Intelligent or remote heating controls – what’s the point?
Remote heating controls are all the rage at the minute, with Nest* now available in the UK, Tado* having been around for a little while and British Gas’s Hive* being pushed really…
How not to upcycle a necklace!
The necklace in the picture was left at my house during a clothes swap party (read more here). The beads are made out of old magazines and I really like it….
Epson EcoTank ET-4500 Printer Review
I was recently sent an Epson EcoTank ET-4500 printer to review. It is an all singing, all dancing faxing, photocopying, scanning and printing machine, which can connected to your home network…
20 ways to help halt climate change!
With so much negative news about the climate it can feel like as individuals we are powerless. Here are 20 ways you can positively help climate change.
Stop buying new clothes now!
If you care about the environment, yourself and people in general, then you need to stop buying new clothes and you need to stop doing it now – at least until…
A mendathon!
Ages ago I put a whole load of things that needed mending in a large laundry bag, which I then didn’t look at again until yesterday. I tipped everything out…
What is the problem with fast fashion and a challenge for you all!
My next challenge on My Year of Eco Challenges will be all about slowing down fashion. I am writing about it early, because I want to invite you all to…
Introducing Catchbox!
I have recently signed up to a great local scheme called Catchbox (see their site here). Catchbox is a ‘not for profit, community run co-op’ which connects local fisherman with the…
What a great haul!
This half term I’ve booked in playdate after playdate – a great way to keep the kids entertained in the holidays. Today I met up with a school mum and…