We have become increasingly aware of how much human activity can affect the environment. Narratives such as climate change have become harder to dismiss. This gradual surge in awareness has targeted aspects of life with an amplified call for a change in behaviours. Even the smallest aspects of our daily routines can be associated with causing harm to the environment.
Category: Kids, Home and Lifestyle
Greener appliances: How to make your home more eco-friendly
With eco-related issues becoming increasingly apparent on the news and in everyday life, more and more people have been taking the initiative to do their bit for the planet. If you’ve been recycling your plastics, cycling into work rather than taking the car, or investing in reusable drinks containers, you’re on the right track – […]
E-liquids are better for the environment than tobacco – Reasons to start vaping
We often hear about the negative impacts of smoking on human health as smoking tobacco is always related to heart, lung and respiratory problems in the long term. While we are all aware of the impact of tobacco on our health, rarely we’re informed about its impact on the environment. An increasingly large number of […]
Clean and Green – 6 Ways to Get the Kids Thinking About the Environment
Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint, or for something as simple as wanting to cut down the cost of your bills, getting your children to think more about the environment can have a number of positive effects, including helping your children value that which they have. However, some people can take it too far and try to be environmentally friendly in every single aspect of their lives.
Keeping up with…Your New Year’s Resolutions
What did you set for your New Year’s Resolutions? Ours are always to be kinder to the environment, use and waste less and always try and be conscious of our environmental impact. How many of you kept to your resolutions? New research suggest that 38% of Brits have already abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions. Luckily […]
Seven Safety Precautions to Prepare Your Home for a London Winter
Living in London is exciting and special. It is an amazing city that offers something for everyone, and attracts millions of tourists every year. If you’re a proud resident of London, you also know that living here presents a few challenges – namely, being able to handle the London winters. Winters here can get bitter […]
The Pros and Cons of Common Bathtub Materials
Choosing the shape, style, and size of your bathtub is important, but don’t forget to consider the advantages and disadvantages which come with each type of material. Your decision will impact everything from the ease of installation to how simple the tub is to keep clean, so make sure you take the time to think […]
Winter’s coming – 4 ways to heat your home in an environmentally friendly way
As the nights draw in and the days are getting cooler, there is a real sense that autumn is already here and winter is just around the corner. Thoughts switch from sunbathing and which pair of shorts to wear across to turning the heating on and digging out jumpers from the bottom of the wardrobe.
Eco-Friendly Techniques That Will Transform Your Home
From time to time, the house needs updating. Just like their owners, the interior of the home can get old and dated! Trying to renovate and upgrade a house is hard enough, but trying to do it without harming the Earth is incredibly difficult. If you are reading this blog, you probably think along the […]
The Many Benefits of Green Roofing
Going green has finally hit the trending wave, as most people are now considering the benefits of trying to play nicely with mother nature. It probably has more to do with the fact that the overall atmosphere of the planet has become quite alarming, than the majority of the population having a sudden epiphany.
Will a well-maintained boiler cut your energy household usage?
Most people are looking for ways to keep their household costs down, but few realise that ensuring regular maintenance of household appliances is one way to achieve this. A well-maintained boiler can cut the cost of your energy bill and help the planet at the same time.
The Essential Green Home Checklist For People Moving This Summer
Do you plan to move house during the next couple of months? Would you like to ensure that your new property is as environmentally-friendly as possible? Then you need to start working soon to ensure you have covered all the basics. At the end of the day, the chances of your new property using green […]
How To Promote Green Living Effectively On the Web
You made the decision to go green. You and your whole family did. You’ve got more environmentally conscious cleaners. Organic food. You promote sustainable practices. You feel good about it! And so you decide to promote the things that you’ve learned and the products that you appreciate in a website.
How To Make Your Bathroom More Eco Friendly: Everything You Need To Know
Perhaps you are a new eco-warrior or maybe you have wanted to make your bathroom more eco-friendly for a while, but just haven’t had the time. Either way, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that you are here and want to change your lifestyle and make part of your home – your bathroom, more eco-friendly. […]
Eco Home Products
The plight of the environment and rising concerns about climate change feature increasingly in the public conscience today. On first consideration, it may seem there is little any individual can do to affect change for the better. In truth, everyone can make a difference. By actively considering the eco-friendly credentials of products in and around […]
How Changing Your Windows Can Help the Environment
Since 1970, energy used to heat Britain’s homes has increased by 20%. While the switch to central heating has brought great improvements in the carbon efficiency, and new buildings regulations has meant more homes now have full insulation and more energy efficient fixtures, this has not accounted for the new dependence on electrical appliances that […]
How To Do These Common Home Renovations The Eco-Friendly Way
Image from Flickr.com By making smart home renovation choices, you will reduce your carbon footprint. This applies to all alterations, big and small. From putting up a new lighting fixture to renovating an entire room. Environmentally friendly renovations may not always be the easiest, but they are the kindest to the earth, and we think […]
Wonderful Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Living in the modern world and trying to preserve it at the same time is difficult. There’s so much we rely on daily that can be harmful to the environment, such as cars. But while there are times you can’t avoid harming the environment it’s important to try to preserve it in other areas. The […]
Upcycling Tips to Decorate Your Home
There are many fabulous home décor applications for upcycling, and it doesn’t always have to be about saving the environment, or penny pinching to offset rising housing costs like home insurance. Those serious about preserving the environment, creating healthier living spaces, living more sustainable and money wise, have found upcycling not just smart, but a […]
Tips on Travelling with Your Kids this Christmas
Travelling can be stressful at the best of times, but throw in a couple of children, a hectic festive schedule and the Christmas traffic and it soon becomes a complete nightmare – but it doesn’t have to be. So, round up the kids, pack up the car and follow these top tips for travelling with […]