We all love a bargain, don’t we? Well, unfortunately that’s not the case for everything. Although it’s surprising to many, it’s actually your wallet that suffers from fast-fashion. For the short term, a 20 pair of shoes might look nice and last a year if you’re lucky, before wearing out. But if you have to spend 20 every year on a replacement pair, then over three years that’s 60 spent. It makes more sense to spend that 60 at the start on a pair of shoes that will last three years or more, especially if they are more comfortable and a higher quality. Read more…

Whether it’s a new piece of jewellery, a holiday or eating out, we appreciate the finer things in life. Well, it appears that the new-car phenomenon is back too! The Society of Motor Manufacturers has revealed that 193,000 new cars were registered in May this year — up 3.4% on the figures recorded in the same month last year. That followed a 10.4% increase in new-car sales in April compared to April 2017. Read more…

People have become more aware of how their bagging choices affect the planet. The days of the single-use plastic bag are more or less over; instead shoppers and retailers alike are on the lookout for more eco-friendly materials, which is just one reason why paper shopping bags have seen such a spike in popularity. Read more…

With news of the UK’s plans to prohibit the sale of all new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2040, consumers must eventually start looking for greener vehicle alternatives. The electric vehicle industry has been making significant progress over the past decade, with new registrations for EV’s in the UK reaching record highs in 2018. Here, we team up with used car retailers Motorparks to take a look at how electric vehicles have been changing the face of the automotive industry and make some predictions for the future of the market. Read more…

Green is one of the traditional colours of the Christmas season, but the green in which we think is eco-friendly. Here is a list of green tips and energy savings that will place you in first place on Santa’s record during the holiday season. Read more…

Paper bags are becoming more and more popular, so you might just be thinking of investing in an order for your business. Of course, there are some decisions you’ll need to make, including whether to choose laminated or unlaminated bags. Read more…

Although asbestos was banned in the ‘90s and since then people have been gradually getting rid of it, whenever possible, still in many dwellings there are materials consisting asbestos, which can even after many years pose a threat to one’s health and well-being. As time goes by, constructions made of asbestos may deteriorate or get damaged, and as a result, asbestos within them may become friable and airborne. If you have asbestos in your roof and it has since become damaged you should contact Florida Southern Roofing – roof repair in Sarasota, FL as soon as possible. Yet, which parts of construction were made of asbestos? Thanks to its resistance to heat, durability and affordability, it was often used in tiles, insulation, piping or roofing materials; hence it is still often found in garages and their roofs. Thus, if your garage was built over 20 years ago, it may require a professional test for asbestos presence. Most people don’t have these sorts of garages anymore, they are more likely to have modern styles of garages. For instance, they might be contemplating the pros and cons of a Pole Barn Garage vs Portable Steel Garage, something that those older people won’t even have a clue on. But for the people who have stuck with their original rusty garage, you are the ones who need to make sure you are safe from asbestos, or, consider jumping on these fancy garage bandwagons! Read more…