Energy Saving

Find out the Future of Green from those in the know

by EcoStreet September 25, 2009 Climate Change

Ever wondered what the future of green looks like? Insider Trends has, and it’s set up an event to find out the answer. It’s called ‘Interesting Things For Interesting People: The Future of Green’, and it’ll be a fast, furious ‘speed presentation’ night. In central London on the evening of Tuesday 27th October, 8 green […]

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How to cook in a hot box (and save energy)

by EcoStreet April 20, 2009 EcoDIY

When I heard about cooking in a hot box on Pia Taylor’s Mother City Living blog last year, I knew straight away that I had to have one. I’m always looking for ways to reduce my energy usage, so a hot box seemed a perfect addition to my energy saving toolbox. I did a bit […]

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Beat the credit squeeze by going green

by EcoStreet April 22, 2008 Energy Saving

In these times of a tightening economy, sky high energy costs and rising food prices, UK households can weather the storm by going green – and save almost £400 a year on heating, electricity and grocery bills if they choose to live eco. Nigel of Nigel’s EcoStore has put together a list of money saving […]

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Win: a green start with greentomato.org

by EcoStreet February 11, 2008 Competitions

Do you want to start living a greener life but don’t know where to start? There’s a lot of encouragement out there these days from councils collecting your recycling to the rising cost of energy prices. And now the guys who brought us London’s first eco-friendly taxi company have put together an energy saving kit […]

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London Lightbulb Amnesty

by EcoStreet January 10, 2008 Energy Saving

Homes in London make up 40% of the city’s CO2 production. That’s a massive amount of greenhouse gas contributing towards global warming. If you’re a Londoner you can reduce your CO2 emissions by replacing your incandescent light bulbs with low energy CFL light bulbs, and this weekend, you can do it for free. Take up […]

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Use electricity wisely

by EcoStreet November 4, 2007 Energy Saving

South Africa’s state owned electricity provider Eskom leads by example in this cool advertising campaign. [via: WattWatt] Advertisement: Reduce your CO2 footprint by as much as 2 tonnes/year & save up to £150 on your energy bills.

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