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Archives for September 2006

What's in your organic veg box - photo edition
As suggested in the other topic, here's my latest veg box contents:
Green Holiday Ideas?
I want to go away on my own for about a week. I have just quit my job and am generally very stressed out and just want a week to chill out, read some books, have some peace etc. I am looking for some green ideas of what I can do. From a personal 'green' point of view I am passionate about loacl produce/organic…
Promote your green business for free
The ecotivity website now allows registered users to submit their own articles or features about their green businesses or products from free. Meaning completely free of charge marketing for your environmentally friendly products. In beta phase at the moment, meaning that minor faults need ironing out, bet well worth…
Charity Calendar including Environmental Events
I've just posted this on the Charities board but I thought you guys might be interested as well:- http://www.countmeincalendar.info/ has detailed information about environmental events, charity challenges and multi-faith celebrations.
dishwasher help
I purchased a non chemical detergent and my dishes look terrible, the tea cups are stained. Does any one know of a good eco brand ?
Pricing help for a new product please
Hoping for some advice and opinions on this one Im a disabled engineer and had to give up full time employment about 2 years ago due to a dibilitating spinal condition, been trying to survive on incap ben for a while now, my wife works full time so i cant get any other benefits. Ive been fettling away in my shed for a…
Hair Care Products
HI , I have been buying online organic (non chemical ) hair shampoo and conditioner . The problem is this, they are such small bottles and dont last a week in my house:mad: I read online that using full fat mayonaise on your hair as a conditioner is very good. Has anyone tried this ? It would be such a cheap way of…
Anti-perspirant deoderant (Merged)
Can anyone recommend a non-aluminium one? Currently use Sure, but I'm a bit concerned about the findings that aluminium-based sprays may contribute to breast cancer. I'd like to find a natural alternative, but it HAS to be anti-perspirant - i hate the wet feeling you get with just deodorant.
Report - How Supermarkets Can Help Make Greener Shopping Easier
There was a report on BBC Breakfast News this morning about how Green the various supermarkets are - I think Waitrose came top. The full report, by the National Consumer Council can be found here: http://www.ncc.org.uk/responsibleconsumption/greening-supermarkets.pdf
Packaging
I have just been watching Gmtv, they were saying supermarkets have a long way to go with reducing packaging. I purchased Tescos cheap foil this week and it came with no box :D and was just wrapped in a thin bit of plastic wrapper. We dont buy ready meals but it has got me thinking.... what other things could the super…
If only more hotels were like this
I recently satyed at a hotel in Brussels and was pleasently surprised at their environmental policy which was made clear through a brochure in the bathroom. The main things that stand out, as apposed to the usual towel policies you get are: "when leaving newspapers and/or magazines on the floor next to the waste basket-…
is there such a thing as sustainable hardwood?
Can anyone suggest where, apart from a reclamation yard, I can get an external door made of sustainable hardwood (FSC if possible)? Thanks in advance ....
2 more swap type sites
Found 2 more swap type sites which may be of interest to you all. they could possibly be in a position to rival freecycle, if they can manage to get off the ground. I'll post the links here, please feel free to discuss and let me know what you think :) SWAPXCHANGE COMMUNICYCLE
Future London Exhbition on now
I posted this as part of a thread on Organic Fortnight and I went to the exhibition yesterday. I thought it was so good that it was worth reminding everyone - if you're in London go along and have a look. It's not a big exhibition, only took me about half an hour to wander around but well worth it:-…
A question about milk production ...
hello, sorry if this has been covered before ... i have searched but couldnt find what i was looking for! anyway, i wanted to ask about something i saw on a tv prog a good few months ago about the dairy farming methods of getting higher volumes of milk from cows. from what i understood, cows were given hormone/milk…
Hairdresser that doesn't use animal tested products?
Any idea what products that salons use are not tested on animals? I'm looking for a hairdresser in the area and thought I'd try and choose one based on this!
Green Wedding Ideas??? (merged)
ok, I'm not getting married........ for a while yet :rolleyes: (Don_ky01 are you reading this :p ) But I'm interested in how a green wedding would work? I have just watched a prog on BBC3 and was horrified at how much the weddings were costing :eek: Never mind that, I'd like to be a real MSE'er and not blow £20,000 on a…
Global Warming
Can you afford to ignore this evidence? click to enlarge
Does Anyone Know when Thames Water will end the Hosepipe ban?
Does anyone have any news on this please? Thanks
New stuff from the team at Change The World For A Fiver
I just received an e-mail from the guys who put this book together and thought other people might be interested. There's now a second book out called "Change the World 9 to 5" which is £8.99 available from Sainsbury's, bookshops and some Big Issue sellers. There's an action list of small things we can do to make the world…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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