James Wright
Implementing good winter window insulation is one of the best and easiest ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Many older homes were built using single-paned windows which do little to keep the heat or cold outside. Replacing these with newer windows will cut your energy bills considerably, not to mention keep you … Read more
As Wi-Fi capabilities increase and technology advances, products that make your home âsmartâ are rapidly gaining popularity. From accurately tracking your energy bills to remotely switching off the lights, smart home technology is available for almost every part of your home. This video shows a demo of what a fully automated smart home might look … Read more
Studies have shown that up to 40% of all U.S food ends up in landfills. Thatâs made up of unopened products, leftovers, and food thatâs spoiled or past its sell-by date. This is not great news for our planet, as not only does it add tons of waste every year into landfills, but as the … Read more
Weâve written before on this blog about the importance of recycling to reduce your wastage and do your bit to help the planet by limiting your landfill contributions. This week, we thought weâd take a different approach to trash. Rather than putting it all out for the recycle trucks, why not have a go at … Read more
In the USA, only 8% of plastic is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, or it remains uncollected and can wash into the sea, causing ocean pollution. Itâs estimated that there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean, with 8 million tons being added every single year. Why do we need to … Read more
Itâs summer now and the temperatures are WARM! One of the biggest concerns to many during the hotter months is the problem of staying cool. Many people turn to their air conditioners, but that presents its own problems. Not only are air conditioners expensive to purchase, but they are also costly to run too. Theyâll … Read more
Many different items that many people chuck into their sink or down the toilet without a second thought, from grease to eggshells, cleaning products, and face wipes. But did you know that your casual flushing could be risking your pipes and potentially cause a blockage? Not only that, but our sewer systems werenât built to … Read more
If youâre trying to live a Green lifestyle, thereâs no better place to start than in the kitchen. They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and thatâs certainly the case when it comes to helping your whole family live a little bit more eco-consciously. There are different ways in which you … Read more
Living a greener existence doesnât have to be hard. There are SO many little tips and tricks to work into your everyday life that will help to reduce your impact on our planet. In fact, most of them are so easy, you probably wonât even notice the difference once youâve switched to the greener alternative! … Read more
Your body is a complex being. From headaches to cold or anxiety to insomnia, there is always something waiting around the corner to throw you off your feet and leave you feeling that little bit lousy. It can be disheartening to throw pharmacy pills down your throat whenever you feel a bit under-the-weather. While the … Read more