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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 More4 Ways to Make your Garden Easier To Care For
If you are keen on your garden being as beautiful as possible, but short on time, then you are certainly not alone. A beautiful garden can seem to take a lot of effort and stress. But that’s not necessarily true. By setting yourself up for success, you can enjoy a great space without the…
Read MoreHow to Attract Beneficial Wildlife to your Garden
According to citizen research, Bugs Matter, the abundance of flying insects in the UK has plummeted by nearly 60% over the last 17 years. Insects are responsible for pollinating most of the food we grow on the planet. They also recycle nutrients into the soil by decomposing organic matter and, as every organic gardener…
Read MoreHealth and Environmental Benefits of a Water Softener
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 MoreGoing Green: Where To Start
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 MoreHow to Bring more Nature to your Garden – regardless of size!
When spring arrives, I turn to making improvements in the garden Whether you have a sprawling estate of a small balcony, there is always something you can do for nature. Here are some ideas for you to welcome nature, if you’re improving your home this year: Plant Trees Trees are so amazing for the…
Read MoreHow To Furnish your Home in a more Sustainable Way
Buying new furniture for your home can be exciting, but if you’re looking for an eco friendly way to source things, it can be a bit of a minefield too. There are so many things to bear in mind such as quality of wood, toxic chemicals used to treat furniture and protection of our…
Read MoreThree Easy Ways To Live A Greener Life
Autumn is often a time to take stock of your life. If you’re a parent, the children might be back at school, giving you time to reflect on your goals and values. At this time of year I often get emails from people who want to know how to live more sustainably. They might…
Read More8 Simple Ways to Make your Computer Use More Sustainable
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 More4 Ways To Create a Greener Business
Small business is big business and a green business is a golden business. Yes, the way that we do business is changing. From now on, eco-friendly business is the way forward, especially after a recent survey showed that consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging. With this in mind, here are some…
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