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Archives for November 2008

Reuse / recycle old microwave?
Hi all, I have searched for this, apologies if it's already covered somewhere else. My microwave has died, the light comes on, the turntable turns, but it doesn't heat. I would try to repair it, but my OH has forbidden it, and I doubt anyone else would want to repair it because it is ooooold and the paint is coming away.…
Got spare soapnuts
I have some soapnuts left if anyone wants to try them for free. I have enough for 2 envelopes so if you pm me I can send you them. Im not keen on soapnuts myself- thought they didnt really get the wash clean enough and didnt like the smell .However good way to try some for yourself.
live free for a year
just seen on bbc news that a guy in bristol is going to live for free for a year. he got a caravan from freecycle, and kitted it out with a log burner etc, and is going to live on an organic farm. and going to grow and salvage/forage for food and items. they did mention a website that is going to show his year.. but i cant…
Giving to charity for FREE
Hi everyone, not sure if anyone's already heard of it, but there's a great new service available which lets you donate to charity for free when you shop online. It's called www.aGoodCause.co.uk which you upload to your computer, and then when you're shopping online, each retailer has to donate a percentage of your spend to…
Giving to charity for FREE
Hi everyone, not sure if anyone's already heard of it, but I thought you might be interested in a new service which lets you donate to charity for free when you shop online. It's called www.aGoodCause.co.uk which you upload to your computer, and then when you're shopping online, each retailer has to donate a percentage of…
Money saving ideas for packaging
I like some of the ideas I found here http://frugalliving.about.com/od/specialoccasions/tp/Christmas_Wrap.htm Cheap and also green
Fairtrade Advent Calendars, now 60p for 12 at Ethical Superstore, plus £3.95 p&p
Look on the Ethicalsuperstore website. When I try to post a link it goes strange Now half price. Wouldn't let me do hyperlink. There's a code for free delivery on Hotukdeals. Code is no longer working on orders of less than £40 I bought mine before they were reduced:(
The 2,000 Watt Society
I have just read a great article in the Sunday Times magazine regarding the 2,000 Watt Society. The basis being that to combat climate change we mustn't consume more than 2,000 Watt's per day In theory, it shouldn’t be difficult, because 2,000W is what the average human uses already. But that’s an average. In practice,…
what else can I do with an old car except
scape it? It runs ok but it needs new cat converter, welding elec probs and lots of other bits costing £££££££££££ and its 12 years old and a 2lt, so heavy on fuel and not worth repairing Tried to see if local colleges needed cars for trainees to work on but they stooped that course, so I have tried to search for charities…
Radiator Booster
Hi, Radiator Booster - as shown on BBC 2 Dragon's Den Has anyone any experience with this product ? First thoughts are it looks good - but is it. Looking at the dimensions it certainly will not fit behind any of our radiators... http://www.radiatorbooster.co.uk/faq.html
How can i recycle hp45 cartridges please?
Hiya, tesco's used to recycle these, but now do not. Who does take them? Preferably for points/cash etc but for free or charity also considered. Many thanks in advance. Julie ps, i've 26 of them :rolleyes:
Money Saving and Green?
Like alot of people these days our money is tight but we do call ourselves green and would like to do more. So I got to thinking what can we do that doesnt involve more financially (that we cant afford)? We currently: refuse or reuse carrier bags have low energy lightbulbs in all rooms except the 3 with inset spots.…
Looking for a Sinclair C5
Hi All, In a bid to lower my carbon footprint, I am looking for a Sinclair C5. If any body can help please PM me. Thanks!
More Global warming fibs are revealed
Found this on another forum, interesting readiing Hansen's "coldest October figures" promoting MMGW shown up as glaring error http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml? The world has never seen such freezing heat By Christopher Booker Last Updated: 12:01am GMT 16/11/2008 A surreal scientific blunder last week raised a…
Free "little book of cruelty free"
http://www.gocrueltyfree.org/b1_littlebook.php Found this while surfing the net. I stupidly didn't realise that household products can still be tested on animals. Apparently this free books lists all the UK companies approved under the Humane Cosmetics Standard and the Humane Household Products Standard.
Briquette Makers
Has anyone got one of those briquette maker thingys that make briquettes out of old newspapers? Are they any good/worth buying?
Clothes swapping
I know I keep banging on about it, but I've has so much fun this year swapping my clothes with friends, attending swap parties and swapping on-line. This helps reduce the amount of clothing that goes to landfill and I've hardly spent any money on new clothes since the start of the year. Here are my tips to get the most out…
Recycling Box Lid
Not sure if this is the right place but I can but try! We live in Maidstone, Kent, and will be having our recycling scheme rejigged early next year. They would like to give us 2 bins but we don't have space so have been told we can continue to use our existing recycling box. HOWEVER, the box doesn't come with a lid, so all…
Recycle empty Calor Gas canisters for the NSPCC
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/getinvolved/shop/environmentallyfriendly/environmentfriendly_wda36467.html Just saw this and thought someone might be interested :o
Energy saving light bulbs
I've been using these since they first went on sale, and for the first time I've bought one that is really noisy. It's making a buzzing / crackling noise, and apart from being really distracing if I'm trying to read, I'm a bit worried if it's safe or not. Has anyone else found this at all, and do you think it's ok to carry…

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