Environment issues

How to Motivate People Toward Sustainable Practices

how to move towards sustainable practises

    Whether you’re a city dweller or you’re living in a rural area, it can be agreed that there are ways to incorporate sustainable practices in one’s life. You may have already done many things to reduce your carbon footprint and often people tell me they long to motivate others. However you can’t rush…

Read More

Five Easy Ways to Reduce your Energy Bills

  The cost of living crisis is having an impact on nearly everybody across the world. Last year in the UK, electricity prices rose by 65% and gas prices by an astonishing 129%. And while we don’t know for sure, it looks like prices may increase by another 20% in April. One of my passions…

Read More

4 Ways to Save Money Around the House

4 ways to save money around the house

  It’s no secret that the average family is feeling the pinch in the current economic situation. Here are four simple tips that can help you save money around your home without making any major changes. 1) Get organized Getting organised can help you save money in many ways. For example, if you know exactly…

Read More

Health and Environmental Benefits of a Water Softener

no need for dishwasher salt

  I don’t know about you, but I’ve been curious about water softeners for a number of years. In the 20+ years we’ve lived here, we’ve replaced half a dozen kettles, four immersion tank heating elements and we’ve got through our fair share of water filters too. Our saucepans and taps have limescale on them…

Read More

Going Green: Where To Start

greener home

  Sustainability is becoming more and more mainstream. I’m noticing in conversations with my neighbours and even in a checkout queue that more people are doing things to make a difference and live a more green life. With the right approach, it is possible to make changes to how you live and make both your…

Read More

8 Simple Ways to Make your Computer Use More Sustainable

working from home

  The average person is set to spend over 22 years of their lives online. Shocking isn’t it? Children are spending up to 10 hours each day and it’s affecting their physical and mental health. But there’s another concern too… The environment. Even though sending an email rather than posting a letter uses less paper…

Read More

Top 4 Simple Ways To Create A Greener Home

how to have a sustainable home

  An eco-friendly home does not only contribute to the health of the planet; it can also save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are the top four simple ways to create a greener home. Use water judiciously A complete eco-friendly culture involves taking a holistic approach, including being serious about…

Read More

The Green’s New Year’s Eco Resolutions

eco resolutions

  Around this time each year, I start thinking about my new year’s resolutions. Unlike most people, they tend not to focus around going to the gym, giving up vices or changing my eating habits. I like to think about all the things I can do to make life more sustainable. I’ve been doing this…

Read More