Planet Saving Tips
The transition from a fossil fuel dependent economy one that's renewable and low carbon led will take 50 years to complete.
Making the switch will involve big changes for all of us. This is a quick guide to a few simple steps we can take to cut energy use and carbon footprints now... ... and help cut costs at the same time!
Simple Steps to a Greener Footprint
The transition from a fossil fuel dependent economy one that's renewable and low carbon led will take 50 years to complete.
Making the switch will involve big changes for all of us. This is a quick guide to a few simple steps we can take to cut energy use and carbon footprints now...and help cut costs at the same time!
Food miles or food myths?
There's a mythconception that the reason food is so carbon intensive is because of “all the transport and packaging” - Not true! There's no doubt that the rising distance food travels is a cause for concern, but transport plays a relatively minor role in the overall carbon cost of food. It's reckoned that 80% of emissions are created before food leaves the farm gate.
Save energy - cut carbon
At the moment energy = carbon - Every kilowatt of electricity we produce in the UK releases 470 grams CO2. There a lots of ways we can help save energy and save some money at the same time!
Footsteps to a low carbon world
Cutting down on food waste, stopping draughts, growing your own food and cutting down on packages are just some of the ways we can help make a difference.
Make 2012 the Year You Went Green!
We cannot be perfect in every way, but we can all do our bit! Here are some simple BGB ideas to try this year!
It's the time of year for love..
We could have made a long list of the 'dos and don'ts' to have an 'eco-friendly' Valentine's, but that might be perceived as just a little boring. So we'll just suggest some ideas so you can show the planet a little love and try not to flood the environment with packaging!
