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Best artificial Christmas trees from John Lewis, Aldi, M&S and more
We've found highly rated 7ft trees, plus a miniature 1.5m tree for just £9.50 and a grand 9ft faux spruce.
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Scientists invent new type of glitter that is non-toxic, biodegradable, vegan and can be produced on an industrial scale
So now we can have a sustainable sparkly Christmas.
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Eco Christmas: Recyclable wrapping paper to make your presents extra special
Not all wrapping paper can be recycled, but these sheets and rolls all can be.
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Best eco-friendly and low VOC paint, from Little Greene to Lick
As well as being better for the environment, choosing paints that are low VOC could also boost the value of your home.
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France bans plastic wrapping for fruit and vegetables – so why don't we?
France are introducing their new plastic-less measure in January 2022.
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Best eco-friendly cleaning products that could save you time and money
Eco cleaning products can tackle even tough jobs like limescale removal and clearing plug holes.
Yahoo Life UKBest foot forward: Sustainable winter boots for women and men
Shop 10 styles from brands that are making strides to be more sustainable.
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How green is your trolley? Why shoppers have gone eco
Big brands need to shape up - because research shows we care more than ever before about the planet, and it starts with shopping
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Victoria Beckham's make-up removal regime is amazingly simple (and affordable)
Plus super affordable!
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World Earth Day: The stylish, sustainable brands to shop
World Earth Day encourages people to support the protection of the planet.
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Simply Sustainable: Sustainable Wardrobe Essentials
Sophie Porley is here to talk about sustainable fashion and give some top tips on how to make more environmentally friendly choices when it comes to your wardrobe.
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Simply Sustainable: Top 5 Swaps For Sustainable Living
Sophie Porley is on a personal mission to become more sustainable and she wants to share her top tips with you. From shifting to keep-cups and metal water bottles, to reusable straws and cutlery, she has some fantastic ideas to help you opt for a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Mend your socks and denim to save cash - and the environment
Martha Mouat Salkeld, who is a seamstress at Cornwall based Clothes Doctor, shows how you can mend and darn denim and the holes in your socks. This saves money, avoiding buying fast fashion and reduces landfill. Watch our video to find out how
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How to turn tea towels into garments
Crafts and colour expert Momtaz Begum-Hossain uses tea towels lying around the house to update shirts. Hand sewing with a needle and thread, the items are given a new look that can be worn as a shirt or jacket. This fashionable approach to
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Expert explains how to cut down on food waste
Low waste advocate Kate Bamber makes a healthy smoothie with strawberries, bananas and avocado while trying to avoid waste. To reduce and reuse, the green stems of the strawberries are left on, the banana peels are turned into a fertiliser and
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A cheeky pine marten surprised a wildlife lover - by peeking in through a window at a rural retreat
Story from SWNS A cheeky pine marten surprised a wildlife lover - by peeking in through a window at a rural retreat. Neil Bletcher was staying at his holiday home in Ardnamurchan, Scottish Highlands when the tiny woodland creature, which he
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Even with terrible weather and no famous sights, this cruise was full of wonder
It was at Puerto Natales that I began to wonder if Patagonia's most notorious element – the wind – had got the better of our holiday. Under clear blue skies, the RCGS Resolute eased its way into the harbour and turned as if to begin mooring. The golden steppe beckoned. The peaks framing the little town summoned. But the gale that had been blowing incessantly almost since we'd embarked five days earlier picked up with mean-spirited haste, turning the sea to froth and whipping up spray from the wave-tops.
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On the tail of the world's biggest parrot – and South America's other avian A-listers
For birdwatching, you can't do better than South America – and these trips offer some of its best wildlife encounters
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Simply Sustainable: Sustainable Beauty and Bathroom Swaps
Sophie Porley is passionate about living sustainably and wants to show you how easy it is to do the same. Watch her beauty and bathroom swaps video to find out how you can make changes to your everyday routine and help contribute to a better planet.
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Morrisons, John Lewis and Waitrose pledge to ditch glitter for Christmas
Plus, what other supermarkets and retailers are doing to reduce their plastic footprint this Christmas.
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Ikea will 'buy back' used furniture you no longer want
Fed up with your Hemnes drawers? Ikea will now buy them back.
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Homebase launches 'green' shopping aisles for environmentally-friendly DIY
Shoppers can now find sustainable products all in one place.
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Period pants still being hit with VAT tax despite pads and tampons getting off the hook from 2021
The government has responded after a petition generated more than 11,000 signatures.
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Flushable sanitary pads are here to help periods become more sustainable
The new pads can be flushed after use and break down like toilet roll.
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Ribena trials paper straws on cartons in bid to reduce plastic waste
They are 100% recyclable.