Climate Action / Community Energy / Eco Business Spotlight / Eco Technology / Energy Efficient / Energy Saving / EV Charging & Infrastructure / EV Grants & Incentives / EV Lifestyle / Green Transport / Renewable Energy / Sustainable Living / Sustainable Scotland

🌿 Plug In, Power Up: Your 2026–2027 Guide to EV Charging Grants (and Free Motability Chargers!)

Switching to an electric vehicle should feel like a joyful step toward cleaner air, quieter streets, and a more sustainable future — not a confusing maze of grants, cables, and acronyms. All the information in Your 2026–2027 Guide to EV Charging Grants is here to help you navigate these changes. Luckily, the UK Government has refreshed its EV charging support for 2026–2027, and there’s genuinely good news for renters, homeowners, landlords, workplaces, and even schools.

And if you’re a Motability Scheme customer, the news gets even better: you can get a home charger installed for free. Yes, really.

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April 16, 2026

Carbon Footprint / Carbon Neutral / Carbon Neutral Britain / Energy Efficient / Energy Saving / Krystal Hosting / Octopus / Zero Waste

🌍 My Carbon Footprint: What I’m Doing, What I’m Learning, and Why It’s Not Always Easy

Aiming for a zero‑waste lifestyle sounds simple in theory — but in reality, it’s incredibly challenging. Even with the best intentions, I still struggle to source everything I need without plastic, and some “eco‑friendly” items arrive after travelling halfway around the world. Add disability, health limitations, and a reduced income (hello, 2020), and the journey becomes even more complicated.

Despite all this, I’m committed to reducing my carbon footprint wherever I realistically can. I’m not perfect — none of us are — but I believe small, consistent steps matter.

Here’s what I’ve been doing over the past few years to reduce my impact.

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April 14, 2026

Bamboo / Bamboo Tissues / Bamboo Toilet Paper / Products / Sustainable / Sustainable Living / World Bamboo Day / Zero Waste

Product Review: Naked Sprout Toilet Paper

Naked Sprout bamboo toilet roll is the most eco-friendly toilet roll on the market. Free from plastic, bleach and harsh chemicals.

Sarah and I have been testing it – alongside other eco brands – for some time now. We think that, if you can get past the colour, then a subscription to Naked Sprout is your pathway to a more sustainable lifestyle.

(Use this link and you can get a £5 order off your first purchase!)

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September 13, 2022

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