There was a time when owning an eco-friendly vehicle meant that the owner had to compromise on speed, size and driving range. These ‘green’ vehicles were noticeably smaller, owing to their smaller, fuel-efficient engines. These days however, the trend is subtly changing with big car manufacturers such as BMW, Tesla and Prius rolling out hybrid […]
Month: January 2015
Six Power-Saving Tips You Haven’t Heard Before
Save energy and money by employing the following tips: Constant Low Heating Instead of turning your heating off when the office is empty, even over weekends, it has been found that keeping the heat on all the time, but turned down low is better. In this way, instead of having to heat the office […]
Lead A Greener Lifestyle With These Bite-Sized Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never thought much about eco-friendly my lifestyle is. That is, not until recently when I started getting concerned about how high my energy bills were! There is also the rising cost of fuel to consider too. Without petrol, I can’t drive my car. Money is often the driving […]
Having a Green Valentine’s Day
The Valentine’s Day card market was worth 42.5m in 2012, and its value continues to increase in spite of social networking and texting. Although it ranks below Christmas, birthdays and Mother’s Day, the Valentine’s market is still big business, and its card and gift market still causes lasting damage to the environment- particularly when you […]
The Future’s Bright, the Future’s…Electric?
Admittedly, cars aren’t really my thing; as long as they get me from A to B safely and cheaply, and they’re a nice colour (I’m not a fan of white cars – sorry owners of white cars), I’m not that concerned with their make and model, how quickly they can reach 60mph and whether […]
Creating a Mobile Medical Centre from Shipping Containers
In areas that suffer from wars, famines, or natural disasters, people are often deprived of the most basic of medical needs. There are countless agencies and charities which work all over the world trying to bring relief as best they can, but getting the help to the most vulnerable people is often a massive logistical […]
Simple ways to cut the carbon footprint of your premises
These days, everyone seems to be talking about cutting their carbon footprints. However, as the old adage goes, actions speak louder than words. If you’re determined to limit the environmental harm that your actions and lifestyle cause, there are some quick and simple steps you can take. One key area to focus on is your […]