If you buy a manual push lawn mower, it’ll be a great way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Don’t get me wrong, it’s hard work! However, it’ll be good exercise for you and you’ll also get a good job done.
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Photography Eco Competition Results
by Dan | March 26, 2009 | In Campaigns | No Comments (Yet!)
A little while ago I suggested the 2009 Sony World Photography Awards was a way of raising eco-awareness through photography. Well the results are out, and you can see the 2009 Winners on the World Photography Awards website.
Tip #164 - Try and quit smoking
by Dan | March 26, 2009 | In Health | No Comments (Yet!)
There are so many health reasons to quit smoking, as well as many environmental reasons to give up. Second-hand smoke is a major indoor air pollutant and health hazard. When you quit, both you and your family will lead longer and healthier lives.
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Tip #163 - Buy A+ Rated Appliances
by Dan | March 25, 2009 | In Home | No Comments (Yet!)
When you buy a new electrical appliance, get an A or A+ rated energy-efficient model. The new energy and water efficient appliances you can buy these days cost less to run, save electricity, save water, save you money and contribute less to climate change.
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Tip #162 - Try Linux instead of Microsoft Windows
by Dan | March 24, 2009 | In Technology | 2 Comments
Try to use Linux instead of Windows, since Linux machines don’t become obsolete as quickly.
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Tip #161 - Get a new wardrobe by Swishing
by Dan | March 23, 2009 | In Reuse | No Comments (Yet!)
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Swishing is a new concept that has recently been launched where you get friends together to exchange fashionable clothes. You benefit the environment by reducing the amount of new products you buy, in addition, you benefit from a new wardrobe and new friends!
Tip #160 - Go by train rather than plane
by Dan | March 20, 2009 | In Travel | No Comments (Yet!)
Did you know that a Eurostar train journey between London and Paris requires just one-tenth of the energy compared to the corresponding flight!? A lot of time and money is being spent to make flying as eco-friendly as possible. However, given the vast amount of energy needed to get a plane into the air means that it will always require a large amount of energy. However, trains do require less energy as they have no need to take off.
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Tip #159 - Fit radiator reflective panels
by Dan | March 19, 2009 | In Site News | No Comments (Yet!)
By now, you probably know that radiators expend a significant amount of heat by warming up the wall. The HeatKeeper Radiator Insulation Panels are speciailly designed panels that will reflect heat back in your rooms.
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Tip #158 - Use eco-friendly buttons on your clothes
by Dan | March 18, 2009 | In Home | No Comments (Yet!)
TreeButtons are hand-crafted wood buttons that are made from cross sections of Cherry, Birch, Oak, Maple and Apple tree branches. The buttons are dried in a kiln, retaining around 6 to 10% of their moisture so that they don’t warp or crack.
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Tip #157 - Simple tips to make Laundry more eco-friendly
by Dan | March 17, 2009 | In Home | No Comments (Yet!)
Everyone does laundry. Most of us hate it, but it has to be done. There are new washing products being developed that operate at really low temperatures. However, here are some other ideas to make your washing more eco-friendly.
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Tip #156 - Match the saucepan size to the hob ring
by Dan | March 16, 2009 | In Saving Energy | No Comments (Yet!)
When cooking, ensure that the size of the saucepan matches the size of the hob ring you are using. This applies to both gas and electric cookers.
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Don’t take the toiletries from your hotel, these are mainly plastics that will go to landfill. Instead, fill small bottles with your own shampoo from home.
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Tip #154 - Reuse office printouts as notepads
by Dan | March 12, 2009 | In Reuse | No Comments (Yet!)
If you have unwanted A4 paper that’s only been printed on 1 side, then it tear or cut it up into halves or quarters. You then end up with A5 or A6 sized notepaper. I’ve got several wads of these around the home, and they’re clipped together using bulldog clips or staples.
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10 Great Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
by Dan | March 11, 2009 | In Celebrations, Health | 1 Comment
It’s almost Mother’s Day in the UK, have you thought about what you want to get for your mums? Well here are some fun and interesting eco-friendly gift ideas for Mother’s Day!
For some chocolates that are that little bit extra special, these Plush Belgian Fairtrade Chocolates are ideal. The box features 32 hand-finished dark, milk and white chocolates in a recyclable box (with compostable inner trays).
Tip #153 - Organic and natural slug control
by Dan | March 11, 2009 | In Gardening | No Comments (Yet!)
I’ve recently started gardening, and one really annoying pest are slugs. They only come out when it’s dark and damp, when you rarely want to be outside. So here are some tips on controlling the little critters the eco-friendly way.
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Tip #152 - Close your refrigerator door
by Dan | March 10, 2009 | In Saving Energy | No Comments (Yet!)
Ensure that your refrigerator’s seals are fully functional and don’t leave the refrigerator doors open for too long. Refrigerators turn themselves off when they become cool to save energy, but when the air inside them warms, they switch on.
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Tip #151 - Use sustainable bamboo kitchen-ware
by Dan | March 9, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
If you want some eco-friendly food bowls, then these eco-friendly bamboo bowls are fantastic. The bowls are made from 100% organically-grown bamboo, glued with a non-toxic water-based adhesive, coated in a natural lacquer (derived from the cashew nut tree), and lined with food-safe polyurethane.
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Tip #150 - Eat free-range chicken eggs
by Dan | March 6, 2009 | In Food | No Comments (Yet!)
You’ve probably heard that free-range chickens are kept in much better conditions compared to battery hens or closed-range farmed chickens. However, did you know that the egg produced by free-range chickens is actually much healthier too?
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Tip #149 - Compost horse manure before use
by Dan | March 5, 2009 | In Recycling | No Comments (Yet!)
If you have too much horse manure, but you still want to use it all, then consider composting it. Not only will you reduce its odour and volume, you’ll also reduce the number of flies in the garden too.
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Tip #148 - Repurpose Baby Blankets into Wash-Up Rags
by Dan | March 4, 2009 | In Children | No Comments (Yet!)
If you’re at all familiar with little children, you know how messy they can be. Using a disposable paper towel for every messy face, hands or spill is not only expensive, but it’s wasteful and bad for the environment (paper towels cannot be recycled).
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