The Energy Cost of Data Centres
What are data centres? Well, they’re exactly what they sound like – storage and processing facilities for digital data. They’re what make the internet work, essentially. Data centres require energy for a lot of things. Not only do the servers…
Best Eco-Friendly Gifts Under £20
Glass drinking straws Classy glass straws, for the perfect plastic-free cocktail hour. Eco organic bed linens Mitre have created a range of bed linens made from environmentally friendly 100% organic cotton. Lush. Coloured LED Edison bulbs These beautiful lights come…
Are Wood Burning Stoves Being Banned?
Wood burning stoves are one of the oldest and most characterful ways to heat a home, filling an estimated 1.5 million UK homes – a number that is growing every year. With so much political upheaval and changes in environmental…
Should I Join London Power?
What is London Power? London Power is a newly announced green energy company, exclusively available to Londoners. The venture is a partnership between Sadiq Khan and Octopus Energy. London Power is promising quite a bit to potential new customers: Fair…
What Can We Do About Plastic Pollution?
Plastic is one of the biggest issues facing us as a species. Globally, eight million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each year – that’s equivalent to a rubbish truckful every minute. If nothing changes, plastic in the ocean may…
Big Energy Saving Week 2020: How To Save Money!
Big Energy Saving Week 2020 is in full swing! We created some graphics for some of our favourite tips to conserve energy, cut your bills, and save you money. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they…
10 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for Nerds
1. Circuit Board Cufflinks Nothing says ‘I’ve got a fancy event to go to but I also need to express my love of central processing units’ like circuit board cufflinks. These ones by ReComputing are made from recycled computer parts…
Climate Change Food: How Does Your Diet Impact The Environment?
With all the media coverage around healthy eating and becoming more educated about what we consume, it’s easy to see why so many people are ditching the processed foods and giving up red meats. But can what you eat really…
10 Gifts for Eco-Friendly Foodies
1. Cheese Making Kit One of the biggest offenders for the environmental impact of our food consumption is the carbon cost of getting the product from the field to your table. That’s why we love these kits to start making…
How Your Old Phone Can Save The Rainforest
Why does the rainforest matter so much? Although we all know that the rainforests are important and worth saving, it’s remarkable how little thought we tend to put into why. Deforestation is the second biggest contributor to climate change, accounting…