This is a contributed post The world of construction is experiencing a quiet revolution of late, with innovative materials at the helm and steering it in a bold and more sustainable new direction. Today, we’ll be shining a spotlight on a selection of lesser-known materials setting the stage for a more sustainable and imaginative architectural future. Remarkably, the spotlight shines …
Green swaps to reduce your carbon footprint
This is a contributed post Reducing our carbon footprint has become increasingly important over the last few years. It’s something that has changed how we live our lives. In the last few years, going green has become more prominent. This is the result of several factors, including increased awareness thanks to high-profile environmental campaigners like Sir David Attenborough and Greta …
Eco-Friendly Living: The Sustainable Benefits of Garden Rooms
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links In a world increasingly attuned to environmental concerns, sustainable living has become more than just a trend—it’s a way of life that aligns with our responsibility to care for the planet. As individuals seek innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint and create eco-friendly spaces, the concept of garden rooms has …
Tech Trash: How Your Old Devices Are Harming the Planet
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links In today’s society, technology is everywhere and has become an essential part of our lives. We rely on our electronic devices to communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. However, many of us do not realise that the disposal of these devices is harming the planet. The truth is, tech trash is …
5 environmental benefits of new build properties
Image by Ralph from Pixabay This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links New build homes are increasing in popularity, mainly due to the freedom to design the home as you please and the reduction in maintenance. But were you also aware of how beneficial these homes are for the environment? Finding ways to reduce carbon emissions is …
Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint this year? Many people have become a lot more eco-conscious in recent times and now want to do their part to protect their planet. There are all kinds of big and small ways that you can do this that could also improve …
Sustainable Living 101: How to Start Today
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links With environmental issues like climate change becoming increasingly more pressing, we all must do our part to live more sustainably. But where do you start? Here’s a comprehensive guide with some simple steps to begin living a greener life today. Fast Homeware Habits We all want our homes to look …
How to be more eco-conscious this summer
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links January blues often leave us dreaming fondly of summer, desperately waiting for it to arrive. Whilst summer can be fun, with lighter evenings and warmer weather there is plenty to enjoy, however, it can be challenging to know how to keep check of your environmental footprint during this time. Here …
Frugal motoring tips to help save you money
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links Motoring can be a significant outgoing in your monthly expenditure but it’s more often than not an essential cost that is hard to avoid. Weekly shops, taxiing family and friends around, commuting, going on days out as well as many other commitments – vehicles usually help to facilitate our day-to-day …
New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Garden
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links. As the new year kicks off good and proper, millions of people across the country are making a fist of their New Year’s Resolutions – whether re-joining the gym for the umpteenth time, cutting down on vices or simply picking up a new hobby. With a third of them projected …
5 ways to save more by wasting less
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links Saving money has never been so important. The grips of the cost of living crisis have squeezed disposable incomes and households are set for a tough financial winter. Those that are strategic and forward-thinking are looking for ways to cut back and save money in lots of different places – …
How to create a self-sufficient vegetable garden
This is a contributed post and may contain affiliate links Self-sufficiency is a dream that many people have, whether it be in financial terms, professional terms or in life in general. The ability to live without constant dependence on other people and at the mercy of wider society is an attractive prospect for some. Self-sufficiency in food and nutrition is …