1/3 of facilities management are unsure about sustainability budgets – EnvironmentJournal

Almost half of departments across multiple sectors allocate just 10% or less of their overall budget to sustainability.  SFG20’s State of FM Report 2025 includes the opinions of more than 190 professionals working in a number of different built environment roles. According to this, there are large variations between the net zero target dates of … Read more

Councils can’t afford to investigate contaminated land sites – EnvironmentJournal

Of more than 45,000 potentially hazardous sites across Wales, one-third of local authorities are failing to make the locations public.  Fewer than one-in-three councils make their legally required register of contaminated land sites available to the public, according to Friends of the Earth Cymru.  The organisation has identified a potential 45,157 hazardous locations in Wales … Read more

Scientists have no idea how many microplastics people are breathing in – EnvironmentJournal

A new assessment advocates a global network of air monitoring stations to improve understandings of atmospheric particle distribution.  First published in the journal Current Pollution Reports, the study has identified huge knowledge gaps linked to airborne plastic pollution. Inconsistent measurement techniques, limited data, basic simulations, and poor understanding of atmospheric cycling mechanisms have all contributed … Read more

More plastic already produced in 2025 than we can process – EnvironmentJournal

225m tonnes of materials have been manufactured this year, exceeding capacity to recycle and reuse. Friday 5th September marks Plastic Overshoot Day, at which point humans have made more of the long-lasting resource than can pro cess. In total, the world has produced the equivalent to the weight of 50million adult elephants.  Each person will … Read more

4 Ways You’re Harming Your Skin

Believe it or not, every beauty product can NOT be universally used. Just like you shouldn’t take an antibiotic to treat a simple headache, you shouldn’t, for example, stick deodorant on your forehead. Many of these everyday beauty blunders are just flat out harmful for your skin. Remember, even if it “works” in the moment, … Read more

Putting The “Man” In Manicure

Men, it’s time for us to have a tough discussion. It’s one you might not be comfortable having – maybe even one you’ve been told you shouldn’t feel comfortable having. But we’re going to have it nonetheless. It’s time for you to get a manicure. Before you stalk off in a huff, thinking we’re talking … Read more

4 Tropical Nail Colors for Summer

Summer means holidays, beach days, cookouts and more. No matter what you’re celebrating this summer, top off your look with bright and happy nail colors. Even if you can’t make it to a beach vacation on summer break, now is the time to embrace vibrant and topical nail colors. Don’t be caught this summer with … Read more

5 Reasons To Love Morgan Taylor Nail Polish

When it comes to making our nails look perfectly polished, we are always on the hunt for new colors and polishes that are going to do just that. So when we got to try out the Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer, we knew we were going to love this brand from just its color collection. What we … Read more

6 Useful Nail Hacks for Girls On the Go

Well-groomed nails make a pulled-together statement, but between work and play, finding the time to always have the perfect manicure can be tough. Some women love manicure pampering and have their favorite nail shop saved in their phone, but for others, going the DIY route is a regular event. If you dread the task of constantly … Read more

5 Ways to Dry Your Nails Faster

Contrary to popular belief, nail polish actually takes one to two hours before it completely air dries. Yep, you read that right. So if you’ve always thought you were ready to go after 5 or 10 minutes of waving your fingers in the air, you aren’t alone. With multiple coats (plus base and top coats), … Read more