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Find practical advice on reducing household costs through energy conservation, water savings, and sustainable practices that benefit your wallet and the planet.
Don't Pay for Overcharging
Britain is the worst energy waster in Europe, but straightforward measures can cut out waste, save money and reduce emissions of greenhouses gases that contr...
Double Glazing vs Secondary Glazing
Both double glazing and secondary glazing can save energy by reducing the amount of heat lost through windows. The more effective is double glazing, which wo...
Eco-Friendly Electricity
Electricity can be one of the greenest power sources, because it can be generated from the natural energy of wind, sun or running water. Unfortunately, the v...
Eco-Friendly Gas
Offset to Make Gas Green It’s not easy being green when it comes to the home’s gas supply. With other types of power production - like electricity - supp...
Energy-Saving Light Bulbs
Time to See the Light How many people does it take to change an energy saving light bulb? Well, one person can do the job and in the process will save money...
Kitchen Appliances
When it comes to buying a new appliance for the kitchen, it can be false economy to choose the cheapest. As well as the purchase price, the running cost of t...
Questionnaire: Could Your Life Be Greener and Cost Less?
Being green is obviously good for the planet – but often, it’s good for your pocket too and you don’t need to make huge changes to your lifestyle to be...
Save Money With Clothes Swapping Parties
Clothes swapping is becoming an increasingly popular way of recycling unwanted garments – and adding new designer labels to your wardrobe! Of course, donat...
Saving Money on Your Weekly Shopping
There are many ways to save money on your weekly shopping – and reduce your impact on the environment. You should start by looking at the places you shop a...
Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Most of the energy used in the home is to heat it. In the UK, an average of around 60 per cent of energy is spent on space heating, but in homes with radiato...
Turn Down the Thermostat
At times it’s not easy being green, but on occasion it’s as simple as falling off a log from a sustainable forest. For example, take a straightforward ta...