If you’re environmentally conscious there’s a good chance you use ChatGPT with a guilty conscience. Even though you don’t know the exact numbers, you instinctively feel that the large language models (LLMs such as Open AI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude) must be energy intensive and therefore bad for the environment.And you’re not wrong, although it’s…
The other day, when I walked into the kitchen, my flatmate was filling up two large water bottles from the tap. He commented, “gotta stay hydrated in this heat. When I have the money, I buy bottled water. It’s better for you, so I allow myself the luxury.” This made me realise that many people…
On Saturday 10th May, following the success of our clothing swap back in the autumn, we held our first book swap at the Swiss Cottage library in Camden. It was a great opportunity for attendees to bring pre-loved books to declutter their shelves, to replace them with fresh new reads, without the detrimental environmental impact…
Misinformation and ignorance are amongst the greatest challenges when it comes to fighting climate change and protecting our future. Fossil fuel companies knew all the facts back in the 1970s, but instead of trying to prevent the disaster they foresaw, they have spent billions to mislead and confuse the public. And they have been very…
We’re all trying to do our best to protect the environment and to reduce our carbon footprint. Yet it’s easy to do things that are actually counterproductive, as there are so many myths and misconceptions out there that are constantly being repeated. We’ve therefore produced this guide of 4 common ones. 1. Buying too many…
By Anna Smith Planet over Profit is Friends of the Earth’s tactical effort to hold corporations to account for their lack of sustainability awareness and harm on the planet through the exploitation of products/processes which harm both people and planet. We’ve put together this helpful summary guide to help you understand what resources and key…
The Campaign Soaring gas prices are causing misery for millions across the UK. The average energy bill has almost doubled since October 2021, and analysts predict bills won’t fall below pre-COVID levels until at least the end of the decade. While global energy prices are resulting in eyewatering bills, years of government neglect on home…
Protecting our planet, one cup at a time! With the health concerns and uncertainties around the way COVID-19 spreads, a massive increase in plastic pollution has been seen since lockdown was first lifted and cafes and restaurants reopened. Moreover, it has been shown that, with the correct measures, reusable cups are completely COVID safe, here…
Do you have old pieces of fabric that deserve a second life? Follow our step-by step guide on how to make a reusable grocery bag from old fabric. This bag was made using this pattern and following this video. Share it on social media and tag us @CamdenFoE on Twitter
The plastic mess of takeaway. The recent surge of takeaways has led to an increase in food waste and plastic pollution. On average, every takeaway has 6 pieces of plastic including multiple plastic bags, cutlery, straws, trays, and sauce sachets/pots. If we are planning to eat at home, do we really need all these extra…