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Bike purchase
Hoping to find a few cyclists here... the Travel board didn't look too likely :) Does anyone know much about the Cycle to Work scheme? B/F would like to buy a folding bike for commuting, and he's looked into it. http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/ Other than a token tax incentive and the fact that you don't have to pay in full…
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New 'ethical' toaster
Hi might seem bit of a daft question, but I need a new toaster. Was about to buy at cheap one from Tescos or woolies, but strikes me taht they are so cheap that they must be made with cheap labour somewhere. Is there a website that I can consult to see what goods are made in places where the staff are paid properly. thanks
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Power Meter in Aldi next Sunday
Aldi have these on offer from Sunday 23rd always a popular gadget to get on here http://uk.aldi.com/sunday_special_bu...pid_57990.html How much electricity do your home appliances use? This handy device measures electricity consumption so you know how much money the appliance costs to run.* LCD display shows consumption in…
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Tesco Plastic Egg Boxes
I went to Tesco today and bought some eggs amongst other things. The eggs in Tesco no longer come in recycled or recyclable cardboard boxes! They are in plastic cartons and yes, you guessed right - they cannot go into our Recycling bin It makes me so Mad. I am about to write a letter to Tesco Head Office. Just wish the…
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waste disposal units
any advice about waste disposal units and any problems with them
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Why don't McDonalds have recycle bins?
I took the kids to McDonalds the other day and felt guilty throwing the waste cardboard in the bins. Surely a big concern like McDonalds would have a cardboard recycling option at the store. I can't be the only one of their millions of customers who feels like this:confused: I mean the Happy Meal boxes could probably be…
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green ebergy in new houses
as the technology already exists , why are all new houses not fitted with solar heating and panels ?
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Recycling Kenwood water filters
Anyone know where you send these to recycle them? Brita have a freepost address, but I couldn't find anything on the Kenwood website. The packaging has a recycling sign with a number 7 inside.
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Telephone directories
Hi, Is there anyone I can contact to stop receiving telephone directories and yellow pages. I recycle these as soon as I receive them as we don't use them ( search on the net instead) thank you
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for all vegans/vegetarians into rock/alternative
i hope this will help you. Ive been vegetarian with no eggs for years now, and as i am into rock/alternative i find it impossible to find clothes that I like. Here's what i have found after months of searching! (womens clothes/shoes) qube sell rocker boots for £35 made from fake leather. they are beautiful, if you look on…
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Need a shower timer
Can someone let me know where to buy one of these at a good price to cut down the time my son spends in the shower? They're a tenner plus postage for a little plastic one on some of the 'Green' websites but I think that's a bit pricey. My local water company (NI) doesn't give them out free, as suggested on some of the…
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tesco bnatural
Hello,could anyone tell me if tesco bnatural face cleance tome and moiture is total natural.Thanks
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Remote control sockets at Lidl.
If you cant reach the plugs to turn things off: http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20070917.p.Remote_Controlled_Socket_Set.ar5?OpenDocument&resetFilialDaten=1&id=441&zipcode=NP16%205JW&city=Monmouthshire&city2=Chepstow&street=Bulwark%20Road&ar=5&EMID=09500E306TUVT284K43HM01CN41DN Dave
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Soap Nuts
I though a friend was taking the mick when they told me they are now doing all the washing with soap nuts. anyone else tried them yet? do they work? thanks G
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Bottom line green savings
Just been to Savers and they have recycled toilet paper at £1.30 for 8 rolls :j Not too rough mind you.. anyone find me a better deal?
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Epson/Epson compatible inkjet cartridge recycling-get paid for empty cartridges
I use Epson compatible/generic cartridges and scoured the net to find somewhere to recycle them. I think I found somewhere who will also give you 5p per empty cartridge http://www.inkcartridgerecycle.co.uk...artridges.html If anyone knows anywhere else that will accept these make of cartridges PLEASE let me know, I'm not…
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Co-op savings account?
Would you recommend the Co-op Savings account (or alternative) for a small, ethical investment ... portion of student bank overdraft? Thanks!
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Today & Tomorrow Only Construction Resources Closing Down Sale Instore London Only
Construction Resources: Britain's ecological building centre Materials and systems for sustainable building: high-performance, state of the art products from Europe's leading manufacturers is closing down (in liquidation) they are having a closing down sale instore in London today & tomorrow only address for them can be…
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Recycling eyeglasses
Does anyone know of a charity that I could donate my old specs to?
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Design your own Christmas shopping bag parties?
Christmas i hear you say lol Well yes im planing a make your own Christmas bag party. Its basically going to be an excuse for a natter while jazzing up some cloth or jute bags. The purpose is so we dont gather the usual millions of bags while we do our shopping for gifts - drives me nuts! I was wondering if anyone else on…
