Many floorings contain toxic chemicals which appear on the EU’s list of chemicals of ‘very high concern’. Vinyl floor coverings are probably the worst culprits as they can contain compounds which have been linked to all kinds of health and … Continue reading →

Just because wood is natural doesn’t always mean it’s the best option. It’s only a renewable material if more trees are planted! For example, mahogany and some exotic timbers come from long-established tropical rainforests rather than sustainably planted forests. It’s … Continue reading →

Water is precious. In fact it’s becoming even more so, with rivers experiencing significantly less flows due to climate change. Reservoirs too are struggling to maintain supply as rainfall and the weather becomes more unpredictable. Plus, it costs money to … Continue reading →

365 days a year, 24 hours a day, fridges and freezers have to be on all the time and can use a lot of energy (about 17% of all energy used in Britain today). So when you buy a new … Continue reading →

Modern technology is great, but computers, TVs, DVD & Blu-Ray players, games consoles, stereo systems and so on all use energy. Did you know, for example, that TVs and set top boxes account for some 75% of all electricity consumption … Continue reading →