According to the Department for the Environment, the UK’s van fleet emits around 17 million tonnes of CO2 a year [1] and over the last decade, the UK’s van population has increased by 38% to 3.24 million vehicles with 8 … Continue reading
Author Archives: Maggie Simmons
Earth Hour
On Saturday the 26th March 2011, millions of people around the Earth will be turning off their lights for one hour to take a stand against climate change. Earth Hour, is a pledge of support initiated by the WWF which … Continue reading
The Government’s Vision: Main-streaming Sustainable Development
The coalition Government is continuing to commit to sustainable development, so needs to take action in order to stimulate economic growth, maximise wellbeing and protect our environment, without negatively affecting future generations. Recognising that our long term economic growth relies … Continue reading
Meat Free Mondays McCartney-style
It has been estimated by the UK’s Food Climate Research Network that the meat industry generates nearly 1/5 of man-made greenhouse gases globally [1], which is even greater than the transport industry. Livestock production is considered to account for around … Continue reading
Practical ways to save water
Water is one of the most wasted natural resource available, and it isn’t free for all. Many people pay a monthly or quarterly bill, and in many cases, the majority of the bill goes to pay sewage fees. The water … Continue reading
Do kettles use a lot of Energy?
Kettles are one of the most used appliances in the kitchen with the average family brewing up around 4 times a day and a total of 1500 times per year. That amounts to a considerable amount of Energy. How they … Continue reading
Calculating the Benefit of Energy Efficient Washing Machines
The UK Government is encouraging its citizens to ensure that they buy only the highest rated washing machines, but some people are uncertain whether the benefits are worthwhile. Over the last couple of years, the majority of machines on sale … Continue reading
Buying the right Fridge
Fridges and freezers are the hardest working appliances in the kitchen – they are on the go 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so if your fridge or freezer isn’t energy efficient it’s costing more to run and … Continue reading
Are you using the right Printer?
Choosing an Energy Saving Recommended inkjet printer over a non-Energy Saving Recommended one can save you a third of the electricity you would normally use running your printer over a year. According to the Energy Saving Trust, if everyone buying … Continue reading
Having a Green Baby
Having a new baby can have a significant impact on the environment and your purse strings, however making a few green choices can help. There are a variety of different ways you can save the energy required to look after … Continue reading
