If you are trying to live a more sustainable life, you may have heard that conventional deodorants are bad for the environment. Let’s find out why. Since deciding to change my lifestyle to become more sustainable, I have learned a lot about how the things we use on a daily basis are harmful to our … Read more
9 April 2024 – Research by the UK government has found that a wide range of food and drinks contain PFA chemicals. This class of toxins, also called ‘forever chemicals’, was used in pesticides. The Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF), which is part of the UK’s Environment Deparment, monitors the level of … Read more
In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we tackle terms, concepts and issues around sustainability and explain them briefly and clearly. In this edition, we look at microplastics pollution and its effects on our environment. We all know that plastic pollution is a huge problem for our environment. It’s everywhere, in our rivers, oceans and countryside. When … Read more
2 April 2024 – The Energy Security Deparment (DESNZ) has released provisional 2023 figures for the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. The good news is that they have fallen in comparison to 2022. In order for the world to keep global temperatures below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, we have to stop emitting any more greenhouse gases … Read more
EcoHomeLife Explains is a series of short articles explaining the world of sustainability. Find out about terms and concepts around this topic. In this edition we ask: is compostable eco-friendly? If you are interested in sustainability and reducing the impact you have on our environment, you have probably heard of compostable materials. These are materials … Read more
26 March 2024 – After dropping its £28bn pledge for green projects, Labour leader Sir Keir Stamer has announced plans to fund floating wind farms to ensure the UK’s energy security. During a visit to the Welsh port of Holyhead, the Labour leader reaffirmed his party’s commitment to invest in green projects. While he has … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.1/5 Ease Of Use = 4.7 Value For Money = 2.1 Performance = 4.8 Staining = 4.9 PROS: CONS: My Wild Deodorant Review [UPDATED 2026] – I want to have a more sustainable personal care routine, so I’m trying out eco-friendly deodorants. In my Wild deodorant review I will share my experience with … Read more
We have created our series EcoHomeLife Explains to help you learn all about sustainability. After all, knowledge is power, because it allows us to make changes for the better. In this edition we look at the effects of synthetic fibres on the environment. Plastic is everywhere, even in our clothes. If you look at clothes … Read more
If you want to live a more sustainable life, then getting solar panels is a big step towards this aim. But you might wonder is it worth getting solar panels? Here we share our experience of living with solar panels and a battery to answer this question. We were considering getting solar panels installed for … Read more
5 March 2024 – A campaign group in Lincolnshire has been granted permission to legally challenge the government’s decision to permit an oil company to develop a new oil field in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Lincolnshire Wolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and provides a habitat for nature and wildlife. With its … Read more