Category: Eco Living

My eco topics category is my latest addition to my blog. I decided to make changes to my lifestyle in 2018 because I knew we needed to take steps to become more eco-friendly. It began with the change to reusable nappies and wipes and from there I made a promise to continue to try and find other ways to improve our wasteful ways and at the same time offer up tips, advice and hopefully inspire others.

Making these changes has had such a positive impact on us as a family. We are enjoying finding new ways of doing things, we love talking about it with others and we are saving money too! Such a win! Eco topics are now a huge passion of mine and I hope you will enjoy them as much as we are.

How Public Transport is Becoming More Sustainable

Posted on August 18, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

By 2041, the London mayor wants 80 per cent of all trips in the capital to be made on foot, by cycle or on public transport. Because of this aim, everything from electric buses to connectivity to ticketing is being revamped as the capital and other UK cities face up to the public transport revolution. Here is how public transport is becoming more sustainable.

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Sustainability at the Root of 21st Century Home-Design

Posted on August 18, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

Certain industries tend to contribute disproportionately to our collective carbon emissions. Construction is certainly one of them. Not only do we need to worry about the emissions associated with building the house (firing bricks, making concrete, transporting everything to the site and then assembling), but we also need to think about the emissions that the building might make (or avoid making) over its lifespan.

Given that green concerns are fast rising to the top of the agenda for voters, consumers, and homebuyers in particular, anything that can be done to make construction more efficient is going to pay dividends in the long term. Efficiency matters now, more than ever before. Let’s take a look at sustainability when it comes to home design.

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How to Incorporate Sustainability Into Your Everyday Style

Posted on August 16, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

In recent years, climate change has become an ever-pressing concern. Glaciers are melting, weather patterns are shifting, and natural habitats are rapidly declining. Amidst all these environmental changes, an unexpected industry contributes significantly to the problem: the fashion world, specifically, fast fashion. Fast fashion refers to cheaply produced and priced garments that mimic the latest fashion trends. While these pieces may seem affordable and stylish in the short term, they have an overwhelming environmental and ethical cost. But fear not fashionistas! By making conscious choices, you can incorporate sustainability into your everyday style without compromising your look.

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4 Home Renovations That Boost Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Posted on August 14, 2023March 3, 2025 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

Climate change devastates the world, and energy efficiency and sustainability are vital tools for preventing and reversing it. Millions of people and countless animal habitats worldwide already experienced extreme weather events connected to the warming planet.

Your home is necessary for you and your family to live comfortably. Occasionally, renovations are required to maintain it. You may want a change to increase your home value or bring you more joy. These renovations provide opportunities to make efficient changes that are as beneficial to you as they are to the Earth. Here are four home renovations that can reduce your carbon footprint.

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Plastics Rebellion with us under the banner at the shopping centre

Plastic is NOT Fantastic in a Pollinator Garden

Posted on August 11, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

*Cover image courtesy of The Basingstoke Gazette

During a little charity shop trip to Chineham Shopping Centre, Basingstoke, on Friday afternoon, I spotted some bustling activity going on in the central area. I hadn’t visited the centre for a number of weeks so I wasn’t sure if it was an event or whether we had just missed a show but then as I got closer a banner started going up and I quickly realised it was some kind of protest. Well, me being me, I just could not resist going over to find out a little bit more and as I came around to the front I was confronted by this overbearing archway of plastic flowers and could clearly see that there was, in fact, an environmental group called Plastics Rebellion getting ready to take action and as soon as they pointed out Chineham Shopping Centre’s new Pollinator Garden I could then also clearly see why they had arranged their small, fun and satirical protest.

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5 Ways To Teach Your Children About The Environment During The Summer Holidays

Posted on August 9, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

The summer holidays are here and this quite often means a lot of downtime, play, screen time and your annual trip away but just because they are on a break from school doesn’t mean that education has to take a full break… You just have to weave it into their days without them actually realising! Any talk about the world, life, money, or what you see when you’re out and about is all going to enrich them and also keep their brains in gear for these 6 weeks. With the environment and all the issues currently going on around the world being heavily focused on in the news/media and online I thought I would put together 5 ways you can teach your children about the environment right now without any of it feeling heavy or gloomy but instead interesting and fun.

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8 Surprising Ways a Divorce Can Impact the Environment

Posted on July 28, 2023October 15, 2024 by Emma Reed

*Collaborative Post

Beyond the intricacies of family law in Romsey, divorce often leaves a trail of unexpected ecological effects. While emotional and financial consequences are commonly discussed, the environmental impact of divorce remains lesser known.

In this eye-opening article, we delve into five surprising ways divorce can leave its ecological footprint. From an increase in household waste due to changing living arrangements to the rise in emissions from separate households, these unforeseen environmental consequences demonstrate the complex interplay between personal decisions and our planet.

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