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We all know about the common ways to save energy in the home; turning off gadgets instead of putting them onto standby and purchasing more efficient appliances. However, Northern Powergrid, who can help with any electric connection around your property, have put together this guide highlighting some of the energy-saving techniques which you may never […]

The UK has a serious litter problem. Take a look around you – every village, town, city, beach and roadside is blighted with the lazy leftovers of our daily lives. Clean Up Britain had been wrestling hard with how to properly ignite the conversation about litter and the damage it does and has recently launched […]

I was immediately taken with the Emily Jane dress when I saw it featured in a magazine. As it was from an ethical brand I was doubly impressed and loved the simplicity of the design and how it looked so elegant and stylish. The Emily Jane dress by EKO (Earth Kind Originals) is such a […]

With the high street seemingly dying out, it’s more important than ever to futureproof your business. Big names such as Toys R Us, BHS and Maplin have all gone into administration within the last two years, proving that no one is safe from the ever-changing economy nowadays. However, there are ways to ensure success and […]

The most recent National Bed Federation’s (NBF) End of Life Mattress Report (2016) showed that 74,000 less mattresses were recycled in 2015 than 2014. Over a similar time period, local authorities also reported that having little access to suitable recycling centres, following their own bulky waste collections and fly-tipping clean ups, meant that having to […]

Trees are of great benefit to every home and the environment in general. Additionally, planting trees can increase a property’s value, boost attraction for commercial businesses, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, and reduce ozone levels. Trees absorb CO2, which is responsible for the greenhouse effect and, in turn, release oxygen that humans need to […]

When I first saw the Mud and Bloom Box featured on twitter I was immediately intrigued and wanted to know more. As gardening and crafts are two of my favourite things, a subscription box combining the two seemed a great idea, especially for children. Crafts Since February my two children aged 6 and 8 have […]

Fertilizing your lawn in spring might be confusing for some homeowners. The questions of when and how exactly to do it often arise. After all, failure to apply the fertilizer properly could negatively affect the overall health of your lawn. To help you out, we’ve got several tips on fertilizing for a greener and healthier […]

The Good Bag Co was created in 2006 by Alan and Lesley after they saw so many plastic bags discarded and dumped and damaging the local environment and wildlife. They decided to create an alternative which would be practical and enjoyable to use. Their range of bags are made from eco friendly jute  and the […]

With more and more people considering the effect their lifestyles have on the environment, it may be time for you to think about how to make your own home more eco-friendly. Saving energy should be your prime focus as although renewable sources of energy are increasing their share of production we still rely on polluting […]