EcoHomeLife Explains is our series of short articles that explains terms and concepts around sustainability. In this edition we dive into the question: are forever chemicals harmful? Whether you are looking at eco-friendly make-up, personal care products or cleaning products, sooner or later you will encounter forever chemicals. Their actual name is Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoralkyl … Read more
9 January 2024 – The UK government has introduced the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill which aims at maximising oil and gas production in the North Sea. The bill has caused a stir and drew criticism from all sides. The government has brought a new bill to maximise oil and gas from the North Sea to … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.8 Sustainability = 4.8 Effectiveness = 4.8 PROS: CONS: Simple Living Eco Detergent Sheets Review [UPDATED 2026] – Looking for an easy-to-use, eco-friendly alternative to conventional laundry detergent? Our Simple Living Eco detergent sheets review can help. On my journey to reduce the … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains explores terms and ideas around sustainability and eco-friendly living. In this edition we answer the question: are petrochemicals bad for the planet? Climate change and its impact on humans is ever present in our media at the moment. Our awareness of this topic has risen sharply as a result. Many of … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.85/5 Ease Of Use = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.8 Energy Efficiency = 4.9 Maintenance = 4.8 PROS: CONS: Beko Heat Pump Dryer Review [UPDATED 2026] – Traditional tumble driers use a lot of energy, which is not sustainable, so we invested in a heat pump dryer. Find out how we got … Read more
19 December 2023 – This year’s UN Climate Conference has been engulfed by controversy. However, at the end there was agreement on the final text. In our analysis we look at what the COP28 Agreement really means. From the start, many commentators thought that COP28 was doomed to fail due to it being hosted by … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains aims at lighting up some of the darker areas around the subject of sustainability. In this edition, we answer the question: are bioplastics sustainable? During my research into living a more sustainable life, I came across a lot of terms and concepts that I needed to learn more about. One of … Read more
12 December 2023 – Today COP28 is due to conclude. However, it is not yet clear if there will be a deal that all nations are willing to sign, which is how a UN climate conference should end. This year’s UN climate conference has had its share of controversy, with many asking if an oil … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.9/5 Ease Of Use = 4.9 Value For Money = 4.9 Sustainability = 4.9 Effectiveness = 4.9 PROS: CONS: Homethings Laundry Pods Review [UPDATED 2026] – Looking for a more eco-friendly laundry detergent? In our Homethings laundry pods review we share our experience with these eco-friendly laundry capsules. Changing to an eco-friendly laundry … Read more
5 December 2023 – Amid some controversy, COP28 has started and so far, world leaders have pledged to set up a damage fund and agreed to a Decarbonisation Charter on energy. When it was announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would host this year’s COP, many activists criticised the decision. Being one of the … Read more