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Once a much more common sight in the UK, the numbers of red squirrels on our shores have slowly whittled down throughout the years because of their American cousins. Now only seen mainly in Scotland, there has been a conscious effort to try to boost their numbers by conserving red squirrels throughout the UK. Established by the UK Squirrel Accord, Red Squirrel Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the plight of the reds by hosting talks and events across the country, and by exploring the ways in which you can help a species very much in need.

By now we should all know the importance of recycling, however 79% of households miss one or more items from their recycling each year. Running from 22nd September to 28th September, Recycle Week is Recycle Now's flagship event where different sectors come together to raise awareness of the importance of recycling. With nearly 2.3 billion recyclable items ending up in the rubbish each year, read on to find how you can become a recycling hero and prevent landfill in the UK.

You may think that the organic movement is a new thing, however its 'roots' go all way back to 1946, when the association was founded. We seem to associate organic with higher prices, but what does organic actually mean and what are the benefits of using organic products? Read on to find out how living organically can help you, whilst also helping the planet in the long run.