Eco
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Huge Bee Pit Stop to encourage bee conservation unveiled in London
B&Q installs huge 'bee pit stop' at London's Kings Cross to encourage people to build their own at home
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Sustainable furniture is a top priority for shoppers but better regulation is needed
Consumers increasingly driven to buy furniture that's sustainably made – but what does that mean in practice?
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Help the bees this May – stop mowing your lawn
No Mow May campaign seeks to help our starving bee population by letting billions of flowers bloom in our gardens
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Wildflower seeds: mixes and Beebombs for a bee friendly garden
Choose wildflower seeds and Beebombs to help the bees and plant your own wildflower meadow
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40 million British birds lost in 50 years – RSPB launches awareness campaign
Awareness of the astonishing loss of British birds highlighted by RSPB's 'Let Nature Sing' effort
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The 'Attenborough effect' sees traditional plants make a comeback in British gardens
UK gardeners show favour to traditional flowering plants over non-native exotics once again – and this can only benefit our wildlife
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'Significant' lifestyle changes needed to impact on global warming
More than half of Brits are prepared to change the way they live to help the environment – but lifestyles need to be dramatically different
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Year-on-year rise in temperatures brings summertime earlier to our gardens
Summer comes earlier thanks to climate change
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Brits discard a shocking 22 million pieces of furniture annually, research shows
Reducing furniture waste is becoming as significant as tackling our addiction to single-use plastic
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Ikea trials a new scheme to rent out its furniture – including kitchens
Homeware giant Ikea announces its intention to trial a furniture – and even kitchen – rental scheme... Real Homes finds out more about this renting and eco-friendly move
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Finnish furnishings manufacturer shows the way in sustainable homeware production
Lapuan Kankurit are about to launch a gorgeous range of sustainably made, Scandinavian-style linen soft furnishings that are as gorgeous as they are eco-conscious
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Now you can furnish your home in an eco-friendly way, with a zero-waste buys
British fabric manufacturer Ian Mankin is to launch a sustainable fabric range using waste yarns from sampling and previous collections
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PassivHaus: how to meet eco standards when renovating
With the promise of super low energy bills and improved comfort levels, PassivHaus has many benefits but there are key considerations, too
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The secret to a great night’s sleep: buying a carbon neutral bed
Looking for a new bed that’s super comfy, eco-friendly and great to look at? Of course you are...
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It's official: we want more sustainable products in our shops, and we want them now
New survey reveals overwhelming support for more sustainable product options
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12 best recycled and sustainable home buys
Explore the wide range of recycled and ethically produced products that are beautiful – and better for the environment
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Rainwater harvesting explained
All you need to know about rainwater harvesting as expert Richard Eddy, from Polypipe shares advice and answers FAQs
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Reduce your home's environmental impact: buy soft furnishings in recycled wool
Urban Collective leads the way in stylish and eco-friendly home furnishings – don't miss their new collection
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Luxury furnishings can now be made from recycled plastic bottles
Duvets, pillows and rugs made from recycled plastic... blinds made from recycled polyester... Eco no longer means a compromise on quality with these innovative home products
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