“Cloth nappies….what?” “Eeuuuuu….Really?” “Don’t you have to boil them?” “How much?” “It will take too long, I don’t have the time.” These are among the various comments that we at Croydon Real Nappy Network (CRNN…
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Pickles Faces Backlash Over Energy Efficiency U-Turn
Eric Pickle’s decision to backtrack on proposed energy efficiency legislation could see his department face a judicial review. The Department of Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) ‘consequential improvement’ measures, which would have required that new…
Stop Short-termism On Water Usage
While the ground may still be sodden after the rain in 2012, it is important not to let ourselves think that we don’t need to conserve water in this country because just a year ago…
Who Wood Have Thought It? Sustainable Timber Practices
Look around your home and you will more than likely notice that one of the most common materials is wood but not all wood is created equal and some is best avoided. While I live…
300,000 Tonnes CO2e Caused By Unused Internet Routers
If you read this blog on a regular basis, you’ll know that I am a big believer in making the small changes to your lifestyle that might seem almost pointless individually but can result in…
The Negative Carbon Diet To The Rescue?
For a while now I have been digesting the idea of a negative carbon diet and whether it is even possible and recently I’ve come across my answer. But before I reveal all, let me…
Getting The Green Feel Good Factor
One of the most unexpected (and welcome) things I’ve experienced since I started this blog is the sense of accomplishment and the good feelings that come from my making this journey. Every time I make…
Should You Switch To LED Lightbulbs? Green Steve Takes A Test Drive
Lighting your home can contribute a significant amount to your energy bills and more modern interior design tends to use an even larger number of lighting fixtures throughout the home (when did one light hanging…
Radflek Radiator Reflector Review – Not Just Hot Air
As the cold weather really starts to set in, I thought I’d look at what I could do to keep my flat warm without having the heating on so much. I’m lucky that my flat…
Slow Cooked Supper: 3 Great Recipes
In this hectic world where everything seems to go at a hundred miles an hour, sometimes slowing down is a luxury we can’t seem to afford. Slow cookers have been around for a long time…
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