Idea Sheets - House and garden

Lowering the impact that our homes have on the environment doesn’t mean we all have to move into a cave. It is quite possible to take small and simple steps in our existing homes to reduce our energy consumption and lower our carbon footprint. More →

A walk down any supermarket cleaning aisle will have your head spinning with the array of products we are led to believe we need to keep our homes ‘sparkling’. Are they all necessary, and what impact do these products have on us and the environment? More →

But I don’t have a garden… You need to buy all the pots, watering cans etc… I don’t have the time… These are all common excuses why people don’t grow their own food. With food prices going up, there has never been a better time to start growing your own. Even if it’s just a few herbs, you’ll soon save a fortune. More →

Much of our domestic rubbish ends up in landfills – big holes in the ground. A lot of this rubbish is ‘organic matter’ – vegetable peelings, garden waste, cardboard and shredded paper. Landfill sites are squashed down and over time the organic matter is converted into methane gas which is implicated in climate change. We are also running out of large holes in the ground to put our waste into – we’re going to have to learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle the waste we send to such sites. More →

A list of cleaning recipes, all of which are easy to make, cheap to buy, and effective to use. And, of cause, they do not contain any nasty chemicals. Your ‘under the sink’ cupboard need only have 8 ingredients, instead of the floor cleaner, cooker cleaner, surface cleaner, toilet cleaner, limescale remover etc….. More →

We are always complaining about the weather in the UK. It is either too hot, or too wet. But if we save the rainwater whilst it is too wet, we can use it when it is too hot. A win-win situation. But how can we do it? Is it expensive? By reading these tips, you will find out. More →

We all know that we should recycle as much as possible, but what is the product in your hand made of? Does your local recycling company accept them? This sheet is designed to help you know what the product is made of, and describes some common symbols. More →

Ouch! Just received the latest water bill and it hurts? Know the feeling? Well, here are a few painless tips that might help! More →

Greener living need not be expensive. In fact it can soon start to save you money! The ten easy things below are either no-cost or low-cost options that can have an immediate impact on both your purse and your effect on the planet, so why not get started today? More →

If you are interested in generating electricity from a wind turbine then these guidelines should help you get started. These notes are applicable to the UK only and note that some of the details vary for Scotland and Northern Ireland. More →

Worms are renowned for digging in the garden, providing a route for water and air to get underground. But they are also excellent for reducing certain food waste into two different products, both useful in the growth of new plants. More →