20 Hacks For Eco-Friendly Living (Without Spending Any Money)
1. Give up bottled water. Seriously, it’s so expensive and so unnecessary 2. Request your bills to be emailed to you to instead of posted to cut down on paper waste 3. Cold wash your clothes (unless you wore a…
The 10 Best Recycling Books 2019
10. Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash We have a worldwide trash epidemic. What if there were a simple―and fun―way for you to make a difference? What if you could take charge of your own waste,…
Why is Intermittency a Problem for Renewable Energy?
Here at the GreenAge we love renewable energy. There’s absolutely no doubt that it’s the way forward, not only for the UK but for the whole world. That said, we think it’s important to understand how renewable energy works, and…
The Best Eco-Friendly Beauty Products 2019
1. Make Up Remover Cloth Do away with disposable wipes and cotton pads, and remove even the toughest makeup using nothing but water. The microfibres swell to grab and hold the makeup, meaning no more money wasted on makeup remover.…
Where Does UK Renewable Energy Come From?
Last year around a third UK energy was generated by renewable energy sources. It’s a huge achievement and the percentage of renewable is only growing. We all want more renewable energy and less reliance on fossil fuels, but how does…
The Truth About Nuclear Power
Here at the GreenAge we’re all about clean, renewable energy and making the world a better place, so it may surprise you to know that we’re not staunchly against nuclear energy. But wait, doesn’t nuclear waste harm the environment? Isn’t…
The Truth About Nuclear Power
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them to get to the bottom of nuclear power. We take you through all the big questions of nuclear power. Doesn’t nuclear waste…
Are Gas Boilers Being Banned?
What exactly are they banning? The new standards set forth by Philip Hammond will bring an end to the installation of gas boilers in any new build domestic properties from 2025. The ban on gas boilers is only for new…
Green Gardening Tips for Spring
Plant With Consideration Soak the roots before planting, ensure that the hole is bigger than the root ball, and remember that plants like shrubs need a lot of breathing room to grow properly. Always be gentle with new plants, especially…
The Green Room: Episode 8 – The Problem With Plastic
The Green Room: What happens when you put two sustainability experts in a room and ask them about the plastic crisis? James and Nick spend the show debating the economics of plastics, the realities of plastic recycling, the…