In agriculture and for many gardeners, pesticides are an important part of what they do. But their use has a profound impact on our environment in several ways. Pesticides are a group of products that are used to kill a variety of unwanted plants and insects seen as pests. They include insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and … Read more
Any gardener will know that keeping pests under control is vital if you want healthy, beautiful plants in your garden. That’s why many use pesticides to protect their plants. But chemical pesticides have a negative impact on the environment. They disrupt the ecosystem and reduce biodiversity by killing certain insects. Many also impact on non-target … Read more
EcoHomeLife Explains is a series of articles that explains terms and concepts relating to sustainability in simple and easy terms but supported by scientific evidence. In this edition we answer the question: why is biodiversity loss bad for the environment? On my journey to live a more sustainable life, I do a lot of research … Read more
Plants need the right nutrients in order to thrive. And with probiotics you can ensure that your plants get what they need. Probiotics – beneficial bacteria and microbes – is a topic that is hotly researched at the moment. While it has long been known that probiotics can be beneficial for our gut health, science … Read more
Our series EcoHomeLife Explains brings you topics in relation to sustainability and explains terms, concepts and relationships. In this series, we will explore the relationship between consumerism and the environment. There is no doubt that we live in a consumerist society. According to the Cambridge Online Dictionary, this means that we highly value owning things … Read more
When you’re looking to live a more sustainable life, you’ll soon realise that there are many areas where you can make meaningful changes. And your garden is one of them. Our gardens can be a source of joy, a refuge and a way to improve our wellbeing. But many of the gardening practices we commonly … Read more
In our series EcoHomeLife Explains we cover terms and concepts in relation to sustainability, which are important to understand if you want to reduce your impact on our planet. In this edition we look closely at synthetic fragrances. One thing I come across again and again when I research how to become more sustainable is … Read more
For many, summer is the best season of all, not only because it’s holiday season. But to enjoy the sun safely, sun protection is a must. Sunscreen belongs to summer like ice cream, BBQs and warm summer nights, or at least it should. The ultraviolet radiation from our sun can cause real harm to our … Read more
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Protecting your skin from the sun’s radiation is vital if you want to enjoy the sun safely. But if you also want to protect our planet, you need to know what to look for when switching to eco-friendly sun protection. Since I discovered that most sun creams, lotions and sprays you can buy in the … Read more