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Bulk-buying of micro-bead free handwash
Hi, trying to reduce our usage of plastic containers and also products containing micro-beads. I recognise that soaps are "better" than handwashes but for some applications prefer to use handwashes. Does anyone have any recommendations for handwash which is free of micro-beads and , preferably, can be purchased in bulk?
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Solar and eon
Hi, We had solar panels installed in feb. We applied for the fit straight away. Eventually eon got back to us and told us there was something missing on the form (our bank details). We got straight back to them with the missing information. However, we have heard nothing. It’s been months now. I appreciate there’s a back…
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Electric Boilers
I have an old gravity fed gas central heating system using a back boiler. So in time, I will be looking to replace this I have been looking at electric boilers what I am wondering can the electric boiler use the same plumbing to the radiators lessening the disruption, or will it need new pipe work. Do any posters have…
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Purchasing a home with Solar Panels
Currently a buyer and looking at purchasing a home with solar panels after researching, I have found out that the panels have been bought outright with invoice paid. I have seen the MCS certificate and is currently with Eon with whom he gets his FIT paid quarterly and there is a Hies Certificate of the original installer.…
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How does a '100% renewable' electricity supply work? I'm sceptical.
Recently signed up with So Energy mainly on price and feedback ratings. In passing noticed their renewable electricity pledge. Seems too good to be true. Doesn't one renewable supplier just displace non renewable supplies to another part of the market, leaving nett renewable consumption in the UK the same?
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Solar ti doe
I fully appreciate that this name has come up in several threads and I have read a great many of them trying to find answers to a few questions. If they've been covered before, my apologies. The issue is .... Project Solar. OK so I know the automatic response, and I'm being very cautious with them. I had a quote last…
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Self drive software and half sized EVs
The future of transport is going to be self drive taxi fleets and with self drive the average 'car' can resemble the upper average usage of cars. We will not need 5 seater tesla model 3s with 50-75 KWh battery packs The future will be 2-3 seater self drive EVs that are say 85 cm wide (rather than the 185 cm of a model 3)…
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Selling house- solar panel issues
We are in the process of selling our home and had solar panels fitted in 2012 under one of these leasing schemes with freetricity. The solicitor has asked for confirmation from our mortgage lender that they approve our solar panels. Unfortunately I don't have anything mentioning them and I don't even remember asking them…
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Bulb
Want to say thank you to a friend who recommended https://www.Bulb.co.uk We are on an electric pre-payment meter that costs around £110 a month. Switching to Bulb has seen us save about £40 a month, and all clean energy too. Being a pre-payment key customer has previously reduced our ability to change suppliers. If anyone…
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Has Samil Power gone bust ?
Anyone know anything about Samil, can't contact them !
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100% Carbon Neutral Gas Tariffs
Being a rather time poor environmentist(ish), I just tick the 100% Renewable Electricity checkbox on the Energy Saving Club form and get the cheapest option. I gather 100% carbon neutral gas tariffs are appearing but there's no option for that (Note to the Energy Saving Club staff: can we have one please!). I can't find a…
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Is it still worth getting solar?
Hi there, I'm new to all this forum stuff so if I do anything wrong please say. I'm stuck on the fence as to whether get solar panels installed on my house. I've seen the style's where they kind of embed them into the tiles (less intrusive) but I'd love some guidance on funding/incentives that are still running and info on…
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Boots to ditch plastic bags in all stores - MSE News
Pharmacy and health chain Boots has vowed to ditch plastic bags at all its checkouts by next year, replacing them with paper ones...Read the full story: 'https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2019/06/boots-to-ditch-plastic-bags-in-all-stores/' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Is the labour for Solar panels under warranty?
Hi I hope someone could give me some advice I had solar Panels fitted 4 years ago and for 6 months they have not been working. I was under the illusion that I was under guarantee but according to the company project solar limited I need to pay £300 for a call out appointment (labour charges). I feel a little duped and I…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I switch to a greener bank?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I'm concerned about climate change, and recently found out my savings are with a bank which invests in the fossil fuel industry. Should I pick a more environmentally-friendly bank, even if it means I earn less interest? Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money…
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Air conditioner as room heater
We are making a workshop at the back of our detached garage and I am wondering how to heat it. I thought that an air conditioning unit, which uses a heat pump, would be more efficient form of electrical heating and therefore a greener option. Does this make sense?
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Future Proofing a newish home.
We purchased a 15 year old semi- detached house last year, this will most likely end up the last home for DH&I. The house is well insulated but ready for a bit of refurbishment, a few of the double glazing units have blown on the south facing side, Baxi gas combi boiler now works fine but could be more efficient ( takes a…
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Removing solar panels whilst alive !
Ha, well, my last post was kindly deleted, so perhaps this post will be approved.... I have a 16 panel 4Kw system with a solaredge inverter, and want to remove at least two of the lower panels, that will get shading later this year, as then, the sun hides behind my neighbours 60ft high beech trees... Doing this should not…
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Leased solar panels
Help help help !!! Has anyone got advice on how to get them removed at no cost to myself. I can't find out who is responsible for them. Installed in 2012 company has since gone bust. Trying to sell my house but this is causing me a problem.
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What are the cheapest alternatives to disposable plastic straws?
Disposable plastic straws could soon be banned in England in an effort to try to cut down on the amount of plastic we throw away. Yet for all sorts of reasons, many of us like (and even need) to use some form of straw - whether due to disability or simply wanting to protect our teeth. Read the full blog: Plastic straws…
