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
Plastic Pollution: How to sort your plastic waste today When David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2 showed us the harm plastic pollution was causing our oceans, more than two thirds of us said we’d reduce our plastic waste. But how do we go about making real changes? Angela Terry 29 Apr 2019 6 min read Recycling and Waste
How to heat your home efficiently Top tips to stay warm at home, reduce your energy bills and cut carbon. Angela Terry 28 Mar 2019 6 min read Energy Saving
Wood burning stoves – The inside story on air pollution Not all wood stoves are created equal and it is good to know that some wood stove manufacturers have been working hard to not only improve the aesthetic appeal of their products, but to reduce the impact caused by particulate emissions. Angela Terry 25 Oct 2018 4 min read Renewables
How to save money on your energy bills and create a sustainable future Saving money and helping protect the planet With all the news that energy companies are having to increase their prices to cover increasing wholesale costs, are there easy ways that we can all reduce our energy costs and create a sustainable future? Angela Terry 16 Aug 2018 3 min read Energy Saving
Water shortages: 7 top tips on how to conserve water in a drought and potential hose pipe bans As record breaking summer weather continues, reduced rainfall and unprecedented demand for water means that water shortages and hose pipe bans are occurring across the UK. Angela Terry 5 Jul 2018 8 min read Drought
Five top tips for gardening in summer heat waves Summer gardening tips for hot weather. Angela Terry 26 Jun 2018 3 min read Gardens
Smart homes to cut electricity bills We live in an increasingly smart world where gadgets can talk to each other and even talk to us, so electricity is essential to power these devices. Angela Terry 12 Apr 2018 9 min read Energy Saving
How to choose the best fire wood for log burners Human dependence and fascination with burning wood can be traced all the way back to early humans but there is a real art to a good fire Angela Terry 9 Apr 2018 10 min read Renewables
The benefits of wood burning stoves Wood burning stoves are extremely popular and a real positive feature for any room. Angela Terry 9 Apr 2018 9 min read Renewables
How do I make money from solar power? Solar power can make you money from daylight, which is free for everyone. Angela Terry 6 Apr 2018 5 min read Renewables
