Did you know that recycling starts at the supermarket? If you’re standing next to the rubbish and recycling bins at home wondering what to do with the plastic tray and wrap your lemons came in, you’re TOO LATE! Many people focus their efforts on recycling packaging waste after it’s been used. However, ‘precycling’ or avoiding … Continue reading Precycling
We know open fires are romantic. We know about fire danger. Hopefully, we also know about the importance of clear, well-functioning chimneys and flues to remove indoor air polluting combustion gases. But did you know some fire fuels can also be a source of dangerous toxins? The fuel I'm talking about is treated wood. While … Continue reading Watch what you burn this winter
Yes, we’ve safely banned the bulb and got rid of old fashioned, energy guzzling ‘incandescent’ bulbs. Just so you know what’s watt (geddit?), here’s a handy guide to deciphering the language of lighting: from halogen to LED and beyond. The basics Wattage – The wattage tells you how much electricity the light bulb uses – and … Continue reading Illuminating lighting jargon
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