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.

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What Makes Sustainable Home Services More Efficient in 2025?

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Efficiency is the key to running a successful sustainable home service business in 2025.

With rising customer expectations and tighter schedules, finding ways to save time and streamline operations has never been more important.

From using smart tools to adopting better team management, discover practical strategies that will make your services faster, smoother, and more reliable.

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Is It Possible to Have an Eco-Friendly Dental Routine? I Asked a Dentist

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As someone who’s always trying to make more sustainable choices for my family, I’ve tackled everything from nappies and toiletries to laundry and lunchboxes. But I’ll admit that I hadn’t given much thought to the dental side of things. Oral care can generate a colossal amount of waste, and there’s a lot more to consider than just which toothpaste to buy.

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Why Rural Living is Naturally Sustainable

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There’s something about rural living that makes sustainability feel less like a buzzword and more like a way of life. In the countryside, it seems just to come naturally. It’s in your everyday. Without the distractions of busy city life, you feel the shift in the air as spring arrives. You see the leaves turn and fall. You notice the starry skies that aren’t washed out by city lights.

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Budget-Friendly Home Updates That Reduce Waste

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Revamping your home doesn’t have to involve high costs or throwaway materials. Today’s homeowners are looking for solutions that save money and help the environment. One practical approach is to make smart use of leftover building and decorating materials. Among the most useful are carpet off-cuts and carpet remnants. These leftover sections can serve multiple purposes in the home, reducing waste while improving comfort and style.

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Why Should You Invest in Solar Water Features This Summer?

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With summer fast approaching, many of us are starting to get back outside. Maintaining the garden is certainly more enjoyable throughout the warmer months, and there are plenty of opportunities for planting and decorating too! 

If you’re ready to help your garden look fantastic just in time for garden parties, you shouldn’t overlook solar-powered water features. These require very little maintenance and could prove a great long-term investment for your outdoor space. Here’s why you should add one to your garden. 

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Why Repair Cafés Might Just Be One the Best Things For The Environment AND Your Pocket!

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As you all know, I care about the environment A LOT! Because of this, I am always on the lookout for new initiatives and groups that will help lead to further positive change and there is one that is still somewhat relatively new here in the UK that I want to tell you about today: Repair Cafés.

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Understanding Sustainability Terms and What to Watch Out For

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If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a shop aisle, holding a product labelled “eco-friendly” or “biodegradable,” and thinking, but what does that really mean?, you’re not alone. We are surrounded by a variety of sustainability terms these days, and while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it can be a little confusing.

When everyone from big-name brands to start-ups is shouting about being “green,” we need to understand what those words mean so we can make conscious, informed choices and avoid being misled! Here’s a breakdown of the most common sustainability terms or “buzzwords” and what they really mean.

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