The restoration of 590 acres of lowland peat at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire is a vital step in addressing biodiversity loss and tackling climate change. The National Trust has completed an ambitious peatland restoration project at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, securing a hopeful future for this vital landscape and the wildlife it supports, as well as uncovering some vitally important clues to the history of the area. Spanning 590 acres of lowland peat, the restoration marks a major step forward in tackling biodiversity loss and climate change. Peatlands, like those…
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‘Ripen at home’ bananas launched to help shoppers cut down on food waste
Shoppers are to be given more choice when buying bananas so that they can cut down on food waste in the home – thanks to a new move by Tesco. Bananas are among the most popular foods bought at UK supermarkets – but also one of the most wasted because they ripen very quickly. According to latest available data*, every day UK householders throw away one million bananas. But now customers will have more shelf-life flexibility at home as Tesco add ‘ripen at home’ bananas to their range. The move…
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