A use-by date is about safety and a best-before date is about quality. Learn what the two labels mean, why so much food is wasted and how much the EU throws away each year.
Food Waste and the Difference Between Use By and Best Before Dates Read more
Loofah is a climbing plant that gives you a natural, plastic-free sponge. Find out how to grow loofah in the UK and Europe, harvest it and use it.
How to Grow Loofah in the UK and Europe Read more
All of us who try to live sustainably run into different psychological and mental barriers sooner or later. For some, they slow down their eco-friendly lifestyle. For others, they stop it completely. Let’s look at some of the most common
How to Live Sustainably and What Stops Us? Read more
Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. Find out how many we throw away, how they harm forests, water and wildlife, why e-cigarettes are no greener, and what every smoker can do.
Cigarette Butts: The Most Littered Item in the World Read more
How to make a natural grave wreath and bouquet, choose grave lanterns and candles and reduce waste when you visit the graves of your loved ones.
Eco-Friendly Grave Decorations: How to Make a Grave Wreath and 6 More Tips Read more
New EU ecodesign rules adopted in October 2019 introduce a right to repair for household appliances. Manufacturers must supply spare parts for years and share repair information with professional repairers.
An End to Planned Obsolescence? The EU’s New Right to Repair Read more
Fifteen simple Earth Day ideas you can start today: buy less, eat less meat, save water and electricity, grow your own food and travel more sustainably.
Earth Day Ideas: 15 Ways to Help the Planet, Your Health and Your Wallet Today Read more
Practical tips to make your phone, laptop, PC, TV, washing machine, fridge, vacuum cleaner and microwave last longer, plus your right to repair in the EU.
How to Make Appliances Last Longer: Tips for Every Device Read more
Not sure how to be more sustainable? Begin by decluttering, then try these 30 simple everyday changes, from carrying your own water bottle to repairing what you own.
30 Sustainability Tips for Anyone Unsure Where to Start Read more
