Understand your appliances’ eco settings Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: how making a few changes to the way you use your appliances can reduce your carbon footprint. Rachel England 11 Dec 2019 4 min read Energy Saving
Draught-proof your home: DO ONE THING Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: how a few simple draught-proofing measures can lower your energy bills while keeping your home warm and cosy. Rachel England 5 Dec 2019 4 min read Energy Saving
Quick energy-saving wins for every room Reducing your energy consumption – and saving on bills – doesn’t have to be complicated. Angela Terry 12 Nov 2019 3 min read Energy Saving
Six common energy myths – busted! From leaving the heating on all day to relying on a screen saver to save energy – how many of these common energy saving myths have you fallen for? Rachel England 29 Oct 2019 3 min read Energy Saving
Plant a tree: DO ONE THING Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: how planting a tree is one of the easiest ways to make a positive impact on the environment. Rachel England 18 Oct 2019 3 min read Gardens
Start a compost heap (if you’ll use it): DO ONE THING Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: how to start a compost pile (and what to do if you don’t have a garden). Rachel England 16 Oct 2019 4 min read Gardens
Get your boiler serviced: Do one thing Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: the financial and environmental benefits of a regular boiler service. Angela Terry 11 Oct 2019 3 min read Energy Saving
DO ONE THING: Grow your own veg Every week we bring you a new, simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week, we look at the many benefits of growing your own veg. Angela Terry 10 Sep 2019 3 min read Gardens
How to make your garden bee-friendly Every week we bring you a new, simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. In the first of this series, we look at five easy steps you can take to help bees thrive in your outdoor space. Angela Terry 31 Jul 2019 4 min read Gardens
Rethinking drinking bottles: a refillable water bottle can make a world of difference for now and the future. Plastic Free July is a challenge that started in Australia but is now spreading all over the world as we struggle to contain our containers and banish our overwhelming plastic waste. So it’s a great time to pledge against plastic - and what better place to start than with the humble drinking bottle? Angela Terry 1 Jul 2019 4 min read Recycling and Waste
A lightbulb moment: Why switching to LEDs will save you money, waste and a whole lot of carbon Lighting accounts for 20% of all the energy consumption in the UK and there’s increasing talk about LED bulbs these days. So what is it about LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes, if you want their full name!) that makes them such an all-round good option? Angela Terry 13 Jun 2019 5 min read Energy Saving
Alternative heating sources – what you need to know With carbon emissions from heat up for the second consecutive year in the UK, we urgently need alternative heating sources. So how do we switch from fossil fuel reliance to renewable energy heat? Angela Terry 13 May 2019 7 min read Renewables