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recycling in school
Hi I am a teacher and am very keen to make my school as green as poss I was thinking about solar panels, recycling paper etc Has anyone tried any small or major projects and has it worked Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks
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Disposal of PC and Peripherals (merged thread)
Hi guys, Just how do you do it? I'm aware that information you think you have deleted can still be on there so I don't just want to take it to the tip? What can I do? Thanks S_C
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Buried or cremated?
Having read katglasgow's thread, it got me thinking about my own death. I have always thought I would prefer to be cremated, (not that I would know about it at the time), but was wondering what people's thoughts are on the matter. Is it greener to be buried in an eco-friendly coffin, or is it using up green areas of…
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WindSave
Hi, Got this in my email box this morning, about Micro Wind Turbine Generation... I know that some of you have looked at this in the past... Well at long last, you can buy it....at a cost of £1575 + 5% VAT Grants are available at 30% - making thw whole deal £1172.33 i.e. the grant would get you £502.42 off...! I'd be…
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free from your council!
first ever post! our local council tip (Lincoln City) now runs a scheme where for every load of green waste you take to them (garden waste) you get a voucher - 3 vouchers and you get a free bag of compost. i dont have many reasons to praise the council tip - most of the time the place is a nightmare! but thats another post.
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Energy Efficient Replacement Halogen Bulbs....Recommendations please
I have a new flat with 36xGU10 halogen downlighters each at 50w - the !!!!!!s pop every 2 months (due to a build flaw in the ceiling) use excessive electricity and are costing me a fortune. Does anyone know of a reliable source of energy saving GU10s, preferably the 21 LED variety (as not all of the flourescent tube…
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Wind Power Direct Into Mains £1500
Thinking about mounting a wind generator on the side of the house using https://www.windsave.co.uk All the figures seem to add up. 1/3rd off electricity bill. £60 per year back off government for using renewable resource and even the possibility of a grant for the install which would further reduce the cost. I reckon less…
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Do Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Save Cash?
Well thats the question...If I was to buy a jobs lot of these bulbs for my home would I make a cost effective saving? I was given one today for free and the bloke who was promoting them said they can save you loads of cash...is he just trying to cash in? :-/ I would be interested to know what others think and experiences…
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20% Off 'green' Garden Furniture
If you are thinking of buying some cheap wooden garden furniture, especially Teak or hardwood furniture than please consider the origins of the timber. Greenpeace have a league table of major suppliers here: http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/Products/GFG/leaguetable.html If the supplier is not on this list then I would proceed…
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water bill-money off
Parent had a water meter fitted in a few years back for their shop (not by choice though), on reading the notes which we were sent on how to reduce or water usage, and notes about the charges, we noticed that there was a section about being charged for sewage costs-and this can be reduced if you do not have water going to…
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Wasting water
When your running the hot/cold taps to get the temperature you want, put a bucket/jeg/bottle under the tap, save the water to fill the kettle/water the plants/fill the pets water etc. We've got 2 x 6pt milk bottles, 4 x 4pt milk bottles and a massive ribena bottle that seem to nearly get filled everyday. So u dont waste…
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Air Conditioner
Anyone know what air cons are the most efficient for the home? looking for a portable one for my hot stinky room:mad: Gaggler:T
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How do I choose a charity?
Hi guys I'm really pleased about this new board! Partly as a result of some really good tips gleaned elsewhere on this site, I've now got enough spare money to start making a regular charity donation, something I've wanted to do for a while. My question is, how on earth do I go about choosing one? I know what kind of…
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Free Save water utilities
Free Save water utilities http://waterwise.fortune-cookie.com/...c/cisterns.asp
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save cash and save the planet
thought i'd put this up as a new thread (hope that's ok!) - haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere but it's a great book from friends of the earth (£12.99) that is FULL of ways to save money that also save the environment. can't recommend it enough...worth seeing where you can get it cheaper...or popping down to the library?…
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Any recycling wheely bins offers about?
Am limited by my council to two tiny boxes which get filled in two days. Anybody know of a cheap source of recycling wheely bins? :p
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Charge Rechargable Batteries with out Power
Sounds good to me, as long you do not want the batteries FAST !!! :rolleyes: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48583&C=Newsletter&U=06P5-4solar&T=11994883 BRITISH WEATHER PERMITING ? :cool: Ok i'm expecting the reply the sun is Solar Power.;)
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How do I recycle??
Drink cartons? They can't go into the organic bin because of the plastic lining... Eg. innocent smoothy thinks cartons... Bottle lids The glass bottle lid looks like it is made of metal. Does it then go with the cans.
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Ways to re-use water?
We have just moved into a new house with a water meter. We're a family with 2 kids under 4 who have a shallow bath every day, we use a dishwasher every day and also use washable nappies for the baby so the washing machine is also on every day. So I'm looking at ways to reduce our water usage in other areas. We live in…
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Which Councils
Are best.... After asking my Council (Birmingham) if the have a Water but scheme and being met with a deadly silence I was wondering which Councils really try and which dont give a hoot? ( I managed to get a free water but form a chap at work) Id say Birmingham Nil Point at the moment.....