sustainability

It is estimated that by 2040 14% of carbon emissions will be made by the the storage of our digital data if we continue at the present rate of our IT usage. Here are a few simple ways you can reduce your carbon footprint with some savvy IT hacks. 1, Zoom Calls Turning off your […]

No one wants to find a rodent living in their basement or in their attic, but unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence in the lives of most U.K and U.S. homeowners. And as soon as you become aware of the unwanted rodent, you either reach for the snap trap or the good old box […]

Oat & Chocolate Chip cookies This is a tried and tested recipe that we use mainly for birthday presents but this can be also made up for a  great zero waste Christmas gift too. Just choose a festive green or red ribbon instead to decorate the jar and perhaps cut a star or Christmas tree […]

At the present time we have to wear masks when using public transport and going into shops or cafe’s. Whilst disposable masks have become the scourge of towns and cities with many being discarded on footpaths and roads, a better option is to choose a reusable one. The cotton and linen masks available at Boostology have […]

The ‘Green Christmas’ Book by Eilidh Gallagher is a user friendly guide on how to enjoy a slower, simpler and fun packed Christmas without the waste, extravagance and excess now associated with our modern Christmases. It’s full of tips, advice and ideas that are planet friendly and that are designed to help us plan ahead […]

When I was first sent ‘Darning’ by Hikaru Noguchi I was struck by the beautiful layout of the book and the inventiveness of the author in the way she mends, repairs and oftentimes transforms pieces of clothing through simply fixes and imagination. The author uses 12 different techniques to illustrate how to mend your clothes […]

Have you ever thought about going zero waste? This is a relatively new way of living life that many people are giving a try. Living a zero waste lifestyle comes with many benefits and it should be something that is considered by all. While it might be hard to make the full switch to a […]

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 […]