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Does anyone know what's happening at co-op re carrier bags
Our co-op has a sign saying, 'the situation re carrier bags, is from the Government'. It is not the fault of co-op or our cashiers. Please don't give them abuse. I asked what it meant, and she said they could no longer give carrier bags away. I said I thought the Government said in budget, it would give retailers time to…
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Ethical discount vouchers & free food - Newcastle
The Great North Veggie & Health Festival will have discount vouchers for ethical people for veggie vegan foods including veg box schemes & the usual veggie foods I also know some vegetarian shoe companies will be giving away & raffling money off vouchers & discount vouchers, plus laot more for ethical money savers there is…
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Any ideas on use for an old fridge?
I've found an old fridge in my new back garden. It was completely hidden from view by a bramble tangle so I don't think it's seen use in a loooooooooong time. I'm not even going to try plugging it in given its obvious age and the length of time it must have been outside. Plus, I'm guessing it must be broken to have been…
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2 mins that would really help!
Sorry to bother everyone, but our local council have mismanaged their finances and have come up with the cunning plan of selling some of our public space (beautiful woodland) for development. I'd really appreciate it if you could take 2 mins to visit www.saveonetreelane.com and sign our online petition. Thanks very much,…
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What are the rules on using veg oil in a diesel engine?
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Zero Waste
I'm trying to reduce the amount of 'rubbish' that I put out for the bin men, ideally I'd like to get it to zero. Would anyone like to join me? I already try to re-use things, not buy items with excess packaging, compost kitchen waste etc but I'm sure there is plenty of room for improvement. Any ideas gratefully received…
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Ethical Money Making
I like many others at the moment am looking for some extra income, but would like to do something that is as ethical as possible. Does anyone know of any companies who do homeworking/home based work but with an ethical slant. Sort of ethical alternative to Avon I suppose?
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incinerator question
Hi all..I bought one of those garden incinerators today..the one that looks like a dustbin with a chimney and was just wondering what i should do with the ashes in it when ive burnt some thing? I will only be burning garden waste and old rotten wood etc nothing toxic. Would it be ok to dig it into my borders in the garden?…
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Who would use old sports trophies
Does anyone know who could use some old sports trophies from about 10-20 years ago? These are all amateur cups, medals and shields - all small ones for team members. Many are from school days, some from local leagues. They inlcude medals, small cups and tiny shields. The older ones are wood and metal, whilst newer ones…
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Scrap Metal / Scrap cars
Hi I have the following: three scrap cars in various states of rottenness and two caravan chassis - some i managed to cut up some still large chunks. Question - will anyone take all this away for me? Is it worth anything? Now how about if I mention we are at the end of a track on top of a mountain in a remote part of…
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The Great North vegetarian & health Festival 2008
just thought Id drop this in for MSE experts in Newcastle The Great North Vegetarian Festival 2008 Sat 24th May 12 - 5pm - University of Northumbria Students Union, 2 Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SB A full program of Vegetarian & Vegan Goods, Products & Foods, Alternative Health & Therapies, Food Tasting &…
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stringing a washing line
apologies if this seems like a strange post, I have been googling it and found nothing!! I moved in Nov from a house with a whirly washing line to a tenement with the old fashioned 4 washing poles and line which- goes -round -all- poles- in -a- square- then- crosses- over- in- the- middle- arrangement. I went down today to…
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Other uses for water from a water butt
I've read through the posts most of today but can't find a forum/subforum devoted to water in a water butt .. For my b/day I was given a water butt which is now full thanks to the rain last week. Obviously the water isn't palatable so I'm looking for ways to use it, so saving on my metered water. The only suggestions I've…
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75mm rainwater diverter
Hello, Anyone know where I can get a rainwater diverter for a 75mm round down pipe? All the ones I've seen are for 68mm round, 65mm square... Ta, Andy
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Ethical Investments Apart from Ethical Funds
Are there any other investments that tick your boxes regarding ethics? Can mining stocks ever be ethical, for instance. I suppose this also a question about what you find to be "ethical". Sorry if this is vague!
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Which recycling site?
Last summer, I listed a couple of unwanted items, and they were all collected within days, I just can't remember the name of the website! It's NOT freecycle, but very similar. I think it was only established last summer, does anyone know what I'm talking about?
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Anyone know website for lending & borrowing items
Hi folks Dont really know what this comes under - but I read an article some time ago saying that a website exists that allows people to lend & borrow items - for example - we have a 3 bike rack that someone may want to borrow - for their holidays - like wise we may want to lend a roofbox ?? Its not a swap - just a lend /…
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Recycling plastic wrappers
I wonder if anyone can advise.. What are we to do with plastic wrappers - I mean the type that come around packs of scones or crumpets, or the multipack bags of crisps or biscuits? And also the outer bags which hold sandwich bags (seems like two different types of plastic). My OH thinks we can put them in the carrier bag…
