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To buy or not to buy leather? Is it eco friendly? A tough decision...
Leather's natural so it's good, right? Well, no, it's not that simple. Leather production remains a dirty business with many industry players still having a long way to go in terms of cleaning up their act. So is 'vegan leather' the answer? Well, no, that can be greenwashed hogwash too!
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Rugs for the garden
When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...
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Low maintenance gardens
No matter how small or large your outside space, you can make it look delightful with minimal effort
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Heat pumps do bring down energy costs
Heat pumps can bring household energy costs down to less than £2 a day, according to new research
Accessories
When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...
For those who love silk but don't want silkworms to die in the manufacturing process, Eris is a brand of eri, or peace silk, that's fairly new to the UK. It offers a fabulous range of designs and plain colours for interior furnishings and accessories
Events
Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which running through the year
Interiors
Poor indoor air quality is in no small part down to humidity which leads to condensation, damp and mould. But you can do something about it without spending a fortune...
If you're trying to live a more eco-friendly life, it can be hard to know how to redecorate and add personality to your home in a sustainable way. But don't despair as there are plenty of ways to inject character into your interiors without harming the planet
How environmentally friendly is wallpaper? If 'not very' is the answer...which unfortunately it is.. what products can be used to make our walls green and interesting company? Kay Hill investigates
Gardens
When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...
No matter how small or large your outside space, you can make it look delightful with minimal effort
Should you have a garden that's big enough, it makes sense to put in a garden room - it can be a home office, somewhere to put growing kids, sprightly grandparents or overnight guests, and, of course, a place to escape to. We're into 2026 and sheds ain't what they used to be you know
