Sustainability

High Energy Prices – Are LED lights More Cost Effective?

High Energy Prices – Are LED lights More Cost Effective?

How much we pay for electricity depends on the price of the fuel used by UK power stations to generate that electricity. According to the energy regulator, Ofgem, fossil gas accounts for 39% of the fuel used by the UK for electricity generation. This is the largest percentage of fuels used by UK power stations, with coal at 35%, nuclear at 20% and 6% for renewables and other sources.

How the Climate Crisis is Impacting Building Design Decisions

How the Climate Crisis is Impacting Building Design Decisions

When we consider how we can tackle climate change, we think of our diets, cycling to work instead of driving, or cutting back on our fast fashion purchases. But we tend to overlook one of the biggest changes we could make and that’s the very buildings that we live and work in every day. These structures play just as much of a significant role in how we combat the effects of climate change, yet they’re so often ignored.

Sustainable Ways to Thoroughly Clean & Maintain Your House

Sustainable Ways to Thoroughly Clean & Maintain Your House

As it is known to us all, it is of the greatest importance to take care of our home hygiene. However, with some critical issues in today’s world, such as pollution, we need to take care of what type of cleaning products we need to use to do the process of deep cleaning more sustainably and efficiently. The point is that people usually have prejudices about sustainable cleaning products since they assume these products are not strong enough to give a deep clean. But just as we said, these are just prejudices. For instance, DIY cleaning products such as lemon and baking soda paste will give you unbelievable results and have your surfaces literally glistening. So, we have prepared amazing and sustainable ways you can use to thoroughly deep clean your home. 

Sustainable Home Cleaning Ideas

Sustainable Home Cleaning Ideas

Are you looking for ways you can contribute to a safer environment and develop more sustainable habits? Maybe you’re already recycling and saving gas and even getting some of the energy for your home from sustainable sources. But even the way you clean your home can be changed to be more sustainable. We want to share with you a few ideas that will help you keep a sanitary and clean home but at the same time allow you to do your part to protect the environment.

Building an Eco-Friendly House: Is It Possible?

Building an Eco-Friendly House: Is It Possible?

When you are planning to build an eco-friendly house, one of the most important things to consider is the materials you will use. There are many different types of eco-friendly building materials available on the market today, and when aiming to be a sustainable builder, it’s important to choose the right ones for your project. Some of the most popular eco-friendly building materials include bamboo, recycled plastic, and sustainable wood.

4 Smart Tips For a Cooler Home

4 Smart Tips For a Cooler Home

Most people spend most of their lives at home, so the conditions inside their houses matter the most. This component includes the temperature and ambiance, which has a significant impact in their day-to-day living. The importance of having a cooler home temperature is that it improves their indoor comfort and ability to fall asleep faster.