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A natural, safe, environmentally friendly treatment for potato blight using horsetail instead of copper sulphate
According to recent news reports, a record 30% of organic potato farmers asked for special permission from the Soil Association to use large amounts of copper sulphate pesticides to prevent potato blight. No one really knows whether this is an eco friendly, safe and sustainable way to treat blight so what is the alternative?
Read MoreCFLs, LEDs and incandscent light bulbs. Are they energy efficient, sustainable and safe?
CFLs are great for reducing household CO2 emissions, being more energy efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs. They are more sustainable because they last longer, therefore producing less waste for the landfill. However, emerging opinion seems to suggest that CFLs are not very safe. They have been linked with a range of health conditions including…
Read MoreOh nuts; Oh balls!
Nuts or balls Which one shall I go for? I’ve seen some of those eco wash balls on offer through a company called ‘Nature’s Wisdom’, and I’m wondering whether they are a magnificent creation, designed to save me water, electricity and detergent or whether they are a greenwashing hoax destined to relieve me of nothing…
Read Morethe best house plants for removing pollutants and improving indoor air quality
I’ve been reading a fascinating book by Dr B C Wolverton about house plants that purify the air in your home and office. It’s called ‘How to grow fresh air’. The EPA state that indoor air pollution is up to 5 times more than outdoor! So do yourselves a favour, get up from your computer…
Read MoreHow to get an allotment with national allotments week
If you haven’t got a garden and fancy a bit of the self sufficient Good Life on our green and pleasant land, then this is your week to get started. It’s National Allotments Week! National allotments week is all about promoting the awareness and availability of allotments. It is also to protect our local allotments.
Read MoreGet paid £25,000 to volunteer for a year
Hands up who loves the idea of volunteering, but doesn’t have time to do it, due to work constraints? Vodafone have come up with the perfect solution with their fabulous World of Difference Campaign. The Vodafone Group Foundation is searching for four passionate people in the UK, to put their jobs on hold for a…
Read MoreWRAP Recycle week – 2nd June 2008
This week is WRAP’s Recycle Week. In it’s fifth year, the aim is to promote awareness of recycling and inspire the public to recycle more. It’s supported by the national recycling campaigns in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, together with a growing number of local authorities. This year’s theme is ‘Just one more thing we…
Read MoreGovernment gives green light to microgeneration
I received an email last night, from our local councillor that made my heart sing! As you may have read in previous posts, Mr.Green and I had a goal this year of installing a solar panel to run our downstairs lighting.
Read MoreIf life gives you lemons; use them to clean the eco friendly way!
This week, I’ve shared some ideas for using kitchen ingredients to add a natural, eco friendly shine to your home. The benefits of this are to your health, the environment and your pocket!
Read MoreUsing bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to spring clean your home
Yesterday I talked about using vinegar to add eco sparkle and shine to your home! Today, I’m going to move onto another of my favourite environmentally friendly household cleaners – bicarbonate of soda (baking soda to our brother and sisters across the pond). Bicarbonate of soda, is a versatile, all purpose, non toxic cleaner. Yes,…
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