Eco & ethical living
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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Whilst wandering around the internet I came across the great resource which is the Permaculture website. If you’re not sure what permaculture is they describe it as: Permaculture is an innovative framework for creating sustainable ways of living. It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive systems that can be used
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Own something which you hardly use? Want to use a carpet cleaner but don’t want to buy one? RentMyItems.com is a website which gives you the chance to hire out your under-used items or rent someone else’s. Aside from the opportunity to make money by hiring out your items or save money by hiring rather than
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You may not want that old sofa any more but it could be ideal for a household in need. If you’ve just upgraded your fridge (to a AAA rated one I hope!) don’t let the delivery men take it away. White goods and other household items are also on the wanted list. Furniture Re-use Network
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