All news on the topic: Eco-friendly

Mark Bonito and Sophie Why spent two months converting a former ambulance into an adorable home they use to get away and explore the 'most beautiful places' on offer

Eight in 10 try to be mindful about helping the planet in their daily lives - from recycling, to turning off the tap when brushing their teeth

Over three-quarters of older drivers feel electric vehicles are too expensive - while two-thirds of all motorists wrongly believe there are not enough charging stations around the UK

The UK’s first co-housing community, Cannock Mill, aims to tackle loneliness while promoting a more eco-friendly community - and the residents couldn't be happier

There are new regulations regarding log burners, and this could mean that you might get landed with 'large fines' if you are not seriously careful, an expert has warned

Other things that leave adults feeling uncomfortable in a bathroom include dried-up toothpaste or dental floss in a sink, and gunk in the soap dish, the research revealed

It comes as eight in 10 feel that being around nature is good for their mood - with two-thirds hoping to spend more time outdoors in 2024

Running a fridge-freezer for a day has seen an 80% fall in greenhouse gas footprint compared to 1998, while the carbon footprint of cooking a meal has also fallen by 65%

An eco-friendly beachwear collection has launched for those who wish to feel the sun on their skin during the festive period

Seven in 10 say it is important they have at least one mug of coffee a day - but 4% believe it is farmed in the UK, research has found

The retail giant is trialling new machines that will scan and measure items, and package them to size - in fully recyclable, heat-sealed paper

The number of 'Nimbys' tends to dwindle if a project will benefit the environment, like a wind farm, solar park, or more electric vehicle charging stations

Less than one in ten people living in rural areas would call themselves “very eco-friendly” - as they say the cost, and poor public transport in their area, are their top barriers

Nearly half of those planning to skip higher education are hoping to find a “green job” – as seven in ten believe this will help tackle climate change

Six in ten Brits are held back from making changes to their home by misconceptions over up-front costs - but small upgrades can go a long way

Studies reveal nearly half of SMEs feel the more eco-conscious businesses have a better chance of surviving than those who aren't.

The so-called "eco-friendly" paper drinking straws have become popular in many countries, including the UK, after governments banned the sale of single use plastic drinking straws

If you're sick of cats coming into your garden and leaving you unwelcome gifts, some keen gardeners have recommended a cheap and easy way to keep them from coming in

A study of domestic and international flights across Europe by Greenpeace has found that tickets for trains are on average twice as expensive as for flights, despite the former being much greener

The footie icon and wife Victoria want to grow their own veg, like Tom and Barbara in '70s comedy The Good Life - and now their planning application has had the thumbs up

Nearly three in five shoppers admit the environmental impact of the household items they buy, such as furniture or white goods, “doesn't even cross their mind”

The youngsters shared their thoughts on how small businesses should be run in the future – as well as proposing their own business models, including pet-sitting, and opening their own restaurant

The government has set a net zero target for all UK sectors by 2050 - but the cost-of-living crisis means SMEs have other priorities

Get a free accessory pack worth £89.99 and 100 trees planted on your behalf by purchasing Acer’s new eco-friendly Chromebook Vero 514

Jo Wood used to live a rock 'n' roll life as the wife of a Rolling Stone, but these days the 68-year-old prefers living in a farmhouse in the countryside which is completely off-grid