Eco Living

Ethical cleaning company Bio-D has launched a new laundry service across the UK for its 20L containers. Working collaboratively with selected wholesalers to return, refill and reuse the containers, the trial will create a closed-loop system […]

Glasgow is embracing green hydrogen as the UK takes another big step forward towards its net-zero future The world’s largest number of hydrogen-powered vehicles are set to take to the city streets of Glasgow. Through […]

Over the last few years, the UK has been doing more and more to contribute to an eco-friendlier way of living. Whether it’s ditching plastic straws for reusable ones, or substituting your meat for a […]

Spring clean every area of your life – the Swedish way ‘Lagom’ is a Swedish term for ‘just the right amount,’ and denotes a mindful approach to life, focusing on moderation, balance, sustainability and frugality. […]

Wax wraps, in various forms, have been around for a while and are already firmly established as the go-to plastic food storage alternative in many parts of the world. But it’s only now that Britain […]

The Ecology Centre in Fife has expanded its venue hire space with the addition of a brand new function room! Complementing its existing Nest, The Ecology Centre has been refurbished to also offer the Den, […]

Scotland has become the first country in the UK to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds. This is the latest step being taken to reduce reliance on single-use products and protect our natural environment. Further action is […]

Fife crafters are being given an exclusive opportunity to showcase their creative talents in the lead up to Christmas, thanks to a new initiative being rolled out by Health Food & More in Kirkcaldy. They […]

New clothes bought in the UK produce more carbon emissions per minute than driving a car around the world six times. That’s according to new research by Oxfam, which says it’s estimated that more than […]

Fancy a festival with green credentials next summer? Check out ethical cleaning company Bio-D’s list of the biggest and best eco-friendly festivals across the UK to add to your bucket list. Sunrise Celebration  Taking place in Hertfordshire, […]

The ‘Attenborough Effect’ hits the high street: Holland & Barrett’s new plastic-free beauty range sells ONE EVERY FIVE MINUTES and there’s 55,000 people on the WAITING LIST for second release The bars of shampoo, conditioner, […]

Join Holistic Scotland Magazine at The Ecology Centre in Kinghorn for Fife’s very first outdoor health and wellbeing day – in association with Mind & Body Studio. The Ecology Centre will throw open its doors […]

The government may have, this week, rejected plans to force retailers to tackle fast fashion, but new research shows there’s an appetite among consumers to take matters into their own hands by changing their shopping […]

Conservation organisations WWF, ClientEarth and the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) are calling on UK governments to introduce emergency measures to secure the future of North Sea cod, following Friday’s (28 June, 2019) announcement by marine […]

There are lots of sustainable accommodation options around the world, from eco-friendly hotels, to treehouses, campsites and eco-lodges. And, as well as choosing a sustainable place to stay, there’s lots you can do to make sure your […]

Green People has launched new, plant-derived packaging just in time for Summer. The clean beauty brand, whose sun lotion is one of only a few worldwide that’s safe and non-toxic to marine life, is relaunching […]

Scotland shouldn’t take the UK’s mattress landfill problem lying down, says recycling group founder Have you ever wondered what happens to the millions of old and discarded mattresses thrown out by UK households every year? […]

Since WWII, the UK has lost 97% of its wildflower habitats. But you can do your bit to help grow a brighter future. By planting organic seed balls or wildflower seeds, you can help to […]

Tourism accounts for 8 percent of greenhouse gas emissions globally according to a new study which marks the first attempt to quantify the total carbon footprint for the travel industry. 72.8 million trips are made […]

In search of a true eco holiday? Leading in sustainability initiatives, from banning plastics to protecting 210,000 sq km of its ocean and setting aside 60% of its land as protected (the highest in the […]

As London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) comes into effect today, people will be hoping that the pollution levels in London will continue to decline. For many, the current rates of decrease are not happening fast […]

It’s thought that two planets’ worth of natural resources will be needed to support the global population by 2030 and we’re slowly realising that it’s more important than ever to look at our own impact […]

Spring cleaning might be a chore we could live without but it’s so important for keeping us – and our homes – healthy and happy. Here, chemist Dr Tim Bond talks us through five cleaning […]