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Life
From your wardrobe to your kitchen: tips on how to live an awesome, eco-friendly life all round.
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Life
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Fascinating facts about sunshine – the ultimate source of energy
03 August 2023 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
Keep your home cool this summer
29 June 2023 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
The carbon footprint of the internet: what’s the environmental impact of being online?
07 February 2022 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
The OVO team's 12 green resolutions for 2022
16 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
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Fascinating facts about sunshine – the ultimate source of energy
03 August 2023 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
Keep your home cool this summer
29 June 2023 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
The carbon footprint of the internet: what’s the environmental impact of being online?
07 February 2022 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
The OVO team's 12 green resolutions for 2022
16 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Eco-friendly gifts: how to choose sustainable Christmas gifts in 2021
15 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
Real or fake?: how to choose an eco-friendly Christmas tree
14 December 2021 | Stephen Marcus
Life
Blog
16 ways to have a more eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas
09 December 2021 | Celia Topping
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A summary of COP26: what was agreed, what does it mean, and what happens next?
23 November 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Circle Line's Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Hammersmith & City Line's Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Metropolitan Line’s Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Northern Line’s Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Piccadilly Line's Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Eco
Blog
The Nearest Green Space to Every London Tube Station
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Victoria Line's Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Waterloo & City Line's Greenstops
20 October 2021 | OVO Energy
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Join OVO for inspiring talks and live entertainment at COP26
13 October 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Central Line's Greenstops
05 October 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
OVO and the London Design Festival
01 October 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Bakerloo Line's Greenstops
30 September 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Jubilee Line's Greenstops
28 September 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
District Line's Greenstops
27 September 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
How to: dry your clothes in a flash (without a tumble dryer)
22 September 2021 | Rachel England
Life
Blog
The best indoor plants for every room in your home
15 September 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
10 sustainability trends you need to know about
10 September 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Weather folklore sayings and their meanings
02 September 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
12 Eco-friendly ways to decorate your home sustainably
13 August 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
How the weather changes people’s moods
13 August 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Life
Blog
Benefits of cycling: 10 reasons to get on your bike
29 July 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Life
Blog
9 ways to use the rain, wind, and sunshine to save money on your bills
27 July 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
EV Stories: why I decided to lease an electric car
23 July 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
UK weather: the windiest, coldest and sunniest places revealed
20 July 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
A beginner’s guide to cycling with babies, toddlers and children
15 July 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
10 green ideas for an eco-friendly wedding
25 June 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
The 20 strangest weather events in the world
21 June 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Life
Blog
Green up your office: going back to work the eco-friendly way
16 June 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Top 10 smart home devices to help make your home greener
16 June 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Eco Camping: Top 10 Ways to be more sustainable when camping
26 May 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
7 top tips to host an eco-friendly BBQ
26 May 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
7 reasons why Brits are so obsessed with the weather
25 May 2021 | Matt Mostyn
Life
Blog
How to take the eco-friendly UK staycation of your dreams
11 March 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
Winter gardening: What to plant in your garden during the coldest months
25 February 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
Carbon pawprints: the environmental impact of pets
05 February 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
Clover Hogan: turning eco-anxiety into action
04 February 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
How saving water at home can help in the fight against climate change
03 February 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
The carbon footprint of flying, and eco travel alternatives
19 January 2021 | Stephen Marcus
Life
Blog
Competition time: make 2021 your greenest year yet!
19 January 2021 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Eco anxiety: how climate change might affect your mental health
12 January 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
OVO's Top 10 New Year's resolutions for a greener 2021
30 December 2020 | Celia Topping
Life
Blog
The best trees to plant at home
30 November 2020 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Blog
A guide to forest bathing: how trees can make us feel better
17 November 2020 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Good for kids, good for the planet: the power of trees
15 October 2020 | Rebecca Goodman
Life
Blog
Max La Manna: a zero-waste vegan cook-along
14 October 2020 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
8 ways to make your house move more eco-friendly
08 September 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Life
Blog
OVO moving house checklist: make moving easier whilst reducing your carbon
03 September 2020 | Matt Mostyn
Life
Blog
Book Lovers Day: OVO’s top 10 books on sustainable living, the environment and climate change
10 August 2020 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
A pint-sized solution to food waste
21 February 2020 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
New year, new you
06 January 2020 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Make your own sausage dog draught excluder
19 October 2018 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
General Election 2017: What have the main parties said on energy in their manifestos?
26 May 2017 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
OVO’s top lifestyle posts
20 April 2017 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
How to have an eco-friendly wardrobe detox
07 April 2017 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
What's your attitude to Christmas?
13 December 2016 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Top tips to green your Halloween
18 October 2016 | Rachel England
Life
Blog
Think green this Halloween: join the #PumpkinRescue
29 October 2015 | Sophie Gackowski
Life
Blog
Reusable vs. disposable nappies: which is better for the environment?
20 July 2015 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Ten ways to reduce waste at home
01 June 2015 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
How to: save water in the kitchen
24 April 2015 | James Fritz
Life
Blog
How green is your beer?
25 September 2014 | James Fritz
Life
Blog
Five fun activities that teach kids about energy
07 August 2014 | Rachel England
Life
Blog
Five seaside activities that teach kids about nature
30 July 2014 | Rachel England
Life
Blog
10 green ideas for an eco-friendly wedding
09 July 2014 | OVO Energy
Life
Blog
Spring clean to save energy
14 March 2014 | Rachel England
Life
Blog
Your spring energy to-do list
07 March 2014 | Rachel England
Life
Blog
How I saved over £500 per year by using up leftovers
03 December 2013 | Penny Golightly
Life
Blog
How I saved £200 per year on food bills: slow cooking
27 October 2013 | Penny Golightly
Life
Blog
How to keep clothes smelling fresh for longer
08 July 2013 | Rachel England
Guides
Energy
Guide
Warm Home Discount
02 October 2023 | OVO Energy
Life
Guide
A guide to circular economy: what it is and why it's important
22 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Electric vehicles
Guide
A guide to electric car leasing: is it right for you?
15 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Guide
Air source heat pump grants available for UK households
29 November 2021 | Celia Topping
Energy
Guide
Warm Home Discount
02 October 2023 | OVO Energy
Life
Guide
A guide to circular economy: what it is and why it's important
22 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Electric vehicles
Guide
A guide to electric car leasing: is it right for you?
15 December 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Guide
Air source heat pump grants available for UK households
29 November 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Guide
Energy efficient doors: a complete guide
04 November 2021 | Celia Topping
Life
Guide
5 ways to extend your WiFi range and boost your signal
18 October 2021 | Celia Topping
Energy
Guide
How to change a radiator valve: a step-by-step guide
12 October 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Guide
How to cycle safely in the city: cycling tips for beginners
09 August 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
Life
Guide
Electrical Safety for Pet Owners
14 September 2016 | Rachel England