Despite the fact the UK is surrounded by water that doesnt mean were really swimming in it. Each year were told of the many hosepipe bans and the water we can use has to be strictly monitored. Water levels soon run low as the water we use from natural resources soon start to dry up. For this reason its vital that were careful about the water we use and our carbon footprint. By being eco friendly youre also going to end up reducing your energy bills as well. Saving water should be a priority for all the rooms in your house.
Have you thought about your bathroom? This one room uses up the majority of our daily water intake. There are several things you can do to ensure you’re as eco friendly as possible in this room. Over thirty percent of the water you use each day in on flushing the toilet. Older toilets with an older cistern will easily use around fourteen litres of water. A more modern cistern will only use just over two and a half litres. If you are going to change your cistern it’s important you choose a reputable brand. A company like Armatage Shanks will offer a full range of modern toilet cisterns.
Having a shower will always use less water than a bath will need. Over eighty litres of water are going to drain away every time you take a bath. A shower will only use about thirty five litres on a standard shower. Very few of us would be willing to sacrifice our hygiene in for the environment but it doesn’t have to come to that. All you need to do is make a few simple modifications and youll be saving lots of water. These days modern shower head like the ones offered by Mira showers, can use on average seventy five percent less water than a standard head. These new head are simple to install and can make a huge difference.
Looking into it, it would seem that so many people out there are actually looking to buy new eco products that have been released in recent year, is this a good thing because it is going to make a difference or will it do nothing??
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It would certainly seem that if a lot of people start to get these eco friendly laundry baskets and bathroom accessories then I think it is safe to say that we will start to see change. The big companies will only take interest into these types of products if the people are interested so get out there and buy something and tell your friends!. continue reading »
Pollution is a forever growing problem and we have to take guard and find a solution. One of the reasons that we have seen an increase in pollution is because of the fact that there are is so much paper being printed and disposed on a daily basis.
But offices haven’t still fully updated to modern standards, I have been into offices that literally still use filing cabinets, fax machines and paper print outs. continue reading »
Christmas is getting ever closer and many people will have already begun their Christmas shopping to try and avoid the December rush. Although we enjoy the holidays due to the gifts and the large amount of good we consume, Christmas isn’t a good time for the environment.
Alongside the huge amount of food and gifts we buy also comes a great deal of wrapping and packaging. continue reading »
In an attempt to make McDonald’s appear to be more eco-friendly, the classic McDonald’s logo will be changing across Europe. After many years of the classic golden arch with a simple red background, a number of stores across Europe will be changing to a green background.
Over the last few years, McDonald’s have faced increasing pressure to change their environmentally un-friendly practices. continue reading »
Since the release of patio heater, there have always been people who have argued against their use. The most common complaint against them is that they are bad for the environment, due to the way they generate the heat. Other complaints are that they waste too much heat and that they are generally a waste of energy. continue reading »
Let’s take a look at glass. Better yet, let’s have a look through glass. What do you see? continue reading »
Ok, so Bamboo PC’s were just gimmicks. The laptop launched at the Hanover computer fair last March, with a laminated bamboo casing around a pretty conventional computer won’t make a dent in the rising tide of plastics sold around the world.
Despite not having any major eco benefits to the bamboo computers, they did give a good demonstration of what can be done with a material that versatile. continue reading »