How to live sustainably

Try as we might to be as environmentally friendly in our interiors, there are some hidden surprises that need addressing, as Mirry Christie explains

Consider adding these ingredients to your next grocery haul

In the opening chapter of his book The Light Within Us, Xander Cadisch of lighting company Phos explains the key principles of biophilic design and how it can positively impact our lives

From insulation made from fungus and intentionally communal living, we take a visit to the Museum of the Home to see how evolving tastes, societal changes and the climate crisis will dictate our future homes

Jules Haines, founder of online platform Haines and winner of our House & Garden Responsible Design Award for 2023, gives her advice on responsible ways to deal with old home furnishings and textiles to ensure that they don’t end up in landfill.

Cut the chemicals and learn how to create natural, sustainable cleaning tools from things you'll have in your cupboards. Plus where to shop for the best natural products on the market

Are we all becoming desensitised to ‘sustainability’ as a concept? Darren Price stresses why we need to take stronger action in the face of the global environmental crisis

Jules Haines breaks down what we carelessly waste at home and gives solutions on how to waste less moving forward

Superfood trends come in thick and fast, but if we knew the carbon imprint of these foods, would they still be getting such a good rep? And what are the products we should be getting behind and why?

Five tips for regenerative living from Caroline Till, guest curator of Our Time on Earth at the Barbican

In recent years, the idea of environmentally friendly – or at least not environmentally aggressive – design has moved from having a peripheral status to playing a central role. This means many more interesting options for those of us keen to prioritise sustainability in our interiors choices

House & Garden’s 2024 Responsible Design Award winners recommend the publications that have helped to shape their professional approach and their personal outlook – from pioneering yet practical planting guides to emotive meditations on nature and love

Our guide to demystifying the jargon surrounding sustainability

Whether you've already made leaps towards banishing plastic from your shopping cart or you're looking to start making the switch to eco-friendly alternatives, these websites are a huge help

As our sustainability issue hits newsstands, we take a look back at King Charles III's 2008 essay on green architecture to see how relevant it remains now

Katie Treggiden, the founder and director of Making Change Circular, suggests things we can do at home to help lessen our load on this endangered planet

Everyone knows it’s more essential than ever to reduce or eradicate our homes’ reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Solar panels are one way to generate clean electricity – here’s everything you need to know about them