How much could you save by insulating your home? Making sure your home is properly insulated is one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy consumption, and it could knock a big chunk off your energy bills, too. Here’s how much you could stand to save. Sam Carlisle 1 Oct 2022 5 min read Insulation
Learn a recipe for cooking with leftover food Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: creating a delicious meal from leftovers and scraps you might otherwise throw in the bin. Rachel England 1 Oct 2022 4 min read Diet
Invest in a worm farm If you’re squeamish about worms, look away now. This is a homage to the wondrous work the wiggly wonders do… Sam Carlisle 30 Sep 2022 3 min read Gardens
How to have a truly green garden The UK has over 23 million gardens, accounting for around 4,440km2 of land. That’s more than a fifth of the size of Wales. If we all did our best to green our gardens, we could really do something to help all the British wildlife vulnerable to extinction – as well as lower our carbon emissions. Angela Terry 26 Apr 2022 4 min read Gardens
Top tips for green cleaning Get your home squeaky clean the eco-friendly way. Rachel England 15 Apr 2022 3 min read Cleaning
How do you get your home ready for heat pump installation? As of April 2022, the UK Government’s new £5k grants for heat pumps are available in England and Wales. Take-up should hopefully be huge. With energy prices soaring, the rush to ditch gas boilers and move to eco-friendly heat pumps is on. To get your home ready, preparation is key. Angela Terry 4 Apr 2022 2 min read Renewables
How to green your spring clean Too many of the everyday cleaning products in our cupboards are bad for the planet – and us! Thankfully, you can make your home sparkle using effective, natural cleaning products. Angela Terry 11 Mar 2022 2 min read Cleaning
What are heat pumps and how can you get a grant of up to £5,000 towards one? The new scheme is designed to help homeowners replace their gas boilers with a more eco-friendly alternative Rachel England 22 Oct 2021 8 min read Renewables
How often should you wash your clothes? You can (and should) wear them more than once! Rachel England 29 Sep 2021 3 min read Energy Saving
How important is an EPC when buying or selling a house? Your home’s EPC rating could end up costing you. Rachel England 26 Aug 2021 5 min read Energy Saving
What’s the problem with using peat? There are much more climate-friendly alternatives to help your garden grow. Rachel England 16 Jul 2021 4 min read Gardens
Nine ways to have a greener living room From little tweaks to big changes, here’s how to make the comfiest room in the house kinder on the environment. Rachel England 29 Jun 2021 4 min read Energy Saving
