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At a time when there seems to be a conspiracy to deny the scientific basis behind climate change theories, there may be an inclination to relax about making our homes and our lifestyles better fitted for sustaining and supporting the environment. Even if you believe the global warming deniers, many governments around the world remain committed to Carbon Reduction Commitments (CRC).That’s certainly the case with the UK government, which is sticking to published targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% over 1990 levels by the year 2050.

The one thing that cannot be denied though is the evident fact that Earth is finite and therefore the more we recycle the better! (more…)

The important thing about a gift is its appropriateness to the person and the location you intend it for. That’s especially true of the bedroom, whether it’s a boudoir or just simple sleeping quarters.Increasingly, there’s another consideration to be taken into account when choosing gifts intended for the most personal room in the house.Apart from the thought behind it, gifts should be ethically and responsibly sourced, manufactured and distributed if you want them to be truly appreciated.

The bedroom can be a haven for eco-friendly and responsibly sourced products that relax your body and ease your conscience. (more…)

If you’re always on the prowl for ways of making your home greener, you’ve most likely come across this post title before. Although this post sounds like your everyday ‘make your home greener’ post, it’s really not.

The majority of the other posts are all about how you can save some cash and help the environment at the same time. (more…)

Ok, so the Bamboo PC was just an eco promotion. The laptop launched at the Hanover computer fair last March, with a laminated bamboo casing around a pretty conventional computer won’t make a dent in the rising tide of plastics sold around the world.

Although the bamboo computers won’t make a huge difference to the environment, it did prove how versatile material really is. (more…)

My husband and I have been living in our home for more than a decade now, and it has to be said many of the rooms are looking a bit worse for wear.

Regrettably both the kitchen and bathroom seem to have reached the point of no return and a total revamp is probably going to be needed.

The question is where is the best place to start? (more…)