Lego House Billund: A Family Day Out Review
Lego House in Billund, Denmark, offers an interactive experience that's a hit with kids and adults alike. Here's what to expect.
Category : Sustainability
Citric acid removes brown toilet stains naturally weekly
Citric acid, a natural item, removes brown limescale stains from toilet bowls. Pour hot water and 125g citric acid, wait an hour, then flush. Repeat weekly to prevent stains.
Réunion airport terminal cooled by natural ventilation
Roland Garros airport's arrivals terminal on Réunion island uses natural ventilation and ceiling fans, saving €150,000 a year in energy bills.
M&S, New Look, Sainsbury's and Oxfam join textile recycling project
M&S, New Look, Sainsbury's and Oxfam have partnered with Circle-8 on The Circuit, a textile recycling project to recover and sort non-reusable textiles for conversion into fibres for new clothes.
Skin cancer survivor's SPF 'game changer' wins 4.9-star reviews
Frances van der Velden, diagnosed with skin cancer at 36, created Airyday SPF50+ range. Golden Glow Dreamscreen has 1,400+ reviews and a 4.9-star rating.
Kielder Circular Named Top 10 UK Night Hike for 2026
The Kielder Circular in Northumberland ranks 10th in Blacks' top 10 UK night hikes for 2026, scoring 7.78 for stargazing and scenery.
Cling film keeps sliced avocado fresh for two days
Wrapping sliced avocado tightly in cling film slows browning and keeps the fruit green for at least two days, according to food experts.
75p Ingredient Makes Butternut Squash Soup Creamier Without Cream
A three-ingredient butternut squash soup uses 75p coconut milk for creaminess, skipping cream entirely. The dairy-free, vegan recipe roasts squash, simmers with broth, and blends with coconut milk for a rich, smooth finish.
Keep Roses Blooming Longer: 3-Minute September Watering Job
Watering roses in September is vital to prevent black spot, encourage late blooms, and boost natural resistance. Experts say it takes just three minutes.
Prince William launches £250,000 fund to regenerate Dartmoor village
The Prince of Wales will visit Princetown on Tuesday to unveil The Princetown Community Fund, making at least £250,000 available for locally led projects in the moorland village.
Oldham's Northern Roots urban farm opens September 19
Northern Roots, the UK's largest urban farm, opens in Oldham on September 19 after £13m transformation of a former landfill site.
SA river cleaned with stones, wood and sand
A nature-based system in South Africa cleans 36,000 litres of polluted river water daily, removing 99% of toxins for irrigation and food security.
Plug-in solar panels could save households £110 a year
Plug-in solar panels, now stocked by major retailers, could cut electricity bills by up to £110 a year, but older homes may need electrical checks first.
Baking soda in the boil makes roast potatoes crispier
Adding baking soda to the boiling water is the secret to crispy roast potatoes with fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth centres, says recipe creator FoodByMaria.
Avocados stay fresh for 'two weeks' with fridge storage tip
Ripe avocados can stay fresh for up to two weeks when stored in the fridge crisper drawer, according to waste management specialists at Wheeldon Brothers.
Woman Grows Own Dress in Slow Fashion Experiment
A designer has grown a dress from plant roots in a slow fashion experiment, highlighting sustainable alternatives to conventional clothing production.
UK households urged to use dehumidifiers as rain returns
UK households are urged to use dehumidifiers this weekend as widespread rain returns after months of dry weather, experts warn of damp and mould risks.
Doctor's 'Holy Grail' acne gel reduces redness for blemish-prone skin
Dr Sam's Flawless Neutralising Gel, containing 5% azelaic acid, reduces redness and blemishes. Priced at £30, it has 1,200 reviews and a 4.6-star rating.
Cheryl fronts Nivea Cellular Age Rewind Eye Serum
Cheryl is the new face of Nivea's Cellular Age Rewind Eye Serum, available on Amazon for £24.99, promising to make lines 'less noticeable'.
Chefs Switch From Gas to Electric to Cut Kitchen Emissions
Restaurant chefs are swapping gas stoves for electric induction hobs to reduce emissions and improve air quality in commercial kitchens, a shift driven by both climate goals and practical benefits.
Lorde and Little Simz Headline Clean-Power Festival
Lorde and Little Simz are set to headline the world's first music festival powered entirely by clean energy, organisers have announced.
OVO gives away plug-in solar kits after UK rule change
From today, UK households can legally plug solar panels into a standard socket. OVO is giving away five plug-in solar kits to its Beyond customers.
Save Roses and Hydrangeas from Black Spot with Cornmeal
Adding horticultural cornmeal to soil can save roses and hydrangeas from black spot and fungal leaf spot, according to a gardening expert.
Mining village transformation plans on public display
Plans to transform the former Lanarkshire mining village of Douglas West into an outdoor recreation, heritage and tourism destination will go on public display this week.
Councillors call for boost to walking, wheeling and cycling
South Lanarkshire Council could boost walking, wheeling and cycling efforts to improve health, tackle inequality and cut climate emissions, with a motion set for full council meeting.
Stop dark clothes fading by adding 1 natural bathroom item to washing machine
Cleaning expert Mama Mila suggests adding one cup of Epsom salt to the washing machine to prevent dark clothes from fading, but specialists warn it may damage fabrics and the appliance.
Lunar Eclipse Glasses: Do You Need Them for Friday's Blood Moon?
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK in the early hours of Friday, August 28, with 93% of the Moon in Earth's shadow. No special glasses are needed to view it safely, according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
Plastic waste turned into 3D-printed cookies in Nasa project
Researchers have created edible cookies from upcycled plastic using engineered yeasts, a Nasa-funded project aimed at feeding astronauts on long space missions.
Eco laundry detergents tested: which really clean?
We tested 11 eco-friendly laundry detergents for cleaning power, softness and scent. Smol Bio capsules won overall, with Ecoegg best for budget and Ecover for fragrance.
Keep bananas fresh for weeks by ditching the fruit bowl
Bananas spoil quickly, but storing them away from other fruit and wrapping stems in tin foil can keep them fresh for up to 14 days or longer.
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