from the main food groups at regular intervals throughout the day. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and they should make up 2/3 of your...
Did you know a vegetarian diet can reduce your shopping bill? You’ll probably have already noticed that meat products in the supermarket are more expensive than vegetables. Red meat, such as steak, is particularly pricey, as are certain kinds of seafood. Cheaper meat...
We are very excited to announce that GECCO will be hosting the Washable Nappies: A Sustainable Future for Childcare conference, running 5th November 2021. We consider this to be a brilliant opportunity to explore, share and discover how reusable nappies can, and do,...
A new national forum group has been formed, the Early Childhood Education and Care Sustainability Forum. Inaugural meetings were held on zoom in March and May 2021 and terms of reference have been agreed. The forum aims to support the development of a holistic and...
Eco-Schools is a global programme engaging millions of children across 64 different countries, making it the largest environmental schools programme in the world. The programme provides a framework for learning and action around nine topics – biodiversity, energy,...
Plastics that biodegrade can be made from fossil fuel-based materials, but what is the difference between compostable and biodegradable? What happens to biodegradable and compostable plastics when they are littered? Are there clear labels and signs to differentiate...
We spend lots of time trying to decide what to eat but we rarely give any thought to how we prepare or cook our food. From the food you buy to the way it’s cooked and stored, you can save energy, reduce your carbon footprint and keep an eye on your budget in many...
