Category: Positive News

Temperate rainforests across England will receive a £750m boost as part of a new government strategy that was published in response to a petition signed by tens of thousands of people. However, there are criticisms regarding the strategy’s lack of an overarching goal or any commitments to granting legal protections to more rainforest sites. Campaigners… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

A report from the thinktank Demos has suggested that getting companies to value social and environmental impact, in addition to profit, could give the UK economy a much-needed boost. The report calls for rewriting Companies Act in a way to balance purpose with profit. Demos argues that the outcome of this change would generate a… Continue reading Could purpose-led firms lift the UK’s flagging economy?

In light of soaring rents, the ‘Airbnb effect’, and the upcoming general election, the UK’s housing crisis is back in the spotlight. Solving this issue is imperative, and governments have previously been unable to get a grip on the situation. The current government’s levelling up bill is seen as a missed chance to implement planning… Continue reading Seven solutions to ease the UK’s housing crisis

With Christmas right around the corner, it’s important to consider our environmental impact during the festive season. No one knows this better than Santa Claus himself, who was shocked to learn that the UK throws away enough wrapping paper to circle the equator nine times. But fear not, there are many ways to have a… Continue reading Sustainable Christmas ideas: 13 ways to make the festive season greener

Rather than updating and replacing technology, there is growing interest in products that are designed to be long-lasting and easily repaired or upgraded. The onus may not be solely on consumers, however, as manufacturers have made it challenging to fix items, which feeds into our throwaway culture. Newer devices include laptops, phones, and even vacuum… Continue reading Three good things: longlife tech to inspire us beyond our throwaway culture

This week brought about a number of positive news stories. A group of British millionaires urged the government to introduce a wealth tax to combat the nation’s deteriorating public services and rising tax burden. The activist group Patriotic Millionaires projected calls for a wealth tax onto the Treasury building in London as a way to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

This holiday season, instead of engaging in the typical consumerist mindset, readers of Positive News are choosing to celebrate differently. Families are creating new traditions that emphasize togetherness and kindness. For example, one family in Norwich, UK uses a reusable wooden advent calendar filled with personalized messages that encourage charitable donations and outdoor activities. Another… Continue reading You told us: how Positive News readers challenge rampant consumerism

As the founder of Notonthehighstreet.com and the curated marketplace Holly & Co, Holly Tucker is a busy woman, especially around the festive season. In addition to overseeing her B Corp retail platform, she is leading the way in creating a more colourful and ethical alternative to Black Friday while sharing tips on how to make… Continue reading The ‘Queen of small business’ whose mission is to restore the joy in Christmas – and the humanness in retail

Shopping can be a taxing experience, especially if one is not mindful of their purchases. However, mindful shopping has a solution that will not require much effort or money. Mindful shopping means taking time to think before making a purchase, making sure that the purchase aligns with intentions, ethics, and means. Here are ten tricks… Continue reading 20 ways to shop more mindfully (and resist pressure to part with cash)

Nature has been given a say in the decision-making process of a second UK company, as House of Hackney appointed a ‘nature guardian’ in November. The London-based firm, which sells wallpaper, paint, furnishings and fabric, is committed to sustainability and wishes to connect its customers with nature. The nature guardian, appointed by faith-based beauty firm… Continue reading What would nature say? Second UK company appoints the natural world to its board