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Article Archive for November 2009

Recycling and reusing old windows
Thursday, 12 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | 2 Comments
Recycling and reusing old windows

I’m the Queen of reuse here at Chez Green.
Plastic bag ties get used to keep tomatoes growing up their stakes. Old coffee pots keep my string from winding their way around everything in the drawer, …

National ethical investment week 8-14 November 2009
Monday, 9 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
National ethical investment week 8-14 November 2009

This year I set myself a New Years resolution. It was to swap my bank from one of the four main High Street banks to an ethical bank. I was alarmed to discover that my …

Mrs Green’s stories
Sunday, 8 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Mrs Green’s stories

It’s time for my roundup of some of the world’s green stories.
All of the stories chosen will help you go greener in some way - perhaps you’ll learn how to reuse something, reduce your carbon …

Quanta LEDs with a twist of decor
Saturday, 7 Nov, 2009 – 7:00 | One Comment
Quanta LEDs with a twist of decor

In our review about the Quanta 18 LED from Eternaleds, I talked about a little trick to improve the light distribution and dispersion. LEDs are not especially good at being a general room light, as …

Book of Green gets a new website
Friday, 6 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Book of Green gets a new website

The fabulous Book of Green website has a new look!
Describing itself as the Annual Eco Paper Back Directory, the book of green is the only eco living directory you need. We mentioned them on the …

Change the world Wednesday - week 9
Wednesday, 4 Nov, 2009 – 18:03 | 2 Comments
Change the world Wednesday - week 9

Last week’s Change the World Wednesday Challenge was to give our cars some TLC. Having the correct tyre pressure and clean filters means cars run more efficiently. In turn this reduces our carbon footprint.
I’m proud …

Green Web Awards - your chance to vote!
Tuesday, 3 Nov, 2009 – 6:18 | 2 Comments
Green Web Awards - your chance to vote!

The Green Web Awards, in association with Nigel’s Eco Store is in its second year.
All of the entrants are nominated by the people who know most about green living: the people who visit and use …

Meat Free Monday
Monday, 2 Nov, 2009 – 6:11 | 7 Comments
Meat Free Monday

Back in May, we listed 5 reasons to go veggie. These included health, the environment and sustainable development.
One of the latest campaigns around vegetarianism and climate change, is “Meat free Monday“.

Mrs Green’s three stories
Sunday, 1 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | 3 Comments
Mrs Green’s three stories

It’s the time of the week where I share the link love!
All of the stories chosen will help you go greener in some way - perhaps you’ll learn how to reuse something, reduce your carbon …