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From your wardrobe to your kitchen: tips on how to live an awesome, eco-friendly life all round.

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Blogs

A guide to green cities and where to find them

07 January 2022 | Celia Topping

The OVO team's 12 green resolutions for 2022

16 December 2021 | Celia Topping

Eco-friendly gifts: how to choose sustainable Christmas gifts in 2021

15 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

Real or fake?: how to choose an eco-friendly Christmas tree

14 December 2021 | Stephen Marcus

A guide to green cities and where to find them

07 January 2022 | Celia Topping

The OVO team's 12 green resolutions for 2022

16 December 2021 | Celia Topping

Eco-friendly gifts: how to choose sustainable Christmas gifts in 2021

15 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

Real or fake?: how to choose an eco-friendly Christmas tree

14 December 2021 | Stephen Marcus

16 ways to have a more eco-friendly, sustainable Christmas

09 December 2021 | Celia Topping

A summary of COP26: what was agreed, what does it mean, and what happens next?

23 November 2021 | Celia Topping

Sustainable superheroes: which hero is the most eco-friendly?

16 November 2021 | OVO Energy

Your guide to green banking: what it is and how to make your money matter

10 November 2021 | Celia Topping

Circle Line's Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Hammersmith & City Line's Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Metropolitan Line’s Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Northern Line’s Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Piccadilly Line's Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

The Nearest Green Space to Every London Tube Station

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Victoria Line's Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Waterloo & City Line's Greenstops

20 October 2021 | OVO Energy

Join OVO for inspiring talks and live entertainment at COP26

13 October 2021 | Celia Topping

Central Line's Greenstops

05 October 2021 | OVO Energy

OVO and the London Design Festival

01 October 2021 | Celia Topping

Bakerloo Line's Greenstops

30 September 2021 | OVO Energy

Jubilee Line's Greenstops

28 September 2021 | OVO Energy

District Line's Greenstops

27 September 2021 | OVO Energy

The best indoor plants for every room in your home

15 September 2021 | Celia Topping

10 sustainability trends you need to know about

10 September 2021 | Celia Topping

Weather folklore sayings and their meanings

02 September 2021 | Celia Topping

12 Eco-friendly ways to decorate your home sustainably

13 August 2021 | Celia Topping

How the weather changes people’s moods

13 August 2021 | Matt Mostyn

Benefits of cycling: 10 reasons to get on your bike

29 July 2021 | Matt Mostyn

9 ways to use the rain, wind, and sunshine to save money on your bills

27 July 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

EV Stories: why I decided to lease an electric car

23 July 2021 | Celia Topping

UK weather: the windiest, coldest and sunniest places revealed

20 July 2021 | Celia Topping

A beginner’s guide to cycling with babies, toddlers and children

15 July 2021 | Celia Topping

10 green ideas for an eco-friendly wedding

25 June 2021 | OVO Energy

The 20 strangest weather events in the world

21 June 2021 | Matt Mostyn

Green up your office: going back to work the eco-friendly way

16 June 2021 | Celia Topping

Top 10 smart home devices to help make your home greener

16 June 2021 | Celia Topping

18 easy ways to keep your house cool this summer

07 June 2021 | OVO Energy

10 fascinating facts about sunshine – the ultimate source of energy

03 June 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

Eco Camping: Top 10 Ways to be more sustainable when camping

26 May 2021 | Celia Topping

7 top tips to host an eco-friendly BBQ

26 May 2021 | Celia Topping

7 reasons why Brits are so obsessed with the weather

25 May 2021 | Matt Mostyn

22 carbon-friendly activities for kids

07 April 2021 | OVO Energy

How to take the eco-friendly UK staycation of your dreams

11 March 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

Winter gardening: What to plant in your garden during the coldest months

25 February 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

Carbon pawprints: the environmental impact of pets

05 February 2021 | Celia Topping

Clover Hogan: turning eco-anxiety into action

04 February 2021 | OVO Energy

How saving water at home can help in the fight against climate change

03 February 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

The carbon footprint of the internet: what’s the environmental impact of being online?

20 January 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

The carbon footprint of flying, and eco travel alternatives

19 January 2021 | Stephen Marcus

Competition time: make 2021 your greenest year yet!

19 January 2021 | OVO Energy

Eco anxiety: how climate change might affect your mental health

12 January 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

OVO's Top 10 New Year's resolutions for a greener 2021

30 December 2020 | Celia Topping

The best trees to plant at home

30 November 2020 | Aimee Tweedale

A guide to forest bathing: how trees can make us feel better

17 November 2020 | OVO Energy

Good for kids, good for the planet: the power of trees

15 October 2020 | Rebecca Goodman

Max La Manna: a zero-waste vegan cook-along

14 October 2020 | OVO Energy

8 ways to make your house move more eco-friendly

08 September 2020 | Matt Mostyn

OVO moving house checklist: make moving easier whilst reducing your carbon

03 September 2020 | Matt Mostyn

Book Lovers Day: OVO’s top 10 books on sustainable living, the environment and climate change

10 August 2020 | OVO Energy

How to: dry your clothes in a flash (without a tumble dryer)

08 August 2020 | Rachel England

A pint-sized solution to food waste

21 February 2020 | OVO Energy

New year, new you

06 January 2020 | OVO Energy

Make your own sausage dog draught excluder

19 October 2018 | OVO Energy

General Election 2017: What have the main parties said on energy in their manifestos?

26 May 2017 | OVO Energy

OVO’s top lifestyle posts

20 April 2017 | OVO Energy

How to have an eco-friendly wardrobe detox

07 April 2017 | OVO Energy

What's your attitude to Christmas?

13 December 2016 | OVO Energy

Top tips to green your Halloween

18 October 2016 | Rachel England

Think green this Halloween: join the #PumpkinRescue

29 October 2015 | Sophie Gackowski

Reusable vs. disposable nappies: which is better for the environment?

20 July 2015 | OVO Energy

Ten ways to reduce waste at home

01 June 2015 | OVO Energy

How to: save water in the kitchen

24 April 2015 | James Fritz

Nine incredible kid inventors

16 January 2015 | James Fritz

How green is your beer?

25 September 2014 | James Fritz

Five fun activities that teach kids about energy

07 August 2014 | Rachel England

Five seaside activities that teach kids about nature

30 July 2014 | Rachel England

10 green ideas for an eco-friendly wedding

09 July 2014 | OVO Energy

Spring clean to save energy

14 March 2014 | Rachel England

Your spring energy to-do list

07 March 2014 | Rachel England

How I saved over £500 per year by using up leftovers

03 December 2013 | Penny Golightly

How I saved £200 per year on food bills: slow cooking

27 October 2013 | Penny Golightly

How to keep clothes smelling fresh for longer

08 July 2013 | Rachel England

Guides

A guide to circular economy: what it is and why it's important

22 December 2021 | Celia Topping

Electric vehicles

A guide to electric car leasing: is it right for you?

15 December 2021 | Celia Topping

Air source heat pump grants available for UK households

29 November 2021 | Celia Topping

Energy efficient doors: a complete guide

04 November 2021 | Celia Topping

A guide to circular economy: what it is and why it's important

22 December 2021 | Celia Topping

Electric vehicles

A guide to electric car leasing: is it right for you?

15 December 2021 | Celia Topping

Air source heat pump grants available for UK households

29 November 2021 | Celia Topping

Energy efficient doors: a complete guide

04 November 2021 | Celia Topping

5 ways to extend your WiFi range and boost your signal

18 October 2021 | Celia Topping

How to change a radiator valve: a step-by-step guide

12 October 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

How to cycle safely in the city: cycling tips for beginners

09 August 2021 | Aimee Tweedale

Electrical Safety for Pet Owners

14 September 2016 | Rachel England