Quick Reads
Zero Waste Week – Towards a more sustainable future
Did you know that the UK could fill Lake Windermere with rubbish in only 8 months? Shocking, isn’t it? Or that nappies can take 500 years to decompose? We have put together some useful information on the topic of recycling and Zero Waste.
Beneficial Weeds. From the Soil to the Plate
Weeds have existed for a very, very long time. And while, yes, this probably means that they will always come back to haunt us, it also means that human beings have lived with them for hundreds of years; to the extent that some weeds actually have a use. We have put together some beneficial weeds that have been used time and time again.
Zero Waste – Is It a Realistic Goal?
To mark Zero Waste Week, we got in touch with Rachelle Strauss, the founder of the website Zero Waste Week. She started her blog My Zero Waste back in 2004 and she shows us that following a Zero Waste lifestyle really isn’t that complicated.
Canvas Camping: a Preloved Experience
Alex recounts his experience in using a canvas tent for the first time whilst camping in Brecon Beacons. He found the tent through Preloved and discovered a whole community of canvas tent enthusiasts. Keep on reading to learn the ups and downs of this adventure.
Is Restoring a Piano Worth It?
Standing pianos were privy to upper and middle-classes in the early 1800s, they were a sign of wealth, status; they often lived in the best room of the house, an ideal place to impress neighbours as well as being a source of entertainment. Today, many pianos are thrown out every week; keep on reading to learn why this is and whether we should strive to restore our pianos.
A History of Allotments. The Grow-Your-Own Revolution
Allotments have also seen a surge in popularity in recent years. In light of National Allotment Week, Preloved wants to look back at how it all began, and to continue to encourage people to grow their own.
British Cars in the 70s
Preloved member Cormac Reynolds reminisces about the seven most iconic British cars which were prominent during the 1970s. read on to find out what they were!
Movie Memorabilia: Alan Bennett’s Lady in the Van
One-off, unique items pop up on Preloved all the time. But occasionally, we get some items that are extra special. Read on to find out all about the extra special item we’ve got…
Why Should We Recycle?
As part of our Write for Us series, Katie Baker outlines the top ten reasons why we should all recycle more, and the benefits this will have for all of us!
National Bike Week: The Evolution of Bikes!
With National Bike Week 2015 starting on the 13th June, we thought it would be a pretty appropriate time to take a ride down memory lane and have a look at bikes of the past. Read on to find out more!