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
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains aims at explaining common sustainability terms and concepts in a short and easy-to-read format. In this edition, we’ll explain what the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Agreement means. When we read about climate change and global warming, two terms crop up again and again: 1.5 degrees and Paris Agreement. These … Read more
In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we try to shed some light on terms and concepts in relation to sustainability. This edition puts the spotlight on littering and why it’s so bad for our environment. Whether you live rural or urban, whenever you’re out and about litter on the ground is a common sight in the … Read more
EcoHomeLife Explains is a series of articles that explains terms and concepts relating to sustainability in simple and easy terms but supported by scientific evidence. In this edition we answer the question: why is biodiversity loss bad for the environment? On my journey to live a more sustainable life, I do a lot of research … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains brings you topics in relation to sustainability and explains terms, concepts and relationships. In this series, we will explore the relationship between consumerism and the environment. There is no doubt that we live in a consumerist society. According to the Cambridge Online Dictionary, this means that we highly value owning things … Read more
In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we cover terms and concepts in relation to sustainability, which are important to understand if you want to reduce your impact on our planet. In this edition we look closely at synthetic fragrances. One thing I come across again and again when I research how to become more sustainable is … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains explores terms and concepts around the topic of sustainability. We explain briefly and in simple terms everyone can understand. This edition answers the question: What is bioaccumulation in environmental terms? As part of my quest to live a more sustainable life, I do a lot of research to find out how … Read more