Eco & ethical living
How often do you spend thinking about the importance of the UK’s peatlands? Probably the answer is never. You may think peatlands are a dark, bleak and boggy landscape of no real value but that’s not the case. Project Maya are asking you to find out more about peat, its important role and join their […]
Protect our peatlands – Gardeners, will you take the peat-free pledge? Read More »
During National Insect Week this summer, I came across this wonderful sculpture of dung beetles pushing a ball of dung created by Made by a Prince from recycled metal objects including spoons. After a chat on Twitter, the prince in question kindly agreed to let me share these photos of his animal, bird and insect
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If you’re concerned about the quality of the air inside your home then there is an easy, attractive and inexpensive solution. Houseplants – cheap air filters Former NASA scientist B.C. Wolverton, author of How to Grow Fresh Air, discovered that you can significantly reduce indoor air pollution in your home or office by introducing plants
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You may be surprised to know that you probably have many pest repellents already in your home. So before you waste money on strong chemicals which could be damaging to your family and the environment, try these cheap, natural and traditional deterrents: Ants Put down chilli powder, talcum powder, borax, dried bay leaves or lemon
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Why should I choose natural paints? Conventional paints contain up to 50% solvents and volatile organic compunds (VOCs) which are released into the air for years after you applied them. VOCs can cause irritation to eyes, nose and throat, affect the nervous system and damage internal organs. Natural paints are non-toxic so don’t release hazardous
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Water is a valuable resource and some have dubbed it the new oil and believe that in future wars will be fought over it. A recent report showed how in the UK people are wasting water unnecessarily. Help conserve this precious resource and be more environmentally-friendly too by collecting rainwater in a water butt and
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