Green Living

Simple Ways To Make Your Home Greener

July 24, 2011

Making the choice to go green can be a daunting one, and many people who want to take up environmentally friendly behaviour simply don’t know where to start. Small changes can soon add up, so I’ve come up with some simple and easy to implement ways to get you moving in the right direction. Stop [...]

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Latest Energy Price Rises See £420m Added to Customers’ Bills in the UK

July 5, 2011

Scottish Power has kicked of the wave of energy prices increase that will no doubt see all the energy companies announcing their own price increases in the coming weeks. From the 1st August, customers of Scottish Power will see their electricity prices rise by 10% and their gas prices will go up by a massive [...]

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5 Ways to Go Green This Summer

June 28, 2011

Summer is finally here and you know it’s the perfect time to teach your kids about the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle. This lesson can’t be taught from the books however, and must be practiced! Start with our five simple tips that will help you go green this summer! 1. Plant a Garden Head to [...]

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Getting Green in the Bathroom – Tips for Saving Energy at Home

June 16, 2011

With both environmental and financial savings to be made, getting green at home is pretty much essential these days. The green mantra reduce, reuse and recycle isn’t limited to composting and rubbish filing on collection day, it can be applied to every room in the house – including the bathroom. Here’s our guide to green [...]

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The Best Green Apps Out There

June 15, 2011

While our smart phones may get a bad rap for not being the most eco-friendly made products on the market today (not going to argue that), they aren’t entirely all bad. In fact, with the plethora of “green apps” available for users today, they can enable anyone and everyone to make greener and smarter choices [...]

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Save Money And The Environment With These Home Improvement Tips

June 9, 2011

One of the benefits of going green is it can lead to energy cost savings and one of the biggest areas home owners can save money on and help the environment is by properly insulating your home. If your house is not properly sealed, your heating and cooling bills can rise dramatically. Free air flow [...]

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Eco Friendly Summer Activities

June 5, 2011

Summer is quickly approaching which means it is a great time to get outdoors and reconnect with nature. Planning activities with family, friends, and loved ones may prove to be a challenge, especially if you want to engage in environmentally friendly fun. Don’t be afraid to park the car in the garage (and leave it [...]

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Help! I’ve Got Feral Cats in My Yard!

June 2, 2011

If you’ve got feral cats in your yard, you’re probably experiencing damage to your garden, lawn or landscaping. If you’ve got pet cats, you want to protect them from the diseases feral cats can be carrying. This post will go over the best cat repellents and how to properly use cat traps. Cat Repellents Come [...]

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Selecting Eco-Friendly Furniture for Your Home

May 30, 2011

You’ve installed solar panels for alternative energy, poured concrete for flooring and countertops (instead of using wood or stone), and colored your walls with no-VOC paint that won’t pollute your interior air. The stage is set and now it’s time to fill your house with the functional, comfortable furnishings that will turn it into a [...]

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Top Ten Green Movies

May 29, 2011

Not all entertainment has to be brainless. Although most people associate “environmental” films with boring documentaries, there are actually several movies that focus on issues facing the future of our planet and the continuation of our species that will thrill and delight audiences of any age. Here are a few you might want to check [...]