Eco
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Here's what our world without bees would look like
Disturbing images of what our world would look like without bees illustrates the urgent need to save pollinators
By Anna Cottrell •
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Plastic Free July 2019: do your bit to reduce plastic waste this month
Want to get involved in Plastic Free July, but don't know where to start? Here's how you can do your bit to reduce plastic waste this month – and beyond
By Emily Shaw •
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How to cool down a room fast: 11 ways to stay cool indoors during a heatwave
Want to know how to cool down a room fast in this hot spell? Feel like you are enduring the heat rather than enjoying it? If your home is overheating, here are our top tips for keeping it (and your family) cool
By Hebe Hatton •
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Plastic waste: the crisis deepens, but this reusable veg bag can help
An innovative Swedish product tackles the problem of plastic waste caused by bags used for loose veg
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real home: an eco-friendly barn conversion
It took Carol and David Spenser half a decade to get planning permission for their home, but the eco-friendly, contemporary design makes it worthwhile
By Lucy Searle •
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Going vegan? These common household items hide animal products within them
Veganism is on the rise, but products of animal origins are lurking in everything from your lipstick to your TV...
By Anna Cottrell •
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Eco-conscious? This NASA-certified smart shower can save 90 per cent of your annual water consumption
As we grow more conscious of our water consumption, this handy smart shower – which purifies and recirculates used water – could be the answer
By Emily Shaw •
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Energy saving ideas: 17 ways to make an old home more energy efficient
Looking for energy saving ideas? Make an old home more energy efficient while cutting down on the cost of energy bills with these effective solutions, from quick and easy to long-term investments
By Melanie Griffiths •
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These eco home improvements can save you £250 a year
New research finds that energy efficient investments such as solar ovens and energy saving lightbulbs really do pay off in savings on energy bills
By Anna Cottrell •
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Why it's so important to buy British flowers
With British Flowers Week just around the corner, we look at the importance of buying British flowers
By Holly Reaney •
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How to create a wildlife garden
Create a wildlife garden is a must-do. So, keep things natural and turn your garden into a haven for the creatures that share your space
By Leigh Clapp •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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Gas boilers could be banned from new homes by 2025
Recent proposals address pressure on government to reduce UK's carbon emissions
By Anna Cottrell •
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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?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Making your bedroom eco-friendly can improve sleep quality (and your sex life)
Want to create an eco-friendly bedroom? Serious about reducing your environmental impact and want to start in your sleep space? You're likely to sleep better if you do...
By Emily Shaw •
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London bee corridor to provide 7 miles of wildflowers for the bees
Bee corridor initiative by London Borough of Brent aims to give the capital's bee population a boost
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •
