Value in the second-hand and the salvaged seems to be rising, considerably. Where noses would once turn at the thought of something that wasn’t shiny and new and wrapped in cellophane, today car boot sales are back and booming, home…
Welcome back to enki’s Eco Edit: August 2024, which brings you sustainable lifestyle news every month. Our round-up includes our curated selection of eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, and places to visit. This month we explore an opportunity to learn more…
Finding just the right candle is hard. Not only are there more scents on the market than sense, but greenwashing in the candle industry is most certainly aflame. You have ingredient lists that are beyond translation. “Vegan” labels slapped onto…
Welcome back to enki’s Eco Edit: July 2024, which brings you sustainable lifestyle news every month. Our round-up includes our curated selection of eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, and places to visit. This month we explore the new additions to Recork’s…
VEJA has recently opened the doors of its very first UK store within the cobbled circumference of Seven Dials, London. Taking residence on 45a Monmouth Street, the B Corp trainer brand worked with Deidra Hodgson on curating a retail space…
Order Volume 61 (the July/August 2024 issue) of enki magazine online today! Order your individual copy of Volume 61 here if you’re based in the UK. Based outside of the UK? No problem. You can buy your copy here. Want to subscribe? Click on…
Since 2020, COAT Paints has been curating timeless colour palettes that make achieving a stylish home easy. But beyond the aesthetics, a can of COAT is also more of an eco-friendly swatch. Confirming the brand’s commitment to sustainability, COAT Paints…
Order Volume 60 (the May/June 2024 issue) of enki magazine online today! Order your individual copy of Volume 60 here if you’re based in the UK. Based outside of the UK? No problem. You can buy your copy here. Want to subscribe? Click on…
Stoves are a valuable addition to your heating system, especially if you are looking to improve the energy efficiency of your home. They are a cost-effective heating option as they burn relatively inexpensive fuel and reduce the need for central…
Nature inspires so much of the work of Caesarstone and the makers of engineered quartz stone are driven by their design passion and cutting-edge technological power. Working with quarried slabs of engineered stone, each with a unique and distinctive character,…
Welcome to Enki’s Eco Edit: September 2023, our monthly sustainable lifestyle news series which will round-up our curated selection of the best eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas, things to see and do and places to visit. This month, we discover a…
Focused on constructing an infill home with a minimal carbon footprint, architecture practice Ao-ft has used slim, prefabricated timber battens and mullions for the facade of Spruce House and harmoniously embedded the building into its environmental context. Spruce House is…
The Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed a masterplan by Australian architect firm Hassell, which will see the transformation of 65 hectares of farmland into an eco park and wildlife refuge. Early visuals and plans reveal the design for the Sunshine…
Coppin Dockray has revealed its plans to build three, low-impact timber and chalk houses in a constrained and ecologically sensitive disused chalk quarry site in Surrey, UK. The abandoned chalk pit site is owned by a family who arrived in…
A must-visit for designers, architects, and developers alike, the Sustainable Design China Summit 2023 has revealed the highlights to expect from its upcoming event. The Sustainable Design China Summit will take place at the Beijing Exhibition Centre from 21st-23rd September…
