Can LED lighting be bad for your health?
As of September 2016, traditional incandescent light bulbs are being phased out in favour of LEDs. Shops and suppliers are now no longer allowed to buy in new stock. LEDs are being pushed in Europe because of their relative efficiency…
Green New Year’s resolutions
The New Year is a good time to form new habits and shake off some of the (not so good) old ones. As far as energy efficiency goes, you probably have things you know you should be doing, but for one…
The GreenAge guide to an eco-friendly Christmas
Avoid wasting food Food waste is a big issue at Christmas. The Environment Agency estimates that British households throw away 160,000 tonnes of food waste at Christmas. Here are a few tips to help you cut down: [amazon_link asins=’B0152WXI18′ template=’ProductAd’ store=’the0c3-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’0f25a9f7-ff2a-414f-8dce-70d5e6eadc28′]Don’t…
10 tips for a green Christmas
Everyone likes a white Christmas, but most of us could do a lot more to have a green one! We’ve been thinking of easy ways to keep warm, cut down on energy use and save yourself money over what is…
What are sun tunnels?
Also known as light tubes, light pipes or tubular skylights, sun tunnels transport natural light from the sun into your home. They allow you to transform a space where sunlight would not normally reach, such as hallways and passages. The idea…
A guide to home electric car chargers
Electric cars have many benefits; amongst other things, they’re better for the planet, quieter and lower maintenance than petrol/diesel cars. EV cars can be charged at public charging stations. Some are free, some charge a small fee, and they are…
Where can I charge my electric car?
Electric cars are growing in popularity due to improving technology and dropping prices. However, despite advances in battery storage, most electric cars still have quite a short range between charges. Tesla‘s Model 3 has a range of more than 200…
Introduction to electric cars
The electric car industry is growing fast, thanks to improved choice, lower prices, grants and ever-improving battery technology. What is an electric car? Put simply, an electric car is a one powered by an electric motor rather than a traditional…
Environmental footprint of electric cars
Clearly, as there are no tailpipe emissions, electric cars are better for the environment than other options. However, that does not mean they are completely carbon neutral, as manufacturers might like you to believe. Electric cars indirectly cause emissions from the…
Electric car grants
How much do electric cars cost? Although electric cars are marginally more expensive to buy than equivalent petrol/diesel cars, their price of electric cars varies greatly, from around £12,000 to over £100,000 for luxury models. It really depends whether you…