It is estimated that UK households spend in the region of around £1.9m every year on electricity that is used in consumer electronic products; 10% of which can be attributed to standby power. Ultimately, this means that collectively as a … Continue reading →

Nowadays there is a plethora of beauty products on the market, with the average woman using twelve beauty products everyday and applying over 175 chemical compounds to her body. Most mainstream cosmetic products contain mineral oils, synthetic preservatives and other … Continue reading →

With the last hints of summer clinging on by a sunbeam, it’s becoming painfully obvious that winter will soon be upon us. This cheery thought has led me to writing an article about wood burning stoves. Now I know that … Continue reading →

Whilst sitting in my house with cold feet the other evening, contemplating turning the heating on, it occurred to me to write an article on underfloor heating. While perhaps it may not be comparable with installing a renewable energy system … Continue reading →

Leaving electrical appliances on standby is costly to you and the environment and is potentially dangerous. Leaving a TV, DVD player, hi-fi or games console on standby can cause CO2 emissions that harm the environment, still be using up to … Continue reading →

As a father of two and a person who loves his food, the contents of the meals served up on my table are very important to me. Like everyone, I want my food to taste good, but I also want … Continue reading →

There are estimated to be around 4.1 billion mobile phones in circulation worldwide [1], and in 2009 there were 2.7 billion in regular use [2].  Using a mobile for under 2 minutes a day will account for 47kg of carbon … Continue reading →

So you’ve just decorated your front room with that stunning shade of green you saw the other night on Grand Designs – but ask yourself; is it really green? Don’t worry, this is not a philosophical question on the notion … Continue reading →

The WWF has recently launched the Paper Company Environmental Index which offers an opportunity to compare and learn about the environmental performance and ecological footprint of major paper producing companies in order to make more informed paper supply decisions.  The … Continue reading →

Eco kettles are a great way to save water, energy and money and reduce your impact on the environment. Every time you use a normal kettle, it is almost certain that you will boil a lot more water than necessary- … Continue reading →