What is wind power? Wind is a free natural resource which can be converted into energy. Windmills can capture this energy by utilising wind to turn their rotors. This energy is converted to electricity. Wind turbines are designed to start … Continue reading
Author Archives: Amanda Woodman Hardy
Energy Efficient Washing Machines
Washing machines are a valuable tool in our everyday lives. However, their frequent use can be quite detrimental on our energy and water usage, as well as our utility bills. This review will look at the best energy efficient washing … Continue reading
Morphy Richards Intelliboil Jug Kettle
The Morphy Richards Intelliboil Kettle is marketed as “heating water to precisely the temperature required to give you perfect tasting hot drinks”. The kettle can be set to one of three temperature settings (85º, 95 º and 100 º) depending … Continue reading
Making the Right Paper Choice
Why does my choice of paper matter? Paper is primarily made from the pulped wood of trees and half of the timber harvested worldwide is used to make paper (FSC, 2010). The forests where trees grow are carbon stores and … Continue reading
Reduce your Carbon Footprint by Changing the way you Eat
How does the food you eat impact on carbon emissions? Whether you like it or not, the food you eat is full of ‘carbs’ – not carbohydrates – but carbon emissions. In 2004, UK agriculture used 2.1 million tonnes of … Continue reading
