On the subject of the Environmental Problem of Plastic Pollution of Our Oceans. Jacob Z. Dalgaard, Ph.D 5 Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth CV82DJ Plastic pollution of our oceans is becoming an increasingly urgent problem, with the weight of … Continue reading →
FIRST GET A SMART METER _ IT IS FREE!! Buy Green Electricity. http://www.greenelectricity.org/ http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-energy-efficiency/switching-utilities/buying-green-electricity http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/buyersguides/energy/greenelectricitysuppliers.aspx Even Better, Have Solar PV Panels, A Heatpump or A Wind Mill installed; The government have support schemes: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/solar-panels https://www.gov.uk/feed-in-tariffs/overview
Continue reading →Save Water at Home and in the Garden. GET A WATER METER – IT IS FREE!!!: https://www.stwater.co.uk/help-and-contact/faqs/how-can-i-get-a-water-meter/ How to save water: https://www.stwater.co.uk/my-supply/save-water/ Freebies for water saving: https://www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk/severntrent/free-water-saving-products
Continue reading →Buy an Electric Car or Van. * Purchase price is higher but running expense including repairs much lower: http://www.thechargingpoint.com/knowledge-hub/hot-topics/Electric-car-costs.html * NO or Lower TAX !!! https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax * Save Money on Fuel – Only A Few £ to Charge !!! http://www.thechargingpoint.com/beginners-guide.html … Continue reading →
Use Public transportation when possible. It saves energy: http://www.energysavingsecrets.co.uk/publictransportvsprivatetransportthedebate.html It makes us happier: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11095120/Getting-the-bus-or-train-to-work-makes-us-happier-than-driving-study-finds.html It also saves money: http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-you-can-do/use-your-car-less/why-use-public-transport
Continue reading →Insulate your home and optimize your energy use. Why live in a drafty, cold and unpleasant home, when you can also save money on heating by insulating: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-insulation
Continue reading →Meat costs a lot of energy to produce, and cows in addition also produce the greenhouse gas methane. Generally, poultry and fish are less harmful to the environment, and most people in the UK eat more meat that necessary for … Continue reading →
Food waste is a huge problem in our society. It has been estimated that a third of all food is wasted worldwide, and food waste account for approximately 3.3 billion tons emitted greenhouse gasses. The waste has an enormous impact … Continue reading →
There are many ways we can reduce our footprint on this planet. Recycling is one of them. We are currently recycling most of our household waste here in Warwickshire. Spending a few minutes every week, making sure that the waste … Continue reading →
Once we have a car we tend to drive everywhere. However, the reality is that many of the trips we make easily can be done walking or bicycling. Not only does it save fuel and money, and prevents climate change, … Continue reading →