Discussing water use is something usually attached to thirsty crops like cotton and almonds, but what about when it comes to our domestic water consumption? Research shows that 78% of Brits have no idea how much water they use a day, vastly underestimating the true amount of 142 litres per person. In the UK because …
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Solar panels – specifically photovoltaic (PV) – are an obvious choice for anyone wanting to green their home. What other product lowers your energy bills, reduces your carbon footprint, and can make you money by selling excess power back to the national grid? If you’re in the market, we recommend reading on (obviously), but also …
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Greywater systems help to prevent wastewater from your washing machine and shower for example, going down the drain (please excuse the pun) by re-purposing it around the home. If you want to understand a little more about greywater systems before you read on, this is a good place to start. When it comes to deciding …
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Using a smart heating system to control and monitor your energy use is a great way to bring down your carbon footprint. Controllable via your phone, smart heating systems are able to keep the climate of your home well-regulated, meaning energy consumption becomes more efficient. Once you’ve made the commitment to smart heating there is …
When it comes to green tariffs, not all are as green as they may seem. When comparing energy providers, you need to find out what mix of fuels the provider sources, in order to understand how green the company is (it is required by law that all companies publish this annually). And if you have …
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A huge part of the UK’s net-zero strategy is greening the way we heat our homes. Domestic space heating is responsible for roughly 14% of our carbon emissions, meaning serious changes will need to be made to meet the government’s plan of net-zero by 2050. To hit this target the UK’s notoriously old and leaky housing …
