Around 1.7m pieces of plastic are binned in the UK every week. There are lots of eco-friendly soap bars that contain only natural ingredients, and many are plastic-free - so choosing bars instead of liquid handwash is one way to reduce plastic pollution. littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/Natu...

Ideas for getting kids outside to connect with nature: 🌸 Create natural works of art 🥕 Grow some food 🌻 Plant a nectar garden 🦋 Count butterflies and moths in the Big Butterfly Count, 17 July - 9 August. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/get...

Please don't turn your lawn into plastic. Fake grass reduces food & shelter for wildlife such as bees & butterflies; has a high carbon footprint; sheds micro-plastics which wash into our rivers & seas; and in summer can get hot enough to harm pets. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/gra...

How to save water in a heatwave: 💧 Use grey water to water ornamental plants 💧 Put potted plants on saucers 💧 Use mulch 💧 Mow less often: long grass copes better in a drought, and offers shade and shelter to wildlife. 12 more ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sav...

Bumblebees can only fly for 40 minutes between feeds. So growing just one nectar-rich plant could be the pit-stop that saves a bee. Helping bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators is also a great way to connect with nature! More ideas: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/con...

There are lots of vegetables that can be sown in July. Many can be grown in containers – so if you only have a small outdoor space, such as a patio or balcony, you can still enjoy fresh homegrown produce 🥕 littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Wha...

Can honeybees and rare bumblebees – like the great yellow bumblebee – co-exist sustainably on remote Scottish islands? This new project aims to provide a comprehensive picture of how managed and wild bees interact in a natural island environment: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/hebri-b...

Kitchen sponges like these release microplastics which end up in the sea, harming ocean creatures. And they can't be recycled, so they sit in landfill for hundreds of years. Eco-friendly, compostable sponges are available - see: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/seep...

New research by the RSPB confirms that swifts are loyal to their nesting site – with nine out of ten individuals returning to the same nest every year. So it's vital that these sites are protected, to help these much-loved but declining birds. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/swifts....

Intrepid volunteers have collected more than 11 million rare seeds from remote locations - enabling almost 8 million trees to be grown for woodland restoration projects across Scotland. More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/tre...

This rewilding project along the River Test in Hampshire is helping wildlife and people to thrive – creating spaces where nature and recreation can go hand in hand. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/a-p...

It’s estimated less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled. It takes up to 500 years for plastic to break down in landfill, & plastic pollution harms marine wildlife. Reducing single-use plastics, eg buying zero-waste & refillable products, can help. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/ref...

Herbs are easy to grow and wonderful in the kitchen. Many thrive in small spaces, and tolerate warm, dry weather. And they provide food and shelter for all sorts of insects. Here are some to try: 🌱 rosemary 🌱 oregano 🌱 chives 🌱 chamomile More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/her...

How to help wildlife in a heatwave: 💧top up garden ponds or provide fresh drinking water 🌸 grow nectar-rich flowers 🐝 make a bee bowl More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/hel...

More than 4 out of 10 insect species face extinction. Others are declining badly. We can help in our gardens and community spaces by not being too tidy, planting nectar-rich flowers & trees, and not using weedkillers and pesticides. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/Ins...

Leave some grass to grow long, and see which wildflowers emerge! Speedwell, dead nettle, cuckooflower, forget-me-not, dandelions and more could appear - all are fantastic for supporting insects and boosting biodiversity. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/no-mo… #NoMowMay

A new programme designed to make snorkelling more accessible to people with disabilities will be launched at a special event in Moray next month. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/snorkel...

If you're worried about potential food shortages, or about the rising cost of fresh produce, now might be a good time to start growing some of your own vegetables. We suggest 4 easy crops to grow at home (including veg that can be grown in small spaces): littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/eas...

Do you know your chaffinch from your chiffchaff? The dawn chorus is at its best during May, and listening to birdsong is good for wellbeing - so set your alarm and enjoy the sound of spring! A quick guide, with sound: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/daw...

Billions of single-use plastic deodorant containers are thrown away each year. These end up in landfill for 100s of years, & release microplastics that end up in rivers & seas, harming marine wildlife. Using a refillable deodorant helps reduce this waste. www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/fuss...

How to help birds in summer: 🌸 Grow nectar-rich flowers to attract insects 💧 Provide fresh water 🌻 Grow sunflowers and dandelions for seed More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new...

Over-mowing by many councils has started already. Dandelions, daisies, cuckooflower, clover - lifelines for pollinators - mown down to lifeless, 'tidy' grass deserts. Is your council taking positive action to restore at least 30% of nature, or is it lagging behind?

Growing your own food can reduce your impact on the environment – and many crops have nectar-rich flowers that also feed bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators. Try: 🐝 Broad beans 🐝 Blueberries 🐝 Herbs 🐝 Apples More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/gro...

How many people out there are giving wildflowers a chance by leaving areas of their gardens uncut this year? Please repost if you are offering a lifeline to pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies and bats by mowing less!

A globally rare landscape of blanket bog near Loch Ness is being restored as part of Britain's largest rewilding initiative. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/peatlan...

Almost two billion items of plastic packaging are thrown away in the UK each week. Shampoo, body wash and liquid hand wash add to this plastic pile-up - so switching from bottles to bars is better for the environment. Eight plastic-free soap bars to try: littlegreenspace.org.uk/reviews/Natu...

Important new advice from the RSPB: Seasonal feeding and good hygiene are essential to keep garden birds safe and well. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/new...

The stark contrast between plastic grass and real grass. One is devoid of life and shedding microplastics. The other is colourfully boosting biodiversity. More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/gra...

Beetles like ladybirds pollinate crops, keep harmful insects like aphids under control, and improve the quality of the soil. How to help them: 🐞 avoid pesticides 🐞 create a 'dead' hedge 🐞 don't be too tidy! More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/bee...

A patch of nettles can support over 40 insect species. They’re a vital source of food for the caterpillars of peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies - so please let a few nettles grow! More: www.littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wil...