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Sounds like a load of old junk to me!
Thursday, 13 Oct, 2011 – 10:27 | 2 Comments
Sounds like a load of old junk to me!

How much fun can you have with a bit of pipe and a kazoo? Read on to find out!

Get electricity for free with HomeSun solar
Wednesday, 12 Oct, 2011 – 16:05 | 2 Comments
Get electricity for free with HomeSun solar

Many solar companies offer free solar panels in exchange for ‘leasing’ your roof or you can buy outright. If you don’t meet the requirements for free panels and don’t have a spare £15,000 lying around for the full installation, we’ve come across a company who can still help you!

Reduce your carbon footprint with BlablaCar
Thursday, 6 Oct, 2011 – 14:31 | 5 Comments
Reduce your carbon footprint with BlablaCar

“BlablaCar” - a new way to travel whilst helping reduce environmental impact.

Reducing car usage to reduce our carbon footprint
Wednesday, 28 Sep, 2011 – 7:18 | 6 Comments
Reducing car usage to reduce our carbon footprint

23% of car trips are less than 2 miles, a distance that is easily cycled in less than 15 minutes. This week we’ve been challenged to say no to the car and yes to our bikes (or feet!)

8 tiny tips for reducing water waste
Wednesday, 21 Sep, 2011 – 11:35 | 7 Comments
8 tiny tips for reducing water waste

From reusing vegetable water to finding free fertiliser; come and share your tiny tips for reducing water waste!

Ethical consumerism - how to vote with your money
Monday, 19 Sep, 2011 – 4:57 | 4 Comments
Ethical consumerism - how to vote with your money

Are you confused about the complex issues surrounding ‘ethical’ consumerism? Unsure which brands to support and which ones to boycott? Do you know which brands use greenwashing and which ones support human rights? Here are three tools to help you make a responsible choice.

Carbon neutral whale watching
Saturday, 17 Sep, 2011 – 9:15 | 2 Comments
Carbon neutral whale watching

Introducing the first carbon neutral whale watching company in the world; Eagle Wing Tours

4 ways to improve refrigerator efficiency
Friday, 16 Sep, 2011 – 8:52 | 3 Comments
4 ways to improve refrigerator efficiency

Refrigeration can take up a considerable part of your energy consumption in the home. Find out how to ensure you are getting the most from your appliances while saving money and reducing your carbon footprint at the same time.

Review of Solarpod by Thousandsuns
Saturday, 3 Sep, 2011 – 6:50 | 6 Comments
Review of Solarpod by Thousandsuns

Solarpod by thousandsuns™ is a portable solar generator, designed to be able to provide energy self sufficiency in areas where there is either an unreliable or a non-existent grid network. Costing £850 for the Solarpod generator and foldable solar panel, we’ve tried it for three weeks and here is our verdict.

Preparing for autumn the green way
Thursday, 25 Aug, 2011 – 11:22 | 2 Comments
Preparing for autumn the green way

This week’s change the world Wednesday challenge has us preparing for autumn, in the greenest of ways.