Our series Eco HomeLife Explains aims at explaining terms, concepts, and ideas around sustainability in a concise and easy-to-understand way. In this edition, we shine a light on the cons for fossil fuels. Fossil fuels feature large in most discussions about sustainability and climate change. So if you’re interested in this topic, understanding what they … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.8 Value For Money = 4.7 Range of Products = 4.8 Effectiveness = 5.0 PROS: CONS: Cleaning is a chore that we can’t avoid. But we can avoid harsh chemicals by opting for eco-friendly cleaners. Here I look at Bio D’s cleaning products. Ever since I have created … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.80/5 Ease Of Use = 4.6 Value For Money = 4.8 Sustainability = 4.9 Effectiveness = 5.0 PROS: CONS: I’m always on the lookout for eco-friendly laundry products. My newest find is Bio D, which I have tried and tested and here I share my experience with you. Ever since I have learned … Read more
Greeting cards are a big part of our culture, which are sent for various occasions, including birthday, Christmas, engagements, new jobs, etc. So it should come as no surprise that the sentiment card industry is worth £1.5bn, according to figures by Ofcom. There is a greetings card for any important moment in our lives, from … Read more
There is nothing better to get you into the mood for Christmas than putting up decorations, right? But most of those decorations are made of plastic. And we all know that plastic is an unsustainable material. Over 90% of plastic is made from fossil fuels. Producing plastic contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, which are … Read more
Gifting is a big part of our culture. Whether for special occasions like birthdays or just because, giving presents is important for our relationships. So when you want to live a more sustainable life, finding sustainable gifts to give is a must. After all, what’s the point of going green yourself, if you then give … Read more
I always loved giving gifts to friends and family. They joy I feel when they opened the present and smiled is just priceless. But in recent years I’ve come to realise that while my gifts were always thoughtful, in that I tried to get something that they would love, sustainability was never in the forefront … Read more
Overall Rating: 4.9/5 Health Benefits = 5.0 Value For Money = 4.9 Taste = 4.9 Sustainability: 4.9 PROS: CONS: For many of us, coffee in the morning is essential. Whether you need it to wake up or because you love the taste, we all want good coffee, right? But did you know that you could … Read more
Many of us use a wide range of beauty products regularly. But because the conventional products we use have a negative impact on our environment, it’s time to look for eco-friendly alternatives. I’ve done quite a bit of research into makeup’s environmental impact and what sustainable cosmetics looks like. Armed with this knowledge, I set … Read more
Opening presents isn’t just exciting for kids. But have you ever considered the environmental impact of wrapping paper? We wrap presents to add an element of surprise to gifting and increase the excitement. Indeed, a study has found that if a gift is wrapped, we are more likely to like the present itself. (Howard, 1992) … Read more