1 LIGHT-BULB MOMENT
A quick and easy way to make your home more sustainable is to replace old light bulbs with LEDs. ‘LEDs are nothing short of a revolution in lighting technology. In just the past few years, they have evolved aesthetically into elegant versions of their well-intentioned but rather clunky predecessors. They are the clear choice for sustainability, utilising approximately ten times less energy than traditional bulbs and boasting a lifespan more than ten times longer,’ says David Lam, founder at Lam Lighting. Featured is its Giselle pendant, from £128, with an exposed, dimmable Pear LED bulb, £15.
2 Made by hand
BELOW Support small businesses and reduce air miles by buying homeware from independent shops, local artisans and craft fairs. Shopping in this way lets you understand exactly what goes into the pieces you own and you can enjoy their unique, handmade qualities, which can't be replicated in mass-produced products. The items are often created using more sustainable methods, too – which is more challenging in commercial climates. For example, the pottery created by Cornish based Laura Lane Ceramics is made from ethically sourced local St Agnes clay, and fired in kilns fuelled by
