The EcoHomeLife Explains series explains commonly used terms around sustainability simply and briefly. In this part of the series we answer the question: is a carbon footprint bad for the environment? You probably have heard the term “carbon footprint”. It’s been part of the discussion about sustainability for a while. If you want to live … Read more
24 October 2023 – The global energy watchdog predicts that by 2030 renewable energy will provide 50% of the electricity worldwide. But despite this progress on renewables, it warned that carbon emissions are still too high to avert a climate catastrophe. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its yearly World Energy Outlook (WEO) report, … Read more
Are you looking for a totally natural laundry detergent with zero impact on the environment? I’ll show you how to make your own laundry detergent from conkers. I’m on a journey to live a more sustainable life, and recently I have turned my attention to my laundry routine. Through my research I discovered that conventional … Read more
18 October 2023 – After the Prime Minister announced a U-turn on the government’s green policies, many environmentalists were concerned. Now the government’s own climate advisers have revealed the impact of the delayed climate targets on the British people and the environment. When Rishi Sunak announced changes to the UK’s climate targets last month, he … Read more
Commonly used laundry detergents use harmful chemicals that impact on our environment. By using soap nuts for laundry, you can ditch these nasty chemicals for good. I have been doing a lot of research into creating a sustainable laundry routine. One thing that struck me the most was how many nasty chemicals are used in … Read more
10 October 2023 – This year has seen the hottest July as well as the warmest September ever recorded. Now analysis by the BBC has revealed that the world has breached 1.5°C on 86 days in 2023 so far. In 2015, world leaders signed the Paris Agreement, in which they agreed to keep the earth’s … Read more
Do you want to live a more sustainable life, but don’t know where to start? We will show you how to create a sustainable laundry routine. I am on a journey to live a more sustainable life and reduce the impact I have on our planet. I do this by swapping to more eco-friendly products, … Read more
3 October 2023 – On Sunday the new single-use plastic ban has come into force in England. Under the new law, certain types of single-use plastic are no longer allowed to be sold. The world has a huge problem with plastic pollution. Most plastics aren’t biodegradable and remain in the environment for hundreds of years. … Read more
Our EcoHomeLife Explains series provides you with simple and brief explanations of commonly used terms around sustainability and eco-friendliness. Get carbon offsetting explained in simple terms in this edition of our series. If you want to live a more sustainable life that has less impact on our environment, it’s important to understand the various terms … Read more
26 September 2023 – The UK government has recently announced changes to their green policies. Critics have said that the watering down of these policies will prevent the UK from hitting its 2050 climate targets. In 2019, the then Prime Minister Theresa May committed the UK to reach net-zero by 2050, by making it law. … Read more