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Archives for January 2008

Used spectacles
Does anyone know the best way to recycle these? I have about 5 pairs of glasses which I've kept (even although I can see nothing when I look through them now!), and don't want to simply throw them out. Can anyone suggest any suitable ways to recycle?
Global Warming Test
Try this test, to see how your knowledge of global warming is. http://www.geocraft.com/WVFossils/GlobWarmTest/start.html
eco washing powder and dishwasher on offer today only
See this thread think its a good buy http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=8316599#post8316599
Simply washing powder save 10% plus another 10% on top until end day only!
Hi, Just got 5 boxes of Simply washing powder for £10.98. According to Good housekeeping it is just as good/ better AND half/ a third of the price of Persil, Ecover, Ariel etc... AND is totally environmentally friendly. On their website they have buy 4 get one free with 10% off. Also, I have posted the "netmums1" code on…
Co-Op biodegradable baby wipes
Hi! I normally use biodegrable babywipes and buy them from the same site as I buy my littlest's Moltex nappies from. I normally pay £2.50 per pack of 72 wipes as I buy them in a box of 12 at a time. However as money is extremely tight at the moment I thought I would have to put all of my green-principles to one side & just…
Can i recycle old (70s) magazines?
Hello, My mum's got tons of old Home & Freezer magazines dating from the early 70s. Can I put them out for the council paper recycling or will they be too old because they feel a bit waxy. Thanks
Cash 4 Cans
Apparently there are mobile Cash 4 Can vans visiting supermarkets giving yes 'Cash for Cans' has anyone seen any around the Herts and Beds area and know of any time table that they run to or a way to contact them. I got a glimpse of what I thought was one In asda car park in watford but I couldn't check it out as I was at…
fun green ideas
I wonder whether any of you guys have any links to websites I could use. I have just started a new job in environment and we have info boards for all the other employees to read. They are however very boring and uninspiring and I would like to make them more interesting. Rather than have long articles with lots of writing…
Organic is it just good for big corporations
Whilst I agree some chemicals etc are not healthy for us or the environment... But notice popularity of organic items just wondered how to know what you are getting, If you buy organic from your supermarket do you know what county its from… or even if the seeds etc are Natural or just a result of years of cross breeding of…
Co-op Magazine Ecotopia discount offer (merged)
I have been sent the latest newsletter from www.ecotopia.co.uk and in it was a 10% discount code which is MECO102840 they also have a 20% off sale on all books. Happy shopping!
Recycling Laser ink cartridges
Hi does anyone know where I can get something for used once laser cartridges. We have quite a few at my business but really didn't want to just give them away as they cost even on ebay £40 each any ideas??
Children are having a toy clear out...
And they would really like to gift them to charity. Please dont say freecycle them.... I set up the local group and basically got booted by my own assistant manager last year! I refuse to go back. I dont want to sell them, and would probably need to remove them from the house within 24 - 48hrs of the sort out as 2 of the…
Old Tap Cassettes
This isnt a money saving question, but whats the greenest way to get rid of a bag of music tape cassettes? Most arnt in good nick, so I cant give them to a charity shop.
Vegetarian/Vegan Baby Formula
Hi all - looking for advice on this subject. My first baby is due in May and long having been an "earth mother" would want to do everything "right" for my first child. Unfortunatel, due to medical reasons, it's looking unlikely that I'll be able to breast feed - which I am very upset about, but will keep hoping to the last…
Solar Powered Battery Charger
This seems like a great idea to me http://www.evenmorestore.co.uk/exide-solar-powered-battery-charger-p-10.html?osCsid=64787bae83b5319540897c7f48f00cfd
Can you feed chickens Barley that has gone through brewing process?
Can I ask please. My friend has just started a small brewery. He said that he has barley and wheat waste and wondered what to do with it as he would rather not just chuck it if there could be a use. All that has happened to it he said is that it gets really hot pressurized water blasted through it, so it is soggy at the…
Green Living Magazine
Does anyone remember a few months ago seeing a green living magazine on sale in Tesco? I bought it and can't remember the name. I passed it on to someone else to read and never got it back. I'd like to subscribe to something like this but can't find anything. Can anyone come up with an answer to help me, I'd be very…
A bag that hangs from supermarket trolley
I read recently in a magazine of a bag that you out on the hook of your supermarket trolley and inside it are about 16 bags that you pack your shopping in. When you unpack your shopping the 16 bags fit back into the outer bag. Unfortunately I can't remember the mag and since a friend passes me ona load of back issues of…
Where best to buy Castile soap?
Hi Can anyone give me some advice please as where best to get good value quality liquid castile soap? Is there much difference in quality with different ones? Many thanks Jo
Refillable Whiteboard Pens
Hello, I am looking for refillable whiteboard pens because of the huge number of normal pens that are thrown away each day. I have been searching google and the only place I find them are cultpens.com and they are £1.50 for the pen and £5 for 30ml ink. Does any one know where I could buy, online or in-store, a large…

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