Eco home crafts

Reduce the carbon footprint of your renovation project with these simple swaps and inspired design ideas that are kind to the planet without compromising on comfort or style

Upcycling old furniture is a wonderful way to breathe new life into a piece you have fallen out of love with. This idea capitalises on the natural colour and grain of the wood. These show through, mak

Define your borders and support border plants that tend to flop by using salvaged or recycled pieces of wood. Varying lengths and widths work well and you only need a few sound planks to tame and comp

Meet the breakthrough ingredients that are taking over the skincare world

As the rules around antifouling paints have tightened to protect the environment, manufacturers have responded with a welter of innovative solutions to keep the hull clean. There is ultrasound, Finsul

Plastic containers are super handy, but heating your food in them – especially in the microwave – can make tiny plastic particles and additives leach into your food. ‘A 2023 study measured the number