Eco & ethical living
On Christmas Day people in Britain will pour a staggering 15 million cups of roast turkey fat down the kitchen sink without a second thought about what happens to it. That amount is enough to nearly fill an Olympic swimming pool and has a terrible effect on our sewerage system. According to a report from […]
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Ecozone’s Magnoball is a chemical-free and scientifically proven method to prevent limescale build-up in washing machines and dishwashers. How does Ecozone’s Magnoball work? Research has shown that when water’s treated magnetically, calcium carbonate flows freely out of the appliance and therefore limescale doesn’t form. Magnoball is an anti-limescale ball containing a powerful magnet which causes
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Did you know that there are more than 400 “dead zones” in our oceans where nitrification has exhausted the oxygen supply? Ocean pollution isn’t just a problem for marine wildlife living in our polluted seas. How we treat our marine environments affects humans too and this infographic makes scary reading. How ocean pollution affects humans
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Combine an eco holiday with a farm stay by visiting Beechenhill Farm, a rural retreat which has some incredible eco credentials leading to them winning the Lausanne Business School 2015 Sustainable Business Innovation award. Location Located in the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Peak District National Park, Beechenhill Farm is in the middle of the beautiful White
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If you live in a hard water area, limescale (calcium deposits) are likely to build up on your shower head but there’s no need to reach for harmful chemical cleaners. Here’s how to clean a shower head using vinegar. How to clean a removable shower head You will need: Jug or container slightly bigger than
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To make your lemons go further cut them into quarters or slices and freeze them. When you want to use them for cooking or cleaning, you can get out the exact amount you need. They’ll last far longer than in the fridge and save you money. You may also be interested in… How to clean
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Though our Earth is made up of 2/3 water, only 1/100 of that water is drinkable so we all need to ensure we don’t waste this precious resource. Here are some great water-saving devices and tips. Why we need to save water Water is an incredibly precious and limited resource but because we can turn
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If you want to make your whites even brighter, there are natural ways to whiten your laundry without using toxic chemicals. Try these natural laundry whiteners as an eco alternative to bleach and please let me know how you get on. Soda crystals Soda crystals are great for removing grease. Just add a scoop to
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As one of the most eco-friendly B&Bs in the South East, the Skyhouse promise of ‘sumptuous and sustainable guest accommodation’ will appeal to anyone interested in eco houses, greener ways of living and sustainable tourism. As is often the way, I first came across Skyhouse on Twitter when they were in the building phase.
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How to clean a drain naturally and keep it unblocked It’s annoying when your drains become blocked so the best thing is to try to keep your drains unblocked with regular and effective drain maintenance, whether in the kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Here are some eco-friendly ways to keep your drains clean and free-flowing. How to
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