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Safer garden sprays

Janet Luke tests six natural pest-control products that can be used on edible gardens.

Solar's bright future

Warren Judd shows how home solar power now makes both environmental and financial sense.

A nappy right for you

Being a mum is stressful enough without the pressure of choosing an ‘eco’ nappy. Annabel McAleer uncovers some surprising facts that could save you a rash decision.

A buyer’s guide to light bulbs

Investing in eco-friendly lighting is a sure-fire way to save some serious money. Green Ideas looks at the bright future of power-saving bulbs.

Which green cleaners work best?

We asked busy mum Annabel McAleer to test five popular bench-top spray cleaners – and look into their claims of ‘greenness’.

How to spot a happy egg

It’s not as easy as you’d think to tell a good egg from a bad egg these days. Melinda Williams works out which free-range brands you can trust.

A buyer's guide to heat pumps

Looking for a low-cost, eco-friendly heating option for winter? Warren Judd explains why it’s hard to go past a heat pump.