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Airy diffusers from Japan

Sales of scented candles and diffusers continue to grow. And we're seeing more small artisan manufacturers bring delicious, quirky, new fragrances to the market while striving to make their products environmentally friendly

 

Paint is a super useful substance used by us all...but we buy too much of it and waste paint is a very big environmental problem that AkzoNobel and the British Coatings Federation want to tackle

Edward Bulmer Natural Paints contain no plastic

Paints have a big impact on air quality, something that's become a real concern to homeowners. So which manufacturers score highly on great colour, environmental friendliness and durability? 

Floordrobes are made from fully recyclable materials

We bought one, it's pretty useful...but please stop wrapping each component in clingfilm...the packaging contains FAR too much plastic

Eco weddings deserve eco gifts

You've got weddings or civil partnerships coming up... The happy couples have eschewed a list at John Lewis, Harrods or Selfridges, saying airily that 'anything recyclable, bio-degradable or generally CO2-lite will be simply divine!' Rejoice, there's much that fits the bill.

Aira makes heat pumps and now offers a new integrated home energy product range

As people increasingly want to do their bit for clean energy transition, Swedish company Aira announces the launch of it new range called Power 

Pet Lamp's Chimbarongo lights

Pet Lamp started in Spain to encourage designers to put ubiquitous waste plastic bottles to creative use. Now it's on the way to becoming a global sustainable lighting project.

interior designers are a godsend

Good interior design takes skill and practical know-how: so if you haven't got a clue where to start, or feel unclear about what style you're going for, call in an expert to help you make the right decisions and choices 

Rush Matters makes rugs from rushes

Ok, what's hemp? what's vicuña? ...not sure?..well you need Kay Hill's guide to fibres and fabrics to help you make the most environmentally-friendly choices when buying floor coverings and textiles

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