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Switch your light bulbs to LEDs
Sunday, 31 Jan, 2010 – 0:01 | 2 Comments
Switch your light bulbs to LEDs

We all know by now that replacing incandescent bulbs with CFLs can save electricity, help save the planet and reduce our bills.
Unfortunately, CFLs contain mercury, which is a very toxic substance. We should all dispose …

Get the latest scoop on LED lighting
Wednesday, 13 Jan, 2010 – 7:20 | One Comment
Get the latest scoop on LED lighting

As you know, Mr Green and I are fans of LED lighting. We’re now running the downstairs of our home on LEDs powered by solar. It’s been a steep learning curve and there are still …

Stop wasting water! 8 tips for water conservation
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 7:44 | 4 Comments
Stop wasting water! 8 tips for water conservation

Ruscombe Brook Action Group are passionate about responsible water use. They strive for improved wildlife habitats and seek a water management strategy in the Stroud area that will properly protect them from floods and drought.
Philip …

Target 2050: Countdown to a low carbon future
Monday, 23 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Target 2050: Countdown to a low carbon future

We all know we should be reducing our carbon footprint in order to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
There are many areas in the UK where councils and other organisations are working with home owners to …

Change the world Wednesday, week 10
Friday, 13 Nov, 2009 – 16:39 | 2 Comments
Change the world Wednesday, week 10

If you’ve not joined in already, please visit the Reduce Footprints site to see how you can join in and change the world on a Wednesday!
Last week we had to reduce our food waste. This …

Energy Saving Week 19 - 25th October
Monday, 12 Oct, 2009 – 6:00 | 4 Comments
Energy Saving Week 19 - 25th October

The Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Week takes place 19 - 25th October.
Last year the theme was about time. The purpose was to show that being green doesn’t need to take too much time or …

Reader’s question: Gas or electric - which is more eco friendly?
Friday, 18 Sep, 2009 – 5:54 | 4 Comments
Reader’s question: Gas or electric - which is more eco friendly?

One of our readers posed a great question this week:
She said “I am remodeling my kitchen and excited about buying some new appliances.
However, I am curious, which is better for my monthly expenses and the …

LED colour quality, CRI and binning.
Saturday, 29 Aug, 2009 – 13:11 | 11 Comments
LED colour quality, CRI and binning.

One main criticism of LEDs used for room and space lighting is that the colour or hue of the light appears cold and harsh. Some LEDs appear as tiny, brilliant lights that are too bright …

LED lighting can be off the grid and FREE
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 11:04 | 5 Comments
LED lighting can be off the grid and FREE

After my article yesterday on LEDs a new generation of lighting I had a nice email from Jeff at EternaLeds.com Jeff Detailed how his company had progressed through similar issues of low powered LEDs with …

LEDs, a new generation of lighting
Wednesday, 19 Aug, 2009 – 7:47 | 4 Comments
LEDs, a new generation of lighting

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) lead a new and exciting era of modern ecological lighting. They have been evolving over the last decade and are now maturing into a viable economic alternative to the incandescent …