A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment, and in particular climate change. It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives through burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating … Continue reading →

Shredding paper is not only a safe and secure way of preventing valuable information from getting into the hands of the wrong people. It is also a great way to contribute to helping the environment. Make sure the paper you … Continue reading →

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 →

Half of British shoppers are unaware that they could be adding to deforestation and global warming when they buy furniture and paper on the high street. A survey by conservation charity WWF has found that 50% of consumers had no … Continue reading →

Choosing environmentally friendly products, reducing resource consumption and acting in an environmentally friendly manner are all considerations each individual should be taking but this isn’t necessarily occurring. It’s all well and good preaching to people to reduce their environmental impact, … Continue reading →

What is Directive 2002/91/EC? Directive 2002/91/EC is a piece of European legislation. Its aim is to improve the energy performance of buildings in the most cost-effective way, whilst still maintaining the practicality of the buildings. It covers the following areas: … Continue reading →

In 2012, all UK households and businesses will receive electricity and gas smart meters as part of a programme initiated by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and Ofgem [1]. Smart meters are considered to be instrumental in … Continue reading →

A month into the new coalition government and it is clear that the new secretary of state for energy and climate change has a daunting task, but who is Chris Huhne and what may we expect from his term in … Continue reading →