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
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 5.0 Value For Money = 4.8 Range Of Products = 4.5 Results And Smell = 4.9 PROS: CONS: My Eco Living Shampoo Bar Review [UPDATED 2026] – Looking for a solid shampoo that is better for the environment and works for your hair? Our Eco Living shampoo bar … Read more
27 February 2024 – Online shopping has been on the rise for years, but in the battle online vs in-store shopping which is better for our environment? The convenience of online shopping has long been a thorn in the side of high street shops. But during the pandemic, when retail shops were closed, it became … Read more
In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we shed some light on terms and topics around sustainability and being eco-friendly, in short and simple articles. In this edition, we look at the environmental impact of meat consumption. Recently there was a lot of media coverage of the impact our diet has on our environment. Especially meat consumption … Read more
20 February 2024 – Water UK has dropped their certification scheme for flushable wet wipes. This means no wipes are fine to flush down the toilet any more. Introduced in 2019, the certificate wipes that were deemed suitable to flush aimed at giving consumers more clarity. Encouragement to buy more environmentally friendly wipes also played … Read more