‘The courgettes were so good last year, I got a tattoo of one’: life on a Birmingham allotment

A city of welly-wearers, Birmingham has more allotments than any other UK local authority – some of its keen plotholders tell us why

Good scents: five eco-friendly ways to make your home smell great

Many ingredients in fragrance formulas can be harmful, but there are safe ways to help your home smell inviting and fresh

The no-wash movement: would you wear underpants for a week without cleaning them?

Do you need to wash your T-shirts after every wear? Probably not. What about your knickers? That depends. But more and more people are eschewing detergent to save time, money and the environment

From pasta and rice to pesto and ketchup: the most ethical and eco-friendly products for your kitchen cupboards

A well-stocked kitchen can help you cut your carbon footprint, reduce waste and insulate you against food shortages. Here are some staple ingredients to get you started

50 easy hacks to change your life in 2020

Sleep better, get fit, be kinder and improve your carbon footprint with these simple fixes

Food in 2050: bacon grown on blades of grass and bioreactor chicken nuggets

One way or another, our diet is going to be transformed. But will it be better or worse for us and the planet?

Skipping a flight might not save the Arctic, but it means you care

There are no strictly rational grounds for making personal sacrifices for the climate

How to grow your own medicine cabinet

Sore throat? Hungover? Anxious? You could find the cure in your own garden or local park

Fitness tips: eco-friendly ways to exercise

Energy-saving gyms, a tip-top rubbish run, and kit from sustainable sources

The new household rules: ditch your toilet brush and wash much, much more

How many towels does one person need? Should you change your sheets each week? And do you really have to clean the toilet with nothing but your rubber gloves? Experts on 10 modern domestic dilemmas