Club Diaries

The amount of plastic in our environment has increased exponentially over the past few decades. One study estimates that we have produced more than eight billion tons of plastics since 1950  – with more than half of this being produced over the past 20 years. Only around nine per cent of plastic gets recycled, with the rest ending up in landfill or in our waterways and natural areas.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and a great place to start when you’re looking to save energy and money. Here’s a list of 10 easy ways to green up your kitchen routine.

The combination of heating and cooling your home throughout the year is the biggest energy consumer in the average home, using up an estimated 40 per cent of household energy.

Using less water has multiple benefits for the planet – it reduces the need for extracting water from rivers, decreases the amount of wastewater produced and treated, lowers energy needs for treating and transporting water and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Whether you’re keen to spruce up your home, renovate a newly purchased ‘diamond in the rough’ or you’re renting and want to save money and make your home more eco-friendly, there are lots of great projects you can try to help green up your home.

Did you know there are lots of benefits to switching to natural deodorants? They are a popular alternative to conventional deodorants and anti-perspirants that often contain potentially harmful ingredients and there’s plenty of fantastic options on the market.

Collectively we use a whopping 80 billion pieces of clothing every year, a 400 per cent increase from two decades ago. As we purchase new clothing, we rapidly discard older garments, and the proliferation of ‘fast fashion’ brands also means we have begun to see clothing as highly disposable.

Soap is a vital part of our everyday lives, but when it comes to washing our hands and choosing the best option for the environment, is it best to buy bar or liquid soap? We take a look at the pros and cons of each.

Did you know that the average household contains around 300,000 items? Thanks to the fact that we are bombarded with ads constantly and can buy and have an item delivered the same day, consumption is at an all-time high, which has dire consequences for our planet.

So often when we talk about the planet, topics tend to be doom-laden. However, there’s plenty to feel hopeful about, with many experts predicting a huge shift towards sustainability in 2023 across communities, governments and businesses. Here’s some of the sustainable trends we can expect to see this year.

Whether it’s the beginning of a new year or season, you’ve just moved house or your home is in need of a deep clean, decluttering and organizing your space is always deeply satisfying. Here are some handy hints on doing it sustainably.

With Christmas just a few short weeks away, it’s a great time to start getting creative with fun craft and activities that will keep everyone busy.