As part of living a more sustainable life, I try to reduce the amount of waste our home produces. This isn’t an easy task, so I focus on one room at a time. I have already put together a list of the top 5 zero-waste swaps for the bathroom to help others to start. And … Read more
With our series Eco HomeLife Explains we want to help you learn about sustainability and eco-friendly living. So we explain terms and concepts around this in short articles. In this edition, we answer how to be a conscious consumer in the UK. Living in a consumerist society means we are constantly told to buy things, … Read more
Our series Eco HomeLife Explains aims at shedding light on terms and concepts around sustainability and environmentally friendly living. In this edition, we explain what’s the difference between fast fashion and slow fashion. In the late 1990s/early 2000s the trend we call fast fashion took off, changing the way we approach shopping for clothes in … Read more
In our series Eco HomeLife Explains we aim to explain terms and concepts around sustainability and eco-friendliness in an easy-to-understand way and based in scientific research. This edition deals with climate change and eco-anxiety. Climate change has a huge impact on us humans, not just physically but also mentally. The uncertainty about the future of … Read more
Our series Eco HomeLife Explains aims at explaining terms, concepts, and ideas around sustainability in a concise and easy-to-understand way. In this edition, we shine a light on the cons for fossil fuels. Fossil fuels feature large in most discussions about sustainability and climate change. So if you’re interested in this topic, understanding what they … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.8 Value For Money = 4.7 Range of Products = 4.8 Effectiveness = 5.0 PROS: CONS: Cleaning is a chore that we can’t avoid. But we can avoid harsh chemicals by opting for eco-friendly cleaners. Here I look at Bio D’s cleaning products. Ever since I have created … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.6 Value For Money = 4.8 Sustainability = 4.9 Effectiveness = 5.0 PROS: CONS: I’m always on the lookout for eco-friendly laundry products. My newest find is Bio D, which I have tried and tested and here I share my experience with you. Ever since I have learned … Read more
Greeting cards are a big part of our culture, which are sent for various occasions, including birthday, Christmas, engagements, new jobs, etc. So it should come as no surprise that the sentiment card industry is worth £1.5bn, according to figures by Ofcom. There is a greetings card for any important moment in our lives, from … Read more
There is nothing better to get you into the mood for Christmas than putting up decorations, right? But most of those decorations are made of plastic. And we all know that plastic is an unsustainable material. Over 90% of plastic is made from fossil fuels. Producing plastic contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, which are … Read more
Gifting is a big part of our culture. Whether for special occasions like birthdays or just because, giving presents is important for our relationships. So when you want to live a more sustainable life, finding sustainable gifts to give is a must. After all, what’s the point of going green yourself, if you then give … Read more