10 top energy saving products 2016
The end of summer has got us feeling all retrospective about energy saving products we have seen this year. Here is a roundup of the favourites we have used and recommended over the past year. Some are new, some are old favourites, some are…
Prepare your baby’s room the eco way!
There’s so much to think about when preparing to bring your baby home from the hospital. You may have to make changes to your home – and eventually they will need a room of their own. We have a few suggestions…
How to make the most of your heating
It’s easy to waste money with inefficient heating, but small behavioural changes and inexpensive products can make an instant difference to your energy bills. So, here are a few easy tips on how to save money and keep your home at…
An introduction to LED Lighting
How do LED bulbs differ from other light bulbs? LED bulbs are an energy efficient alternative to standard light bulbs. Traditional incandescent bulbs work by passing an electric current through an extremely thin filament which becomes very hot, thereby emitting light. Of…
TheGreenAge Guide to Saving Water
Heating water costs all of us, but saving water is even more important if your home is on a water meter. It may surprise you to know that in the UK, the average person uses 150 litres of water per…
What is eco paint?
Paint is an easy – and often cheap – way to transform your home. However, it can be dangerous for both human health and the environment. There are a huge number of products on the market, and it can be confusing…
An introduction to smart meters
What are smart meters? Smart meters can be installed in your home to record real time electricity and gas usage in households and businesses. It sends data straight to energy companies, meaning less fuss for the homeowner, as they no longer…
UK exits EU: impacts on energy and green policies
Yesterday, the UK voted to leave the EU. What does this mean, if anything, for energy prices and green policies? A couple of months ago we wrote a blog about the latter. There will probably be no instant impact – it could…
Busting energy saving myths
It’s easy to fall victim to bad advice when you turn to the internet.It can be really frustrating when your research actually results in you spending more money! So we’ve been thinking of common energy-saving ‘tips’ we’ve heard (or even…
What are lux and how much light do you need?
Lux is a unit used to measure the intensity of light hitting a surface, typically a wall or floor in a lighting design. One lux is equivalent to one lumen per square meter. They differ from lumens, which measure the brightness of the…