Green tips
Don't forget to use freecycle (14 September 2008)
We could have opted for that well know jumble sales site and made a few pounds, but couldn't be bothered with the hassle!
5 Reasons Why It’s Worth Going Solar ( 9 September 2008)
O.k so we’ve not had the best summer, or was it the worst on record here in the U.K?
The Ten Green Commandments (12 August 2008)
There is just one planet earth - love and protect it. Remember that the world will survive without the human race, but the human race will not survive without the world.
Carbon Fast - Days 17 to 23 (22 February 2008)
So we’re nearly half way through the carbon fast. I have to say, this week hasn't been my best. Yes I've continued to implement some of the actions from previous days, but not many new ones. I continue to use...
Energy saving adaptor for your P.C (19 February 2008)
You plug your PC into the master socket on the adaptor, and then your peripherals, monitor, speakers, printer into the secondary outlets.
Are you thinking of giving something up for lent? ( 8 February 2008)
how about a "carbon fast" which I think is a pretty neat idea and is even being backed by two Church of England bishops!
The greentomato kit (30 January 2008)
his comprises of energy saving light bulbs, a water saving device, reusable cotton bag, air temperature thermometer and stickers, all for £9.99. And before you ask, no I'm not on commission!
Get your Be-eco bag (16 January 2008)
Get a be-eco bag to hold your re-usable carrier bags!
60 ways to go green! ( 5 December 2007)
Tips that you may have not come across!
Google serves up rodents for dinner! (11 June 2007)
A mashup to help with your green travel plans.
Green tip #15: Turn your water temperature down for summer (29 May 2007)
We all turn down our radiator settings in summer but many systems have a summer setting for hot water that can save energy and money.
Green tip #13: cut out the car for short journeys (23 January 2007)
Set yourself an objective not to use the car for journeys under 5 miles and you'll not only reduce pollution but also minimise damage to your car's engine.
Green tip #12: Give life to your old mobile phone (15 January 2007)
We're encouraged to change our mobile phones frequently but there's still life in older models. Resell you phone for someone else to get use from it or donate it to charity instead of binning it.
Green tip #11: Join your local library ( 8 January 2007)
Buying a book you only read once is wasteful. Instead, join your local library and save money and resources.
Green tip #10 : Wear clothes longer between washes (15 December 2006)
No-one wants to be known as Mr Stinky but most people could get away with wearing clothes longer between washes and so consume less electricity. Many people will wear an item once then throw it into the wash basket. Next...
Green tip #9 : Taste test supermarket and butcher's meat (13 December 2006)
When you're used to supermarket meat you don't realise how poor it tastes. Try a test test between supermarket and butcher's meat to remind yourself what you've been missing.
Green tip #7 : Audit your appliances ( 3 December 2006)
Household appliances often use energy when they aren't in use. Carrying out an audit of all your appliances and getting in the routine of turning them off fully could save 10% of your electricity.
Green Tip #6 : Wash your clothes at lower temperatures ( 1 December 2006)
Clothes no longer need to be washed at high temperatures to get them clean. By washing at 40 or even 30 degrees you can reduce your energy usage.
Green Tips #5: Remove bottle tops (21 November 2006)
Far too many people leave the lids on bottles when throwing them away. But this makes them hard to flatten resulting in bigger volumes of landfill.
Green Tips # 4: Use fewer plastic bags (15 November 2006)
Plastic bags are environmentally damaging and often completely unneccessary. Don't let shop assistants automatically giv you a bag for small items and take a reusable bag shopping with you.
Green tip #3: Shop local (15 November 2006)
Supermarkets market themselves as cheap and convenient but you can find well-priced good quality meat, veg and other products at your local shops.
Green Tips #2: Grow your own tomatoes (10 November 2006)
Growing tomoatoes is an easy way to start producing your own food. They take up little space and time and can give a good crop.
Green tip #1: Put a plastic bottle in your toilet ( 8 November 2006)
Putting a filled plastic bottle in your toilet cistern reduces the water wasted with each flush and is a good use for non-recyclable plastic bottles.
