Why Less Popular Renewable Energy Is the Most Important
If you do a quick Google image search for “renewable energy” what do you see? You will see a whole page of solar panels and wind turbines. Solar panels and wind turbines are the 2 primary sources of renewable energy on the minds of society. We drive past solar panels on our neighbours roofs and […]
The World’s Most Environmentally Responsible Companies
It’s quite common for people to think of the biggest companies in the world as heartless, mindless, soulless corporations that couldn’t care less about the environment. We read in the news of companies dumping their waste inappropriately, using unsustainable material sources and unscrupulous practices. However, there are a number of big names in the world […]
What is Biomass?
You may have heard the term biomass before, but what is biomass? What does it do and what is it used for? Biomass consists of living or recently living organisms and is used as a source of energy in both commercial and domestic environments. The term ‘Biomass’ often refers to, but is not limited to, […]
Biomass – Innovations in Energy
Biomass fuel is fuel sourced or derived from living (or recently living) organisms. This generally consists almost entirely of plant material, often wood, but can also be plant and animal matter. Any carbon within these materials has been previously absorbed from the atmosphere as part of its lifecycle. This happens in plants as they use […]
How to Choose Between 10mm and 20mm Shingle
When it comes to choosing the right shingle size for your project, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your options. We’re here to guide you through the decision-making process, whether you’re using shingle for decorative purposes, drainage, or any other application. 10mm Shingle 10mm Shingle, also known as ‘Pea Shingle,’ serves multiple purposes […]
Conservation in the UK
Space, in the UK, is at a premium. We’re a small island nation with big aspirations but we seem to forget that we should be looking after the ground beneath our feet and the other life forms that live here first. We prioritise building outward, not upward. Our country’s forests and fields are being taken […]
How to lay turf this summer
Turf is an easy way to get a consistent, beautiful looking lawn in much less time than it takes to grow seed. Turf can be walked on just weeks after laying, making it perfect for houses with pets or children. Here at Eco we have some great turfs to choose from so finding the right […]
Tips for Gardening this August
August tends to be the hottest time of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s vitally important that you pay attention to your garden and keep on-top of the day to day tasks that keep your garden looking beautiful. Watering First and foremost, remember to water your garden, especially those plants that […]
Eco Goes ‘Ultra Green’ With New £500,000-Plus Shredder
A Dorset recycling company says it has become ‘ultra green’ after investing more than half a million pounds in an electric wood shredder. Eco Sustainable Solutions’ new Untha shredder is now in full operation at its Parley site, handling up to 65,000 tonnes of waste wood annually. The wood, from household recycling sites in Dorset and Hampshire, […]
Is Your Garden’s Topsoil Holding Your Garden Back?
Topsoil is one of the most important parts of your garden. It’s the base from which everything in your garden grows, as well as the bucket that waters it and the plate that feeds it. Topsoil, as the name suggests, is the upper most layer of soil that covers the majority of terra firma. It […]