Sprout some seeds. This can be your first step towards growing your own food!
Sprouted seeds are packed with nutrition and make a great addition to salads, stirfries and sandwiches.
You remember growing cress as a child, …

In the western world, it’s easy to get hold of ‘cheap’ goods. But have you ever stopped to think what that ‘cost’ might mean really mean?
It might mean that the product was produced in a …

My mantra is that you don’t have to have a garden to grow your own - anybody can have a go!
All you need is a hanging basket filled with tumbling tomatoes, a windowbox of salad …

Soda crystals have long been used as a water softener, so use them in your washing cycle to soften your clothes.
Add 100 g (31/2 oz) to your wash load for soft, fluffy clothes.
If you are …

Many people spend lots of money on products designed to keep them looking young and beautiful.
Unfortunately, many of these products contain harsh, toxic chemicals which can be detrimental to your health and the environment.
In addition, …

Did you know that beetroot leaves can be eaten like spinach?
What a waste to throw those leaves away!
Next time you harvest or buy beetroot with the leaves on, be sure to eat the tasty tops …

Are you concerned about greenwashing or unsure which companies you can trust?
Do you want to make more ethical choices, but not sure how to find what you are looking for?
Then I have just the tool …

We’ve all heard it hundreds of times before, which means, if you’re still taking disposable carrier bags from the supermarkets, you shouldn’t be!
Over 17 1/2 billion disposable plastic carrier bags are given out every year …

Every year in the UK, householders bin 700 million batteries weighing 19,000 tonnes. Put end to end, these would stretch to Australia and back.
We’re buying more and more battery operated gadgets such as digital cameras, …

This tiny step could make all the difference to your running costs and environmental impact.
If you make 5 car journeys each week to work or a school run, why not Lift share for one of …