Current attention has been focused more on energy efficiency than water efficiency. However, demand for water has been growing along with energy usage in recent years especially as the climate changes. Furthermore, water usage requires energy, and it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Yet there are many other reasons aside from being eco-friendly to reduce […]
Spending our lives buying the greenest items we can find, always felt a little pointless to me if I couldn’t find a way to remain ‘green’ when I died. It was a moment of pure joy, when on my small Midlands high street, a new business called Woodland Burial Company opened. I quickly made an […]
As human beings, we have a history of harming the planet we call home, and we can still do this from our own homes. While nature is great at healing itself, we still dispose of and dump products that are not biodegradable, and we use unrenewable materials for fuel. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we are […]
Anxiety is something most of us have to deal with at some point in our lives, but in some cases, it can become crippling. This is usually when people start looking at medication and other solutions. The issue here, however, is that traditional medication often comes with severe side effects, some of which can actually […]
Are you constantly tired and feeling like you are running out of steam? If so, you’re probably starting to worry about your health. But did you know that a nutrient deficiency could also be the culprit? Vitamin B12 deficiency is much more common than you think, and its symptoms are varied and can often mimic […]
There’s a new product in the FreeFlush collection and its a nifty device that recycles your hand washing water. When you wash your hands the water passes through the cistern ready to be used to flush the toilet next time around. Saving water and saving money on your bills too. Whilst a rainwater harvesting system […]
Creating a glorious, natural garden that is manageable and benefits the environment can be a challenge for amateur gardeners, but it doesn’t have to be if you do your homework and learn the basics. There are many easy ways that you can incorporate sustainability into your garden, including using recycled garden products, creating a compost […]
Construction is not an industry known for its sustainability but that is changing. While technologies and specific solutions grab the headlines, the industry itself is slowly adapting to a new appetite for sustainability. What exactly is changing and what sustainable building trends are we seeing this year? Construction, like every industry, is having to adapt […]
For those of you heading off on holiday soon here are a few tips to keep your break as low impact as possible. 1. Choose Eco-Friendly Accomodation Supporting hotels, campsites and holiday parks that help protect the environment is a great way to cut your holiday’s carbon footprint. Check out our new green holidays section […]
If you are looking to renovate your home during lock-down it is a good idea to ensure your makeover is an eco-friendly one. Before you go ripping out walls and filling skips with materials that will end up in landfill think carefully about the changes you make to your home so that your renovation is […]