Ocean Regeneration Projects
I’ve always had a complex relationship with the ocean. Growing up in a landlocked part of Yorkshire, my early experiences with the sea were limited to those rare family holidays…
Carbon-Negative Materials
I never thought I’d become so obsessed with the stuff buildings are made of. But here I am, running my fingers along the exposed hempcrete wall of my kitchen extension…
Biodegradable Electronics
I never thought I’d be excited about something rotting away, but here I am, fascinated by electronics that are designed to break down naturally. It’s a bit like discovering your…
Microplastic Filtration Technology
I never thought I’d become obsessed with tiny bits of plastic, but here we are. It all started with a documentary I watched late one night – you know, one…
Scope 4 Emissions
I never thought I’d find myself getting excited about emissions categories, but here we are. Last month, I was chatting with my friend Raj who works in sustainability consulting, and…
Mycelium Magic: How Fungi Are Revolutionizing Sustainable Materials
The first time I held a piece of mycelium packaging, I was thoroughly convinced it was a practical joke. My friend Sasha from university days—now running her family’s organic farm…
Green Tech Gadgets for the Home and What’s Gimmick vs What’s Genuinely Useful
Green Tech Gadgets for the Home At a Glance Category Details High Impact Changes Smart thermostats, LED lighting, smart power strips Potential Annual Savings £100-£300 per household Upfront Investment £50-£500…
Eco Friendly Paint Brands and What Low VOC Actually Means
Eco Friendly Paint Brands and What Low VOC Actually Means At a Glance Aspect Details Low VOC Definition Under 30g per litre in UK Zero VOC Definition Below 5g per…
The Carbon Cost of Online Shopping: Making E-commerce Sustainable
I have a confession to make, and it’s a bit embarrassing for someone who writes about sustainability for a living: my hallway currently contains a small fortress of cardboard boxes.…
Ocean Plastic Solutions: What’s Working and What’s Just Greenwashing
I spent my thirty-fifth birthday picking up other people’s garbage. Not exactly the champagne-and-cake celebration most people envision, but there I was at 7 AM on a drizzly Saturday morning,…
Eco Friendly Cleaning Products and Which Ones Clean as Well as the Chemical Stuff
Eco Friendly Cleaning Products At a Glance Aspect Details Health Impact Significantly fewer harmful VOCs than traditional cleaners Cleaning Effectiveness Equal to traditional products when properly matched Cost 10-30% more…
All-Electric Homes: Ditching Gas for Climate and Health Benefits
I spent most of last winter having an ongoing argument with my boiler. The ancient gas monster that heats my little Victorian terrace house in Bristol had developed a personality…
Passive House Living: Ultra-Low Energy Homes That Actually Work
I blame my dad for my obsession with Passive House design. Not because he ever built one—God, no, our 1970s semi-detached in Bromley was about as far from energy efficient…
The True Environmental Cost of Every Fabric in Your Closet
I have a confession to make: I used to be absolutely rubbish at practicing what I preached when it came to clothing. There I’d be, writing impassioned articles about carbon…
Zero Waste Periods: The Sustainable Options That Changed Everything
My first foray into sustainable period products wasn’t exactly planned. I was on a weekend hiking trip, miles from the nearest shop, when my period arrived three days early. With…