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.

Secondary Glazing for Sash Windows: A Competitive Energy-Efficient Solution for UK Homes

Posted on October 25, 2024May 14, 2025 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of UK homes, many homeowners are quick to consider options like heat pumps, solar panels, or even upgrading their boilers. However, while these measures certainly play a crucial role in reducing energy consumption, secondary glazing sash windows provide a less obvious but just as impactful as other ways of enhancing your home’s insulation and energy efficiency.

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How to Maintain Heat Pump Efficiency to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on October 24, 2024December 2, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Do you have a heat pump or are considering installing one? Then you probably already know that heat pumps are a great choice if you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint. As renewable energy sources, ground or air source heat pumps work by extracting heat from the air or the ground, amplifying it, and transferring it into your home.

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Feelgrounds Barefoot Shoes Review

Posted on October 1, 2024May 9, 2025 by Emma Reed

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As a family that is always on the go whether that is dashing off on the school run, going on a long dog walk or exploring a forest one of the most important parts for us is being comfortable and having suitable footwear. Having worked in the shoe retail industry for a number of years I am big on foot health and in the last few years, I’ve been learning a lot more about the benefits of being barefoot (which I love to do) and wearing barefoot shoes. In fact, I tried out one brand for myself last year and was really impressed so when Feelgrounds contacted me about reviewing some of their adult’s and children’s barefoot shoes I was really excited. Here is how we’ve been getting on…

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What is Toad Patrol and Why Should You Join?

Posted on September 27, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

As you’ll know, me and my family are passionate about conservation and one way we help out locally is by volunteering at a Toad Patrol. I know it sounds funny at first but honestly, this is such an important organisation and it’s something we absolutely love joining in with each year. Because of this, I thought I would give you a little more information on what it is and what it entails so that perhaps, by the end of this blog, you may be inspired to help out too…

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Creating Impactful Environmental Events: Finding the Right Speakers

Posted on September 19, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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In recent years, environmental events like the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow and Earth Day celebrations worldwide have sparked critical conversations about the planet’s future. These gatherings are more than just platforms for discussion—they inspire real action.

However, the impact of these events often hinges on one key factor: the right speaker. A compelling speaker can turn a routine event into a transformative experience, pushing audiences from awareness to activism.

Keep reading to discover how to find the perfect speaker for your next environmental event.

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How We Do a Secondhand Christmas

Posted on September 12, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

We all know the Christmas season can be expensive, but for our family, it can be even more challenging. With several birthdays packed into November and December — including our eldest’s on the 25th — it’s double the planning and double the gifts for us! In the early years, this made the holidays feel more stressful and costly but over time, we found a way to make it work by changing our mindsets and how we shop. Instead of heading to the High Street, we started shopping secondhand as much as possible. Not only has this saved us money, but it is also sustainable, the kids still get what they want (and often more), we find more unique gifts and the whole shopping experience is so much more enjoyable. Here is how we do secondhand Christmas and how you could too.

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Sustainable Living Made Easy: 8 Simple Swaps Inspired by Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Guides

Posted on August 27, 2024December 12, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The increase in world population has resulted in an increase in demand for certain needs. These needs include food, fashion, housing, water, etc. The world is losing its resources and is always threatened by climate change. So, our choices are putting the whole earth at risk. This point is where sustainable living comes in.

Sustainable living refers to carefully considering how our lifestyle choices affect our world and finding ways for everyone to live lighter and better. In this article, we will look at 8 simple swaps inspired by eco-friendly lifestyle guides to help achieve sustainable living.

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