Guest post by Christina Woodard* A conscious effort is needed by everyone to reduce our impact on the environment. Climate change will be one of the most serious issues facing us over the next few decades, with CO2 one of the key contributors. The negative impacts include: coastal erosion flooding loss and change of habitats […]
This July, we challenge you to go green or at least a bit greener! Admittedly we have stolen this idea from the Wildlife Trusts 30 Days of Wild but good ideas need sharing. Its a very simple idea. Can you do something green every day throughout July? That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting (OK so some of […]
Guest post by Stacey Cooper* If your home is in need of an update, investing in environmentally sustainable or eco-friendly upgrades is not only good for the environment, it can be good for your wallet too – especially when you consider that over time, eco-friendly choices are likely to increase your home’s value too. Choose Your Flooring […]
Guest post by Erich Lawson* Waste management is a major challenge. One of the biggest contributors to ‘waste’ is plastic. A majority of our day to day products are either made from plastic or are packaged with plastic. However, a major consequence of this is, plastic waste has become one of the prime pollutants of our […]
There are just a few days left to help a local Social Farming Initiative secure £40,000 of matched funding from the Just Growth Programme This could be your chance to invest in the local economy, support conservation friendly farming and natural beekeeping, and become part of a vibrant social farming community. All you have to do […]
By Dr. Aidan Bell, director at EnviroBuild.* In 2015, the ‘waste from households’ recycling rate for England dropped below 44% for the first time since 2011. The latest statistics from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) revealed that the amount of household waste being recycled by English homeowners dropped from 44.8% in […]
Written by Joe Thomas* Surprisingly, considering information is widely available, a lot of the population is still confused about organic food and its benefits. Organic food, be it plant or animal based, is anything that conforms to organic farming standards. These vary worldwide of course, but in the United Kingdom they are set by organisations such […]
Smart Meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters being rolled out across Great Britain. They will have a number of benefits, the most useful of which is that they will show you the amount of energy you use in near real time and how much you are spending in pounds and pence. […]
Many of us receive unwanted junk mail these days. Astonishingly it is thought to make up to 4% of household waste. However, it is very easy to reduce this waste with minimum effort and at no cost by following these 7 simple steps. 1. Register at the mailing preference society. This will remove your name from up […]
Heating Central Heating & Thermostatic Controls Turn your thermostat down by just 1 degree centigrade. This will cut 10% off your heating bill. You should normally set your central heating thermostat between 18 & 20 C. If you are not at home turn the thermostat down to a low setting such as 10 degrees centigrade just to protect […]