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Alternative Eco Friendly Transport
There are greener alternatives to jumping in a car, like walking, cycling and public transport. The cheapest options can slash carbon dioxide emissions and have health benefits too....
Alternative Fuel Options for Your Car
Petrol and diesel are no longer the only options available when it comes to fuelling a car, but there are financial considerations to be made before choosing an alternative....
Are There Any Grants for Water Treatment Systems?
As yet there are no grants, government or otherwise, available in the UK to help meet the installation costs of a sewage treatment system....
Are Water-Efficient WCs Worth Installing?
A third of all household water usage in the UK goes straight down the toilet, but dual flush and low flush WCs are more water efficient....
Buy an Efficient Car
A clampdown on vehicle emissions has accelerated advances in cleaner fuels and greener car technologies, making many modern cars more economical and less harmful to the environment....
Buy Fairtrade
The Fairtrade market in Britain doubled in size every two years between 1998 and 2005. It’s now big business, meaning a better deal for third world farmers and workers....
Buy Recycled
Recycled products are often cheaper than those made from raw materials and are just as good. Buying them boosts demand for reclaimed materials and encourages shops to stock recycled goods....
Buying from Charity Shops: A Case Study
Buying from charity shops doesn't just save money - it's also good for the planet. One savvy shopper tells us of her success with charity buying and provides tips on charity shopping....
Car Sharing: Increasing Benefits for you and the Planet
Car sharing has huge benefits for the planet as well as a number of personal benefits so isn't it time that we all embraced this fuel and time-saving initiative?...
Carbon Footprint
Nearly everything people in the UK do adds greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, but everyone has their own carbon footprint and can take steps to reduce its size....
Carbon Neutral Car Insurance
The arrival of carbon neutral car insurance is an exciting development in the sphere of financial service for the low-carbon economy, extending the idea of offsetting from wings to wheels....
Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation has proved popular with UK home owners in recent years, but plenty of people have yet to take advantage of the energy savings it can offer....
Composting
It’s cheap and easy to turn garden and kitchen waste into useful compost for the garden, and composting can reduce the amount of rubbish send to landfill sites....
Could Solar Roads Become a Reality?
An eco-inventor in the USA is trying to develop a solar road surface which would allow networks of roads to generate clean energy and replace fossil fuel power stations....
Don't Pay for Overcharging
Leaving mobile phone chargers plugged in and televisions on standby add to the energy wasted in the UK, but simple steps can save money and the planet....
Double Glazing vs Secondary Glazing
Heat lost through windows can be dramatically reduced by fitting either double glazing or secondary glazing, and options such as Low-E glass can boost savings even further....
Eco Friendly Holidays: Camping to Cottages
More and more people are now looking at eco-friendly holidays rather than jetting off to the sun. We look at some of the options - from a carbon neutral cottage to staying in a yurt....
Eco-Community Groups
Eco-Communities are not new and already exist throughout Britain, but they’re about to be introduced to the UK on a grand scale thanks to the Government’s eco-towns....
Eco-Finance Driving
Eco-driving burns less fuel and so saves money and reduces pollution. Following a few simple rules can lead to dramatic savings and even improve road safety....
Eco-Friendly Electricity
Electricity can be green if generated by the power of the wind, the sun or water, but most of the UK’s power still comes from burning fossil fuels....
Eco-Friendly Gas
Gas is not a renewable resource so it cannot be classed as a green energy, but offsetting gives customers the chance to help the planet in other ways....
Eco-School Grants and Funds
The Eco-Schools programme aims to help children become more effective citizens by encouraging them to analyse their school’s operations and try to make them more sustainable....
Energy Efficient Boilers
Choosing an energy-efficient boiler is a no-brainer. It will reduce pollution due to lower carbon dioxide emissions and save money into the bargain....
Energy-Saving Light Bulbs
Energy saving light bulbs are a bright idea, because they save money for consumers and are an easy way to help the planet by reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions....
Ensuring Your Product is Eco Friendly
Every product in the shops has an environmental cost as well as a financial one, but green shoppers can reduce their carbon footprints without paying a premium....
Get a Government Grant to Help Generate Your Own Power
Households in the UK can now apply for a government grant towards the cost of installing solar or wind power and a whole host of other clean technologies. Find out whether you could be eligible and th...
Get Your Employer to Join the Cycle to Work Scheme
Cycling is a great way to travel - it reduces pollution and improves your health. Even better, the government is now offering tax perks to people and companies who set up a Cycle To Work Scheme....
Grants Available For Your Business
Getting a grant to help you green your business can sometimes seem a daunting task, so what is available and how can you go about getting some help?...
Green Bank Accounts
Making our finances as eco-friendly as the rest of our lives has clear appeal, but the reality of green bank accounts can be less straightforward than you might think....
Green Bonds to Finance Climate Change Projects?
Innovative Green Bonds could give UK investors the chance to invest in climate change projects while offering a fixed return on their money....
Green Credit Cards
Many of us are keen to think green when arranging new financial products, but just how eco-friendly are the products billing themselves as green? Here we take a look at credit cards....
Green Mortgages
The future of mortgages is green with the Government offering incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency. Lenders offer a wide range of eco-friendly options....
Growing Your Own Fruit & Vegetables
The best way to serve up environmentally-friendly vegetables and fruit is to grow them and if there is no room in the garden, consider an allotment....
Hot Water Jackets & Pipe Lagging
Insulating hot water tanks and pipes is cheap. It will pay for itself within a year by cutting energy bills, and most people can do the work themselves....
How Easy is it to Generate Your Own Solar Power?
Solar power is becoming a popular choice for home power generation, but professional installation can be very expensive so more and more people are building their own systems....
How to Cut Your Leisure Costs and Help the Environment
Leisure time doesn't have to include computers, video games - or even the use of electricity. Enjoy eco-friendly leisure time - and rediscover the fun of bygone days....
How to Save Water When Gardening
Beat hosepipe bans and help the environment by collecting rainwater and reusing domestic water to meet the needs of plants and lawns in the garden....
How We Saved Money by Installing Solar Power: A Case Study
Solar power is becoming increasingly popular in the UK but for one family, it is a necessity because they have no mains electricity...
Is an Electric Car Really Green?
Many motorists are thinking of swapping their conventional car for an electric or hybrid vehicle, but it seems the jury is still out on whether they really are an eco-friendly alternative....
Kitchen Appliances
Modern white goods are more energy efficient than those of a decade ago, but choosing the right appliances and using them properly can save money and cut carbon dioxide emissions....
Loft Insulation
Without loft insulation, a house loses 15 per cent of its heat through its roof. A small initial outlay can cut bills and reduce carbon dioxide emissions....
Long Haul vs Short Haul
Low-cost air fares have led to a boom in weekend breaks abroad, but taking holidays closer to home and travelling by land or sea is better for the environment....
Maintain Your Vehicle To Help the Enviroment
By keeping a car in tip-top shape it will be more fuel efficient. This saves money and reduces the amount of harmful greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere....
Make Sure That Your Big White Wedding is Green
Want to plan an eco-friendly wedding but worried about the costs? Then check out our ideas for making your special day 'green' - while saving money....
New Build Grants and Funds
It may be easier and cheaper to build the ideal home than it is to find one pre-built, and green grants are available to help meet the costs....
Old Fashioned Lawnmowers Are the Way Forward
Most people don’t give much thought to the pollution caused by the humble lawn mower but studies have shown that it is a major environmental problem - prompting the return of the old hand-propelled la...
Online Shopping is Greener Than the High Street
The jury has long been out on whether online shopping is greener than the High Street but a study in Scotland claims it finally has the answer....
Our Eco-Fashion Project: A Case Study
An innovative eco-project has benefited students in the UK while helping to provide income for families in the Third World....
Questionnaire: Could Your Life Be Greener and Cost Less?
Do you live in a 'green' household - or do you waste opportunities to both help the environment and save money? Put your lifestyle to the test in our eco-financing quiz....
Repair and Reuse Your Broken Items
UK landfill sites are full to bursting and much of what is thrown away is in working order or can be fixed. Repair and reuse could be the answer....
Save Money With Clothes Swapping Parties
Recycle unwanted garments and add new designer labels to your wardrobe by organising a clothes-swapping party. Everyone benefits from new outfits and waste is avoided....
Saving Money on Your Weekly Shopping
Most people spend quite a lot more than they need to on their weekly shopping but by following our tips, you can save money - and reduce your carbon footprint....
Set Up a University End of Term Swapshop
More than 1.5 million students are at university in the UK and quite often, they are struggling to pay their way. A University swap shop can help freshers by cutting their costs while providing a lit...
Solar Aeroplanes Could Cut Carbon Emissions and Fuel Use
Imagine if you could take an overseas holiday without any worries about the carbon emissions involved! An incredible solar-powered plane developed in Switzerland shows us that one day this dream coul...
Solar Power
The sun's energy can be utilised to provide electricity and hot water for the home and grants are available to install systems that can dramatically reduce carbon dioxide emissions....
Student Protests Change University Plans: A Case Study
The past few years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of universities moving to ethical investments and in many cases, students have been a driving force behind the change....
The Growth in Fairtrade Products
Fairtrade products change the lives of farmers, craftspeople and whole communities in the Third World and have changed the buying habits of countless UK consumers....
The Rise in Eco Fashion
Clothing companies are the latest to ride the wave of ethical, sustainable, ecologically-aware products that account for a £24billion of the UK market....
Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Most energy spent in the home is used to heat it, but cheap and easy-to-fit devices like thermostatic radiator valves can help reduce bills....
Turn Down the Thermostat
Turning down a thermostat by just one degree can slash 10 per cent off heating bills, saving money and reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions in the process....
Water Saving Devices Explained
Water usage is on the increase, but modern devices and appliances can make it easy to save water, help the environment and, in some cases, cut bills....
What is the Equivalent Wattage for Energy Saving Bulbs?
As more and more people switch to energy saving light bulbs, it's important to know how their wattage compares with traditional bulbs....
Why Climate Change is Needed
The impact of global warming has already been felt and scientists forecast worse is to come with floods, forest fires, hurricanes and droughts set to affect billions of people....
Wind Turbines
With 40 per cent of Europe’s wind energy blowing through Britain, it’s the ideal location for a wind turbine and grants are available to cut installation costs....