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Cleaning Sweaty Gym Kit ... The Green Way?
:o Sorry in advance this isn't a nice subject matter. I try to use as many biodegradable/ ethical cleaning products as possible, mainly Bio-D at present. I am a naturally sweaty person and my job is very physical so my work clothes and gym kit are not always as fresh as I'd like!! I do shower regularly and use…
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Know where to buy cheap castile soap?
Hi all, I'm trying to go green in the kitcehnd department and a lot of the recipies seems to include castile soap, which is fairly expensive. I need to find the cheapest supplier possible. Does anyone have any tips, please? The best I can find is 3 litres for about £35.00. Thanks!
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Detergent free cleaning - especially for fridges?
My fridge whilst visibly clean is a little wiffy, the foo is all fresh so I can not work out whats up with it. I really do not want to be uswing strong detergents in the fridge especially near fruit and veg. Can anyone suggest some detergent/synthetic free way for me to clean the fridge and keep is smelling fresh? Im also…
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Clay Ovens
In early May of this year I constructed a clay oven. It was small by comparison to the ones I had seen used in Rhodes several years ago, but nevertheless suited our needs perfectly. I narrowed down my build options from the variety of examples I had read about during my web searching. finally opting for the type that would…
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Free Delivery at Go Eco Store
Had an email from Go Eco Store offering free delivery on everything between 22nd and 28th June to support recycle week.
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Home delivery - eco friendly?
Hi - first post, been browsing for a bit. How does it compare getting a delivery from a supermarket to going to the supermarket yourself? I have been thinking that the fuel used by the delivery vans is going to be more efficiently used than me going there by car. Is this right? Local shops are okay if you like white bread,…
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West Yorkshire - Cash For Clothing
Convert your unwanted clothing, shoes, handbags, sheets, curtains & towels into cash ! Here's what to do : Simply put your clean, dry, clothing, sheets, curtains & towels in one bag & your pairs of shoes & handbags in another and bring them down to BEAUMONTS DROP OFF POINT, we will give you £4 per 10kg Bag (or £0.40 per…
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Top 20 tips for a greener kitchen
1. Invest in some quality pots and pans… although more expensive in the short term, higher quality pots and pans will retain the heat much better enabling you to cook for longer with the residual heat they can provide. 2. Induction hobs… again, a bit more pricey that gas hobs but this new technology is a lot more efficient…
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Nuclear Only Energy Company
Is there an electricity company where I can get Nuclear only energy & therefore reduce my CO2 footprint, contributing to an improved environment?
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free eaga showersmart shower connectors
eaga are giving away free showersmart shower connectors, which they say, regulate the flow rate of the shower, 'saving both the water used and the energy used to heat the hot water' available to anyone in UK. suitable for non-electric mixer showers or bath / shower mixer taps. postage is free too. available by going to the…
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Remanufactured Toner Cartridges: Pros & Cons
I advocate the use of remanufactured toner cartridges because it saves me money and it helps the environment by preventing used toner cartridges in filling up our landfills. What's your take on this?
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Babies Disposable Nappies
I hope this is considered a Green subject. We hear a lot about babies disposable nappies lasting for over a hundred years in landfill sites. I'm puzzled as to why the manufacturers don't make these nappies out of the same plastic that my supermarket carrier bags are made of, as these disintegrate within a few months.…
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Stainless steel water bottle only £4!!
http://www.typhoonhousewares.com/TyphoonSite/category/Re%2Dusable+Drink+Bottles/ For those who want to cut down on the chemical exposure for your family/yourself then why not purchase a stainless steel water bottle instead of aluminium or plastic. The above stainless steel bottle is being sold for only £4 @ Waitrose and…
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recycling furniture, electricals, etc....
I have quite a few items that I want to find good homes for. Items included - storage radiators, lamps, some furniture, a raleigh bike, electrical things and cables, a spiral staircase. I could ebay them but I'm quite happy to donate them to good homes as they 'owe' me nothing. I'm not sure about freecycle in my area (not…
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Where to buy these Veggie items?
Hi I've been a vegetarian a long time, and theres a huge list of things I used to buy that either don't exist anymore or have disappeared from the shelves where I shop. Any ideas where I can buy: Pop tarts (the ones without the gelatinous topping. apple used to exist, that was veggie...) Vegetarian sausages in beans All…
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Non-nuclear energy companies
Howdy folks. I'm about to change energy companies, but I wondered if anyone could tell me which UK energy companies DON'T source power from nuclear? I thought there'd be a handy list online somewhere, but I can't find one! I'm keen to get the best deal I can, but I'm a firm opponent of nuclear power and don't want to use…
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Recipes for making your own cleaning products
Does anyone have any recipes or know of sites with recipes for making your own cleaning products? I know you can use lemons, vinegar,borax,bicarb of soda etc etc but don't know what mixes with what to clean what. Any help as always is much appreciated.
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Problem with Chicken
I need some help one of my six chickens rhode island reds is making a strange sound from its throat and no its not a cockeral. I have had them from last year point of lay and they have been doing really well I think this oe is still laying but this wired noise is causing me concern. I have given it some olive oil and it…
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Swarovski crystal bad for aniamls !
I used to collect this , until i found out that swarovski also make optic , for guns, many of these are used to hunt down animals, not the picture one gets from looking at their pretty crystal peices. please tell your friends and family about this.
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alternatives to baby wipes- what do you use?
my LO is two weeks old and already i have noticed that when i use conventional baby wipes his bottom gets red but when i use cotton wool and plain water its settles down. the only thing is when i am out and about, water isnt always available so i was wondering what others use in this situation.
