On a scale of crunchy to careless, I like to think of myself as an eco-conscientious middle. It’s not like I make my own hemp milk or anything, but I do try to take small measures to be a little ...

A washing machine takes around 2.5 units of electricity, which is roughly 50p, to run a 1-hour long wash. Your iron probably uses around 0.5-1 units of electricity (or around 10-20) for every hour you ...

Laundry balls and soap nuts have been put to the test and experts say using water and normal washing powder is far more effective. Photo / iStock. Eco-friendly laundry balls and soap nuts have been ...

STACEY Solomon has revealed her top tip for laundry – washing her sons’ clothes with reusable soap nuts. The mum-of-three says the eco-friendly nuts, which cost £5.99 for a 300g bag providing 100 ...

The house-help Mary calls it ‘soapkai’ or soap fruit. Known locally in Kannada as “Antwaalad-kai,” in Hindi the name is “Ritha.” This is the soap nut, a saponin laden miracle of nature. Its Latin name ...