Make a sustainable start to the New Year and fill the quieter days after the festive flurry with these mindful greener crafting ideas that will bring lots of joy but won’t cost the earth

Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but it can also be the most stressful if you’re hosting. In the countdown to Christmas, former Good Housekeeping editor Gaby Huddart shares tips and tricks to get your home fit for the festivities

Channel your creative side and make soaps, bath salts and creams with our expert guide

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

Don’t just spark a flame – scent it! These easy-to-make eco firelighters release natural fragrance as they burn

Wendy Graham explains sustainable ways to keep food fresh. FREEZER bags are undeniably useful at reducing the food that we waste, but the mountains of plastic they create are far less convenient for t