How Plastic Pollution Affects Our Planet: From Mountain Top to Ocean Floor
Climadoor Staff 7th November 2019 0 COMMENTSIt’s well documented that household plastics are a huge threat to our environment. According to Earthday.org, It’s estimated that world plastic production stands at around 340 million metric tonnes, with half of annual plastic production destined for single-use products. Just to add a little more perspective to that, it’s estimated that one million plastic bottles […]
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11 Houseplants With “Superpowers” That Are Perfect For Beginners
Climadoor Staff 23rd August 2019 0 COMMENTSIf you’re just about to embark on your first houseplant buying expedition, there’s a good chance you’re not really sure which ones you’d like to buy. Do you go for something colourful and delicate? Or what about something robust and imposing? Whatever you choose, it needs to be looked after. But some houseplants are way […]
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Mythical Creatures From Folklore That Live In and Around Your Home
Climadoor Staff 5th July 2019 0 COMMENTSIf like us you’d love your very own house-elf, there’s actually a good chance that you might already have one. For centuries, the presence of house spirits and mythical creatures that live in the home have played a prominent role in folklore around the world, with many cultures embracing the age old tales and superstitions […]
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Classic Childhood Pastimes Re-imagined as 8-bit Video Games
Climadoor Staff 19th March 2019 0 COMMENTSLike us, you probably have fond childhood memories of playing Pooh Sticks in the sunshine with your friends, or dodging cars while you play Kerby. And if you’re of a certain age, there’s a good chance you remember the delights of Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt too. The mid 1980’s were a turning point when […]
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50 Shades of Urban Decay: Colour Palettes Inspired by Abandoned Places
Climadoor Staff 22nd January 2019 0 COMMENTSHave you ever stumbled upon a derelict building and though about how much of an eye sore it is? What about that dilapidated old park bench that could do with being replaced? If you’re into urban exploring, finding beauty in something that you’d ordinarily find grotesque can be a magical thing, and looking deeper into […]
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What If… Smart Home Technology and The Transformers Joined Forces?
Climadoor Staff 20th November 2018 0 COMMENTSSmart technology such as the Amazon Alexa and Philips Hue are fast becoming a staple part of many homes, providing a convenient and often novel way of doing day-to-day things that would otherwise be more complex. Say you fancy turning the heating up just a little so it’s nice and cosy when you return home, […]
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Ever wondered how the price of pizza differs around the world? We’ve put together a graphic looking at how many slices of pizza you’d get for $1 in a variety of countries around the globe. We’ve compared the average prices for a large Margherita to keep things fair and consistent. The graphic also includes information […]
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At a lofty 830m high, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. It cost $1.5 billion to build and took almost six years to finish, which is almost as long as it took us to recreate these magnificent pieces of architecture as pixel art (I joke, but seriously, it took a long […]
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Following the news that food bank use in the UK has reached its highest rate since records began last month, we got to thinking about how food is changing in our society. The previous year has seen a 13% increase of emergency supplies being delivered since the previous year. We won’t get bogged down in […]
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Eco Friendly Home Improvements to Maintain a Comfortable Temperature All Year Long
Climadoor Staff 3rd June 2018 0 COMMENTSMaking some strategic eco friendly home improvements is not only a responsible choice but a smart investment. With rising energy costs and a growing awareness of climate change (plus the introduction of the Green Deal Energy Grant) more of us are seeking ways to renovate in a way that’s kinder to our planet. Whether that’s […]
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