Why Dotgreen Exists

Dotgreen is a small independent publication about living and building with less environmental impact. It is written for homeowners planning a renovation, renters who want practical changes, and curious readers who would like to understand climate and clean technology without wading through hype.

Three areas of focus

Articles fall into three areas that influence one another more than people expect. A home that wastes heat makes a climate problem personal, and a clever gadget only matters if it fits the way a household actually lives.

• Sustainable Home Development looks at insulation, materials, ventilation, water use, retrofits and the choices involved in building or improving a place to live.
• Climate explains the science, the terminology and the everyday decisions that connect households to wider environmental trends.
• Green Technology examines heat pumps, solar, batteries, efficient appliances and other tools, including what they do well and where they fall short.

Our approach

The goal is advice a reader can act on. Statements are checked against public research bodies, energy and building references, standards documents and manufacturers’ own technical information where a product is discussed. When results depend on climate, building age or local rules, the article says so rather than offering a single neat answer.

This subject changes quickly. Prices fall, products are replaced and regulations move, so older pages are reviewed and updated when they stop being accurate.

Who reads Dotgreen

Some readers are just starting out, while others want a second look at one specific decision. Nothing here assumes a large budget, a freehold property or a perfect starting point. Small steps are treated as worth taking.

Spotted an error?

If a figure is wrong, a source has moved or a recommendation did not hold up in your situation, please write to [email protected]. Any correction we make is applied openly, right there on the page concerned.