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Archives for September 2006

chemicals in our children
Did anyone atach that programe last night, about chemicals in our children ? My daughter wants a make up box for christmas and I told her No cos they are full of chemicals, shes really upset with me :confused: I am trying to protect her but she doesnt understand. Does anyone know where I can buy a make up box set thats…
Plastic bags - environmentally friendly solution??
I came across this interesting survey that was done about plastic bags and how good or bad they are for the environment. It suggests that polythene bags are actually the environmentally friendly solution when you look at the facts. :undecided http://www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk/survey/results.htm I know, I know, you're all…
'Green' cars
Is there a vibrant second-hand market out there at the moment? I would like to trade in my car for something with a hybrid engine like a Totota Prius. Are there many makes and models out there? I know these hybrids are a relatively new concept so I'm not sure if the price will be worth it at the moment, particularly for…
B&Q Wind Turbines (Merged Thread)
Apparently, according the bbc breakfast these will be on sale from next week, can't find any info on them though i.e. how much they will cost. Beth xx
Patterns for string bags
Does any one have a pattern for knitting their own string bags an what kind of yarn would you use? I was thinking of making them in all sizes and usin them for storage as well as for shopping.
Interesting project in Belfast
Noticed this the other day while travelling through Belfast: http://www.tree-ni.org/index.php Had a look at the website and it seems to be a very interesting idea. A lot of the items in the shop area are gorgeous and competitively priced. What do you think?? Are there any initiatives like this in your area?
how clean is your house 27 september
did anyone catch what the ingredients were for the little muslin bag to hang on the ceiling over your smelly pet/ or have a receipe, I think it had baking powder in it.
kitchen refurbishment - green choices?
Hello all, My first post on the forum, though I've been skulking around as a guest for a while! I've been saving up to get our kitchen refurbished, as we've lived with it being a complete state since we moved in. and now I've got the money I'd really like to try to make as many 'green' choices as possible. The oven is…
Green Energy
If you want to switch energy provider try http://www.etheco.com
Natural Sun Tan Lotions
Does anyone know of any natural sun tan lotions, - saw an article on this morning recently which said to be wary of products that contain "parabens", and it seems a lot of the sun tan lotions have them in. Have seen a couple but just wondered if anyone had any idea on their effectiveness, Thanks for any help
BT bill paper free and BT will donate a native sapling
Change your billing with BT for paper free and BT will donate a native sapling to the wildlife trust. If you already signup online just go into your account in your profile and change it there, or click below for more info http://www2.bt.com/woodlandtrust I just changed to paper free and dont us BT other than for line…
Kids Party Bags - Ideas please..
Hi, its DS2s birthday soon, so we've got to do the party thing. I don't want to be a spoilsport and not give party bags, but I absolutely hate the plastic !!!!!! that you get in most of these things - toys that will be in the bin in hours. Can anyone suggest what I can do as a green bag...I was planning on getting brown…
Can I recycle my old video tapes/best way to get rid ...
Hi all, I asked this question a while ago, but haven't yet got round to going through them and can't remember what/if any replies I got. Any ideas anyone/what have others done?
Gledhill Torrent HE advise needed
We are currently looking to change our heating system, we are oil fired and have been looking at condensing boilers. We have a very hot bungalow which is approx 135sqm over two floors. I came across Gledhill cylinder products last week, as they offered a means of generating mains pressure hot water for the house without…
living without a car
Hi - having had our car stolen we're wondering about managing without. How does anyone else manage, and did it really work out considerably cheaper? We've got 2 pre-school children, good local shops and public transport, although family live all over the country. We don't NEED a car as such... any ideas/advice? Already…
What can I use spent water filter cartridges for?
Hi all, Well, the question is in the title really. I hate throwing the finished cartridges away but have no idea what to use them for! Any thoughts gratefully received. Sorry if this has been discussed, I did have a search but it pulled up about a thousand threads and none of the titles looked very promising. Thanks in…
Fleas!
Hi, Anyone got rid of a bad infestation without chemicals? Last year I found I had fleas in the house (no cat at that stage, either!). I got rid of them by hoovering a lot and spraying tea tree and lavendar (seemed to help) which we've done this year, plus liquid chemicals on the cat's neck, combing and killing, and…
Natural Hair Dye for grey hair
My mum currently dyes her hair every 3 weeks or so to cover grey roots, but she's recently become very aware of all the ammonia and nasty chemicals that are in them. She's not ready to go 'au natural' yet so I've been enlisted to help! I've tried googling, but it seems like most natural hair dyes just arent strong enough…
Eco gift for a baby boy?
Heya, not certain if this is the right forum, but hope so! I'm trying to think of a cheap , eco-friendly present for my nephews first birthday. around £10-15 would be good. any ideas? (and links please!)
UK-based careers in green/environmental sector?
I leave university next summer and would very much like to get involved in this kind of work. The trouble is, any tentative research I have done so far only reveals openings in voluntary work. I would love to do something to help the local wildlife/environment as a full-time job, but is it possible to do this and still pay…

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