green home

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you know that 52% of home owners use houseplants to tackle pollution or that 87% of air toxins are removed by houseplants with 24 hours? Compost Direct has kindly shared this infographic with us with which includes all kinds of amazing facts and figures about the benefits of having houseplants.

Evergreen Insurance Services has been built on a passion for the natural world and an ethical ethos, we aim to provide a first class personal service with products to suit you. Evergreen would be delighted to help with a free review of your business or personal insurance needs, whilst supporting your own corporate social responsibility […]

Freeflush the rainwater harvesting experts, create innovative water solutions which save you money and help the environment by enabling you to recycle rainwater for your garden. They are offering one lucky winner the opportunity to win one of their wall mounted water butts that can hold up to 100 litres of water. The Original Prestige […]

Going carbon neutral is becoming increasing popular and there are many ways that homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint in the home. With a self-build, you have the unique opportunity to make every aspect of your property eco-friendly. But for those who don’t have that luxury, there are still a number of things that can […]

With more and more people trying to live a greener and eco-friendlier lifestyle, it’s no surprise that solar energy has never been so popular. Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation, and can be converted into either energy or heat, making it the perfect energy source for powering your electrical devices and heating your […]

Greencane paper is a new product available in the UK that will be of interest to all green householders. It is made from sugarcane and bamboo making it an environmentally friendly option and is also packaged in paper and cellophane making it compostable too, ticking the box if you’re trying to go zero waste. Product Review Here at […]