We have created our series Eco HomeLife Explains to bring terms and concepts relating to sustainability to you in short and easy-to-understand articles. In this edition, we explain where carbon emissions and greenhouse gases come in. If you’re interested in living a more sustainable life and have done some research, you will have come across … 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
Fireworks have been a favourite way to celebrate big occasions for hundreds of years around the world. As people stare up to the night sky enjoying the spectacle, many might not consider the environmental impact of what they see. First invented around 200 BC in China, fireworks have come a long way since. The colourful … Read more
Litter is a huge problem in many countries. And millions of people go out litter picking in their communities every year to clean up the rubbish. There is no doubt that litter in our environment is an eye sore, but it also has a negative effect on our ecosystems, including our waterways. Plastic items, for … Read more
The BBQ was a complete success. Everyone loved the food, and the weather held up despite the few passing clouds. Now for the less enjoyable part: cleaning up. With a sigh, Anna started to gather up the plates, cutlery, bowls, and various condiments. As she removed the plate from where Alan sat, she saw a … Read more
Our article series EcoHomeLife Explains aims at explaining terms and concepts around sustainability. Understanding these will help you make the right decisions to live a more sustainable life. In this edition, we ask if synthetic ingredients are bad for the environment. When we think about living a more sustainable life, often we see a life … Read more
With our series EcoHomeLife Explains, we provide you with short articles about the main topics in the sustainability field. In this edition, we tackle the concept of deforestation. If you’re interested in living a sustainable life and have looked into this topic, you have probably come across the term deforestation. It describes the cutting down … Read more