Living With Solar Panels And A Battery – Our Experience

Living With Solar Panels And A Battery - Our Experience

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

Legal Challenge To New Oil Field In The Lincolnshire Wolds

Legal Challenge To New Oil Field In The Lincolnshire Wolds

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

My Eco Living Shampoo Bar Review

My Eco Living Shampoo Bar Review

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

Online Vs In-Store Shopping: Which Is Better For The Planet?

Online Vs In-Store Shopping: Which Is Better For The Planet?

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

EcoHomeLife Explains: The Environmental Impact Of Meat Consumption

EcoHomeLife Explains: The Environmental Impact Of Meat Consumption

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

“Fine To Flush” Label On Wet Wipes Dropped By Water UK

"Fine To Flush" Label On Wet Wipes Dropped By Water UK

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

Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents In The UK

Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents In The UK

Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents In The UK [UPDATED 2026] – Choosing a sustainable detergent can be daunting. You don’t want to waste your money and buy something that doesn’t work or isn’t actually better for the planet, right? We help you find the best eco-friendly laundry detergent for you. I’m creating a sustainable laundry routine. … Read more

Will Action On Climate Ever Top Our Politicians’ Agenda?

Will Action On Climate Ever Top Our Politicians' Agenda?

12 February 2024 – After the Conservative government has slowed down planned measures to prevent climate change last year, Labour has now dropped their £28bn green pledge. So why are politicians so hesitant when it comes to committing to action on climate change? In 2023, global temperatures have, for the first time, exceeded the critical … Read more

EcoHomeLife Explains: Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact

EcoHomeLife Explains: Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact

Our series EcoHomeLife Explains aims at bringing you short but complete explanations of terms and concepts around sustainability. In this edition we will look at fast fashion’s environmental impact. The way we consume fashion has changed a lot since the 1980s and the early 90s. Back then, there would be a new range out for … Read more