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Making your home and garden more sustainable in 2022

May 5, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Sustainability and environmentally friendly. These are words that are being used daily in the media and by the public in general - and for good reason. As gardeners, we can see first-hand the significance of looking after the environment, and the importance of practicing good habits. However, for gardening newbies, how to create an eco-friendly garden may be a bit of a mystery. And what about the home, can that be ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: eco friendly gardening, Eco-friendly, Garden, Home, solar power, sustainable gardening, sustainable living

Why an air or ground source heat pump may be perfect for your home

April 20, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Right now, lots of us are looking for ways to be more cost-effective and sustainable, both in our homes and our lives in general. Investing in an air or ground source heat pump for your home could be an excellent solution for reducing costs and being more environmentally friendly. In this post we’ll take a closer look at the reasons why. What is an air or ground source heat pump? Heat pumps work by absorbing heat ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Eco-friendly, heat pump, heating, Home, home improvement, sustainable living

How to be more sustainable in the kitchen

April 5, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

You and your family might already be pros when it comes to eating organically and sustainably, but do these actions spill over into the kitchen itself? If you're wondering how to be more sustainable in the kitchen, there are lots of simple things you can do. Here are a few tips to help you on your journey to an eco-friendly kitchen. Purchase well-made cookware and utensils Your best bet is to opt for stainless steel or cast iron when ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Dining Tagged With: Eco-friendly, energy saving, Home, Kitchen, sustainable living, Top Tips

30+ brilliant nature books for kids

October 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

a year of nature craft and play book by catherine hughes and becky goddard-hill

Are you looking for the perfect nature books for kids? Whether you'd like to treat a child who already loves nature, or are keen to encourage them to explore the natural world more, there's lots here to inspire you. Why it's a brilliant idea to get kids engaged with nature Nature is the most wonderful resource for educating, inspiring and engaging kids. Playing, exploring and crafting with nature is an accessible, low-cost and ...

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Easy ways to embrace sustainable living

April 12, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

sustainable living - recycled tin can plant pots

Collaborative post Even before the world stopped due to the pandemic, sustainable living was a hot topic.  The trend of buyers seeking eco-friendly products and materials, including sustainable and conscious supply chains, was already well-established. As a result, many designers and manufacturers were focusing their research and development on improving their product ranges to meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers. Then along came ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Eco-friendly, energy saving, Family home, Home, Home working, Recycling, sustainable gardening, sustainable living, Top Tips, water butt, Working from home

Home energy money saving hacks plus win a washing machine

August 17, 2017 by Catherine 5 Comments

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We’d all like to save money on our energy bills, right?  And aside from the cost benefits, there’s also the positive environmental impact that reducing our energy consumption delivers. You may not be aware that the UK has committed to achieving an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, which means we all need to think about our home energy consumption, and aim for more sustainable and lower carbon lifestyles.  The Energy Saving Trust ...

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Hi, I’m Catherine. Welcome to Growing Family, a top UK home & garden blog sharing ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.
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