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Where can I get dimmable, bright, attractive energy saving bulbs?
Now that soft-tone CFL light bulbs are available at less than £3 each, and bright dimmable CFLs are also available, I've nearly finished the replacement of all my bulbs with energy savers. All I need now to finish the job is a bulb for above the dining table. It must look good as the bulb is visible - a globe would be…
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Sites like freegle and preloved?
Sites like freegle and preloved? - Are there any? Thanks in advance.:beer:
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Food, Inc film info
Hi all I am going to volunteer for the Soil Association distributing leaflets at the screening of Food, Inc ( see below) and I promised I would publicise the event as much as possible, so here are the details below. Caterina Friday 12 February 2010 sees the UK cinema release of a compelling new Oscar-tipped documentary…
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Alternatives to binliners/plastic bags
Hi, I'm very new to recycling and not sure what to do with the stuff I can't recycle. I'm not able to compost so just pop my waste in a carrier bag and in the big communal bin but I know this isn't a great option either. My kitchen is in with my lounge so can't leave things lying around for days as they will smell. Any…
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What am I doing/saying wrong??
hi, I am a regular on Freecycle both giving and receiving but recently each time I have emailed stating that I would gladly have an item I dont hear anything further .... I am really frustrated with it now as this has been the case for weeks now. When I put stuff on to offer, I cant help but notice people are much less…
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Is it true if a man pees up a fence....
Bear with me, this is a money saving question because if I dont keep my chickens alive i'll have no eggs, which will cost me money!!! My elderly neighbour, bless her, has just called me in a state to say that a big fat fox is sitting on the other side of our fence!! he has been seen several times during the day lingering.…
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useful web site for guidance on insulation
http://www.tzero.org.uk Tells you whats best to use on your property and what costs would entail/savings As mentioned on BBC working lunch today http://www.tzero.org.uk
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The billion-dollar hoax
ONCE global warming was the "great moral challenge of our generation". Or so claimed the Prime Minister. But suddenly it's the great con that's falling to bits around Kevin Rudd's ears. In fact, so fast is global warming theory collapsing that in his flurry of recent speeches to outline his policies for the new decade,…
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Global Warming Fraud Collapses Amidst Deception And Scandal
Global warming is heading to the same dustbin of history as Y2K, SARS and swine flu – another manufactured scare peddled primarily to make vast profits for corrupt elitists at the expense of the general public. The entire fraud is collapsing under the weight of its own lies as new revelations of IPCC deception and bias…
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Solar battery charger
Hi all - Looking for advice as want to purchase a solar battery charger. It is to go outside on shed roof, needs to keep a 12v leisure battery 'topped up' as this battery is running an electric fence energiser for my horses. Any one got any tips on which one/how to set up? Thanks in advance.
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The Economical Environmentalist: Book giveaway
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Climate Change Honesty required!
Some of the posters in this section who see everything through a green haze would do well to take heed of this article. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article7003622.ece
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The best energy saving lightbulbs
Can anyone recommend any bright white ones that come on very quickly otherwise Im gonna be stocking up on the old style before theyre discontinued LOL Also are there any mini ones available as I have 2 glass uplighters that the normal energy bulbs wont fit in and I'll be darned if Im changing my light fittings :cool:
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Low energy GU10 bulbs
Hi guys, I know there has been threads about this in the past, I am just looking for a more informed opinion on these bulbs(I need 60) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-GU10-11W-2700k-WARM-WHITE-HALOGEN-50W-REPLACEMENT_W0QQitemZ280441648416QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Light_Bulbs?hash=item414b9ff520 Thanks in advance.
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Best places to buy Jason Natural products?
Where does everyone get them from? I've been buying in the health shop but just looking online and I see some places are a bit cheaper (and it would save carrying it from town...). Essentials London is the cheapest online website I've found so far - shower gel £7.90, basic shampoos £5.09, handsoap £4.75 etc so all about £1…
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Question for people with wood burning stoves
So... Today we got our wood burning stove installed. Its a clearview one, which was one of the most expensive. Professionally installed at huge expenses, in an old (1700s) house. The stove was chosen with advice from the company who did a site visit, proper flue installed, blah blah. Anyway, our first evening with it, and…
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why does the gov have to spunk our £ on lighting
i got a price for some spot lights that are used mainly as a decorative affect but shine on some posters on the walls.so to cut a long story short the original fittings/track come to £3700 & run 20w lamps in each fitting.i have recomended a replacement option that will do the same job for £1500 & run 11w lamps in each…
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The house that costs £60 a year to heat
Thought this article might be interesting for people on this forum; From the Telegraph; http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/greenproperty/7073321/Green-property-the-house-that-costs-60-a-year-to-heat.html
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What do you / Have you Freecycled / Freegled ??
Hello All , Im sorry if this thread has been started before , however I had a look and couldnt find one . I joined Freecycle which I believe is now got the new name Freegle now , about a year ago . I find it helps with getting rid of what I call junk in the house - And someone in the local area collects who may want what I…
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How much power is your computer using?
Most of us need a computer these days to merely function. However, how many of us have stopped to think about the power our computer is using? I have become fascinated with the concept of green IT. At home, we have upgraded all our PCs with special hard drives that stop spinning when they are not needed. We now turn our…