You hear it on the news every other day, global warming, carbon footprint, CO2, problems with landfill sites and council waste recycling. Saving energy, especially in light of recent price hikes by energy companies is a very good idea.
Okay, well we can't promise to save the Earth with these tips, but every little helps and everyone should do their bit for the environment. By implementing some of these great ideas and making some simple changes to your daily activities, YOU too can help in some small way to save the Earth!
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Uses for plastic medicine spoons
Whilst sorting through my kitchen drawers recently I stumbled across a number of plastic medicine spoons. Now I don’t like to throw things away as it really isn’t very green, so I had a good think and came up with a few uses for them.
How to dry clothes without a dryer
It becomes very difficult to dry clothes outside in the winter and most people tend to start using a tumble dryer when the weather turns cold. However, there are ways to utilise free energy from the sun and get the washing dry without using a dryer.
Android power saving tips
If you’re lucky enough to be the proud owner of a new Android smartphone you’ve probably already discovered that this amazing device eats up a fully charged battery at an incredible rate. Well here are some power saving tips.
Winter energy saving tips
Common sense should prevail in the winter time to save energy, this will in turn save you money as well which isn't a bad thing particularly with the cost of energy increasing year after year. Here are a few ways in which you can save on energy costs.
Old glasses can be recycled
I'm sure most people have a pair of old glasses that they don't need anymore either because their prescription has changed or they have bought a new pair because they are more fashionable. Don't throw them away, donate them to a good cause.
Green cleaning - Soda crystals
These days our kitchen cupboards are overflowing with different bottles of harmful cleaning products. There are some great natural alternatives that have hundreds of uses and are very good value for money.
Save the earth by growing your own food
Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the effects of global warming. A cost effective way is by growing your own fruit and vegetables which will help contribute towards saving the environment.
How to use less electricity when washing
Doing the laundry is quite an energy intensive task. However, by using energy efficient appliances and reducing the amount of electricity you consume you can be more environmentally friendly.
How car owners can reduce CO2 emissions
It is a known fact that transport is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions which causes global warming. The increase in CO2 emissions on our roads is to blame and in the UK alone this accounts for a quarter of our carbon footprint.
Top tips on saving water in your home
Help the environment by saving water. Here are some very useful tips to help you save water around the home and garden. When there's a water shortage or a hosepipe ban you'll be glad you saved water