In recent years, ecological awareness has been growing in society about the need to take care of our planet. This means that more and more people are looking for and trying to implement ecological solutions…
Tag Archives: energy efficient
Saving Water on Personal Hygiene
There are many ways we can save water throughout our daily hygiene routine. If we take small steps towards integrating these water saving habits into our lives, we can reduce our carbon footprint and save energy and money…
Buying Local
Today we are asking: Why is buying locally a better option for us? And can we find a healthy balance between buying local and buying imported products?
Fuel Types
Diesel and Petrol are both extracted from the same raw material – crude oil – however due to a different refining process, both fuels have quite different characteristics, and levels of energy efficiency…
Eco-Driving
You don’t need to buy a brand new car in order to practice economical fuel usage. You can save up to 30% on your fuel costs if you practice economic driving and optimize your car to run smoothly…
Sustainable Dishwashing
We are going to look at our dishwashing habits and how we can make some adjustments to reduce our consumption. Compounded over time, this daily task, when done correctly, can save a lot of water and energy…
Sustainable use of Radiators & Air Conditioning
Getting the most out of your radiators and reducing reliance on air conditioning can reduce energy bills and environmental impact…
Renewable Sources for Central Heating
Traditional oil or gas powered heating systems produce massive amounts of CO2 and accounts for most of the emissions in the residential sector…
Insulation
Insulating the walls and flooring of your home helps keep heat out during Summer and in during Winter. This helps cut down on heating costs by reducing the usage and reliance of central heating…
Passive Household Heating & Cooling
While the widespread use of central heating solves many issues around heating your home, it also introduces a high cost in terms of negative environmental impact…
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