Don’t panic! We are not expecting you to walk down the aisle in a field, wearing a dress of animal feed sacks, but your wedding day has the potential to be more eco-friendly than the average. So if you’re lucky … Continue reading
Author Archives: Maggie Simmons
Energy Wastage and Children
Who in your family wastes the most energy? When you sit down to think about it, is it the adults or the children? In a survey conducted by uSwitch.com [1], over a quarter of respondents said that children were not … Continue reading
Green Hotels
When going on holiday or for a short break, the environmental status of your destination is hardly likely to be high on your list of priorities. However, once the packing is done and your price range is decided upon, maybe … Continue reading
Energy Saving New Years Resolutions
As the bells chime in New Year, millions of people decide on their resolutions for the coming year. Often these are same every year; go to the gym, eat healthily, quit smoking etc. however, they are rarely achieved. So maybe … Continue reading
Internet Shopping vs Shopping Trips – Which is More Environmentally Friendly?
Internet shopping is becoming increasingly popular with just below 80% of the UK population participating [1], well above the EU average of 56%. In the first half of 2009, £22.9 billion [2] was spent through online shopping so it is … Continue reading
Moving Home Efficiency
Often when moving home, all you want is a quick sale, a cosy new home and the smallest bill possible. The best way of doing this may be to be as energy efficient as possible, both in your old and … Continue reading
Working From Home
With country-wide snow and ice causing chaos on our transport systems, more and more people have been forced to work from home. This provides businesses with the perfect opportunity to see if home-working practices can work for them and help … Continue reading
Closing the Door on Wasted Energy
We are endlessly reminded to conserve energy in the home to help tackle climate change, but have you stopped to think what shops are doing? Cambridge University research has shown that closing a shop door in winter can save up … Continue reading
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: Let Your Bills Be Light
Do you know how much extra your Christmas lights can add to your electricity bill? In a survey conducted by Gocompare.com, 52% of the participating households were planning to display outside lights through the festive period yet 85% were not … Continue reading
Efficient Kitchen Use
The kitchen is one of the most used and consequently essential rooms in our houses. However, due to the nature of its use, it is also one of the most energy consumptive. Preparing and cooking food can utilise a variety … Continue reading
