Octopus Energy Review: Best Green Energy Supplier In The UK?
Wondering about joining Octopus Energy? Read up on why they’re one of the best green suppliers in the UK and my personal view.
Solar Panel Installations Drop The First Half of 2024 But Is A ‘Solar Rooftop Revolution’ On The Way?
The number of solar panel installations dropped in the first half of 2024 compared to 2023. But are the stars aligning for a new solar rooftop revolution?
What Is Retrofitting and Why Is It Important For UK Homes?
If the UK is going to hit its 2050 net zero goals, large swathes of the current housing stock will need to be upgraded. With only 15% of UK homes built after 1990, our older housing stock performs inefficiently and has poor insulation compared to the rest of Europe. Upgrading, or retrofitting, homes to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon …
Architect-Designed Eco Cabins For Sale On The Cornish Coastline
Tucked away in the picturesque Polzeath hills of North Cornwall is a collection of 17 architect-designed eco cabins. Set within five acres of landscaped gardens with indigenous planting, they offer a rare opportunity to have a slice of sustainable luxury by the sea. Designed by architects KOTO, these modular-built holiday homes do a fantastic job of blending environmental consciousness with …
Will ‘Cleantech’ Homes Become The Next Green Standard? New Report Says They Can
A new report from the Sustainable Markets Initiative has outlined a bold vision for the future of homes in the UK. Known as ‘cleantech’ homes, the report emphasises creating fully electrified, energy efficient, reduced carbon new-builds, which also bring added health benefits for its occupants. The Cleantech homes report is asking for a quick response work when it comes to …
Zed House Project: The Zero Carbon Home For 2030?
Imagine a home that doesn’t just meet sustainable living standards, but far surpasses them? Think much lower running costs, significantly reduced monthly bills and a much lower impact on the environment. That’s exactly what the Zed House was built for. It’s a groundbreaking zero carbon concept built by Barratt Developments on the University of Salford’s main campus. This unique project …
Google Is Destroying Independent Sites Like Tiny Eco Home Life
I’ve put off writing this for some time. About six months in fact since the repercussions really started to hit home. I always hoped things would work themselves out and improve. But they haven’t. They’ve just continued to get worse. I’m talking about the state of Google search and how this once ‘don’t be evil’ company has turned into a …
Landmark Study Shows Conservation Efforts Do Have A Positive Impact On Biodiversity
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Science has provided compelling evidence that conservation efforts worldwide are having a measurable, positive impact on biodiversity. The study, a world first to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of conservation actions in helping wildlife, analysed 186 studies and 665 trials. It was led by Penny Langhammer and the team at Re:wild. The meta-analysis revealed …
Naked Sprout vs Who Gives A Crap: Battle Of The Bamboo Toilet Rolls
With its increased sustainability and lower impact on the environment, bamboo is a good choice for those looking to make an eco friendly toilet paper swap. Of the bamboo toilet paper brands available, Naked Sprout and Who Gives A Crap have emerged as two of the most popular options. But with both brands offering similar products, it can be challenging …
Study Shows One Simple Tip Can Boost Butterfly Numbers by 93%
In a world where human activity has significantly impacted the environment, sometimes the best thing to do is just do nothing. A recent study by Butterfly Conservation has revealed that there’s one simple tip we can do in our gardens to significantly boost butterfly numbers and help wildlife – not cut the grass. Yes, leaving areas of grass to grow …
Plainandsimple Review: Sustainable, Ethical Everyday Clothing
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to buy high quality, ethically made clothing at an affordable price? To be quite honest, I didn’t think it really existed. But I’m reviewing those thoughts after coming across Plainandsimple. Plainandsimple are a company that creates sustainable and ethical clothing essentials. As someone who works full-time from home and practically lives in comfortable, …
Old Chapel Converted Into Inspiring and Sustainable Co-Working Space
Just a stone’s throw from where I grew up lies a remarkable example of green design. It’s not just any brand new eco building either. It’s a sustainable retrofit of a 1800s chapel! Yes, I had the pleasure of visiting the Ministry of Work in Swinton, Greater Manchester, in March 2024 to see what this stunning co-working, private office and …
Review On The Good Guide For Ethical Founders
Are you an ethical business owner? Ever wondered about getting access to the latest grants, awards and opportunities? The Good Guide can help.
New Microwave-Safe Stainless Steel Containers (Zero Waste Game Changer?)
I’ve been using stainless steel food containers for many years now. I think they’re a great and reusable way to store and transport food – a much better option than plastic in my opinion. But the main downside I’ve always had is that you couldn’t put a stainless steel container in the microwave. So, if you want to warm your …
All About Ethy, the Green Claims Streamliner
ethy are all about simplifying sustainability. This matches up nicely with the ethos of this website: to make sustainable living simple. ethy are coming at it from a different angle though. They primarily work with businesses to verify their sustainability claims and streamline the communication side, so everything is credible, authentic and as easy to understand as possible. I recently …
