This Christmas will likely produce around 3 million tonnes of Christmas related rubbish in Britain – enough to cover an area twice the size of London, including 4,500 tonnes of tin foil, 12,000 tonnes of dead Christmas trees and 9,300 tonnes of sprouts. There will be enough wrapping paper ripped to shreds on Christmas morning […]
Month: December 2014
Saving the planet… and your pennies – tips for keeping warm this winter
With winter now officially here, you may be wondering how you can save money while keeping warm. A lot of people struggle to afford the rising energy bills and they have to resort to putting extra clothes on rather than turning on the heating. If this sounds like you, the good news is there are […]
How to Prevent your Laptop from Overheating
While laptops are faster and sleeker than ever before, the increasing demands we place on modern machines can lead to overheating. This has the potential to seriously affect your machine’s long-term performance and, in a worst-case scenario, even fry your beloved components. The likelihood of your laptop overheating will depend on what you’re using it […]
Upcycling Tips to Decorate Your Home
There are many fabulous home décor applications for upcycling, and it doesn’t always have to be about saving the environment, or penny pinching to offset rising housing costs like home insurance. Those serious about preserving the environment, creating healthier living spaces, living more sustainable and money wise, have found upcycling not just smart, but a […]
Tips on Travelling with Your Kids this Christmas
Travelling can be stressful at the best of times, but throw in a couple of children, a hectic festive schedule and the Christmas traffic, and it soon becomes a complete nightmare. On top of that, if you have children in tow, things can quickly go from 0 to a 100! This can be avoided, however, […]