Eco
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Real home: an eco-friendly barn conversion
It took Carol and David Spenser half a decade to get planning permission for their home, but the eco-friendly, contemporary design makes it worthwhile
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Going vegan? These common household items hide animal products within them
Veganism is on the rise, but products of animal origins are lurking in everything from your lipstick to your TV...
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Eco-conscious? This NASA-certified smart shower can save 90 per cent of your annual water consumption
As we grow more conscious of our water consumption, this handy smart shower – which purifies and recirculates used water – could be the answer
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Huge Bee Pit Stop to encourage bee conservation unveiled in London
B&Q installs huge 'bee pit stop' at London's Kings Cross to encourage people to build their own at home
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Sustainable furniture is a top priority for shoppers but better regulation is needed
Consumers increasingly driven to buy furniture that's sustainably made – but what does that mean in practice?
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Help the bees this May – stop mowing your lawn
No Mow May campaign seeks to help our starving bee population by letting billions of flowers bloom in our gardens
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Wildflower seeds: mixes and Beebombs for a bee friendly garden
Choose wildflower seeds and Beebombs to help the bees and plant your own wildflower meadow
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40 million British birds lost in 50 years – RSPB launches awareness campaign
Awareness of the astonishing loss of British birds highlighted by RSPB's 'Let Nature Sing' effort
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The 'Attenborough effect' sees traditional plants make a comeback in British gardens
UK gardeners show favour to traditional flowering plants over non-native exotics once again – and this can only benefit our wildlife
