Many of us are aware that conventional laundry products are bad for the environment. But do eco-friendly laundry detergents work? In recent years, people’s awareness about their impact on the environment has grown sharply. As a result, many are looking to make changes to become more sustainable. One change I am really keen to make … Read more
19 September 2023 – Working from home has a lot of benefits for workers, such as creating a better work/life balance. But a new study suggests that remote working could also be better for our planet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many office workers had to switch to working from home after the first lockdown came … Read more
Today we have so many options when it comes to washing our clothes. But is powder or liquid detergent better for the environment? If, like me, you are looking to live a more sustainable life, then at some point you will turn to your laundry routine. We use our washing machines a lot, some people … Read more
12 September 2023 – The UN has released the long-awaited Global Stocktake Report which reviews the progress the world has made since the Paris Agreement was ratified. The key finding of the review is that radical changes are needed if the world is to achieve its climate targets. 196 nations have signed the Paris Climate … Read more
EcoHomeLife Explains is a series of short articles that explains terms around sustainability and eco-friendliness. In this issue of the series we give you the definition of greenwashing. Living a life that has less impact on our environment involves switching to eco-friendly products, such as shampoo bars or sustainable toothbrush heads. But it also means … Read more
5 September 2023 – The scientific community has been working on low-carbon building materials for a while. But scientists have found a method to make mycelium concrete, or myocrete, that could revolutionise the building construction sector. Concrete is a staple of the building construction sector, because it’s easy and cheap to produce. It’s also an … Read more
Laundry pods are easy, convenient and a no-mess solution to get clean clothes. But are laundry pods bad for the environment? Doing the laundry can be a big task, especially if you have a big family. So not having to mess about measuring the laundry detergent and trying to get it into the detergent drawer … Read more
We all want clean and fresh smelling clothes. But many contain a mix of chemicals. This begs the question, is laundry detergent toxic for us and the planet? Laundry detergents, like cleaning products, use a whole host of harsh chemicals to get our clothes clean and looking bright and white. Given that we use them … Read more
29 August 2023 – This year is not yet over, and already we have had record-beating heatwaves, wildfires and floods across the globe. Scientists warn that these extreme weather events could become the norm within a decade if we don’t act now. This July was the hottest month ever recorded, and the extreme temperatures have … Read more
Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products In The UK [UPDATED 2026] – Traditional chemical cleaning products are amongst the worst things for our planet. That’s why in this article I will tell you which are the best eco-friendly cleaning products in the UK. If, like me, you are looking to live a more sustainable life, you have … Read more