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Recycled plastic grass helps the rain get away and doesn’t need mowing!

We are often criticised by the Environment Agency and other ecologically concerned organisations that there is far too much concrete and asphalt covering our gardens and driveways. This all prevents water from soaking through soil to provide natural drainage and … Continue reading

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More drought, more floods with climate change, predicts Lord Smith

We are going to see ‘more periods of flood and more periods of drought’ according to the prediction by Lord Smith of Finsbury. These are going to get more pronounced as climate change impacts further! Drought did not necessarily mean … Continue reading

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Lord Smith underlines the importance of water conservation

The UK has suffered two years of drought and the latest heavy rain, whilst it has left most reservoirs nearly 80% full, they are far from solving our water crises. In fact, Lord Smith of Finsbury, chairman of the Environment … Continue reading

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