Category: Eco Friendly

We all now know that we need to change our ways in order to protect our planet and ensure that our children and grandchildren can enjoy a good quality of life. The best way to do this is use less, throw less away and try to minimise our energy use. When we do buy something…

There has been an emphasis over the past few years for us to move towards a more environmentally respectful manner in all aspects of our lives. One place which many people don’t think about is the one place in our homes which is physically green; the garden. Looking to make your garden eco-friendlier? Here are…

We are all aware of how the choices we make impact the world around us and our properties can have a huge impact on the environment. Whether it’s your own home, a buy to let property or your business premises, there are several small changes you can make to ensure your property is more environmentally…

Two issues which have been creating challenges for civil engineers are the rising costs of materials and diminishing sources of aggregate and other components used in the construction of infrastructure. One innovation that’s been showing great promise in alleviating both these issues is the field of geosynthetics, or manmade polymers that can be produced more…

Keeping Carpets Clean Without Dangerous Chemicals Using eco friendly carpet cleaning methods is the best way for you to keep your rugs and carpets as clean as possible. These methods are simple to learn and great for eliminating stains, smells, and other damage. Eco-friendly cleaning techniques are better than traditional methods because they do not…

We all know that cars are one of the major CO2 producers, but we also all rely on our cars for work, errands, and socialising too much to give them up. There are however easy steps you can take to minimise the environmental impact of each trip. Eco-friendly driving basically comes down to using as…

Drawing up plans for any new building project can be an exciting time but for those of us who care about the environment it can also be very challenging. All projects large and small throw up all kinds of obstacles from getting the necessary permissions to raising the finance but even when all of these…

Eco-friendly Definition and Meaning The term “Eco-friendly” seems to be appearing everywhere these days along with other synonyms “Environmentally Friendly”, “Nature Friendly” and “Green” but there is some misunderstanding about what, if anything, such terms actually mean. So what does eco friendly mean? The most simple definition of eco-friendly is that it describes something that…

Planet Earth is almost unimaginably old and throughout its existence has been in a state of constant change. One of the most significant events in the planet’s long history was the emergence of life and this in turn led to the formation of complex eco-systems with each species being dependant on many others. Evolution followed…

The term “eco-friendly” has been around for so long that its true meaning is in danger of being lost. It is often used by advertisers in an attempt to appeal to environmentally conscious purchasers and is applied to all kinds of unlikely products from cars to detergents. Eco-friendly homes on the other hand offer the…