Green technology
How much do you have to invest to go green?
While my passion is combining frugality with sustainable living, it doesn’t mean I don’t have a wishlist of ‘one day’ investment that would flex the plastic somewhat! On the blog I talk about eating well on a budget, those tiny ‘no brainer’ things you can do to reduce your impact on the earth and little-known…
Read More4 ways to slash your winter fuel bills
The company who supply our electricity at Little Green Blog HQ contacted me last month. I didn’t realise prices (and our usage!) had crept up and my account was in arrears to the tune of £300.
Read MoreHow individuals and businesses are one and the same when it comes to ‘green issues’
I don’t know about you, but I love awareness campaigns. You get campaigns for health conditions, animal or human rights and even fun things like popcorn day or Winnie the Pooh day!
Read MoreThe Big November Turn-on! How to keep warm without increasing your carbon footprint
Yup, that’s right – November! This month is the month that most people – and many public bodies – finally cave in and turn on the heating.
Read More#WIN a Vektra Vacuum Eco Kettle #ZeroWasteWeek
I’ve been learning some amazing facts for Zero Waste Week which runs 5-9th September. The theme this year is reducing food waste, which is a topic close to my heart.
Read MoreBasics to creating an eco friendly low carbon property
Whether you are building your dream home from scratch or thrusting a period property into the 21st century the principles in creating a low carbon emission property remain the same.
Read MoreHow to maximise your finances in 2016
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? According to the research institute ‘Statistic Brain’, the third most popular New Year’s Resolution for 2015 was ‘Spend Less, Save More’.
Read MoreEco friendly alternatives to plastic sandwich bags
One of our readers wrote, “I’ve just been wrapping the families sandwiches for tomorrow, and I really don’t like using plastic sandwich bags. Does anyone have any alternative ideas that won’t cost a fortune?”
Read More5 ways to reuse Tetra Pak cartons in your garden
The theme for this year’s Zero Waste Week is ‘reuse’. After all, the 3 Rs are in that order for a reason. And while recycling is commendable, by reUSING items, we can give them a longer life, preserve precious resources and keep things from landfill.
Read MoreAre LED light bulbs really better for the environment than incandescent
As you know, we’re huge fans of LED light bulbs here at Chez Green. Mr Green has BUILT them for the downstairs which run off small solar panels. I know, what a guy!
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