Are greywater recycling systems a waste of money?
The average person in the UK uses 150 litres of water per day, so saving it, where possible, is key. A lot of people ask us if they should install greywater recycling. On paper, it sounds on paper like a great…
How to make your new kitchen energy efficient
There are a lot of things to think about when installing a new kitchen. Although it can be a very expensive process, and you might not want to add to costs, taking energy efficiency into account is important, as it…
How to save water in your home
Why is it important to save water where possible? We are using more water than ever before, and in the UK, the average person gets through a huge 150 litres of water per day. If you’re not on a meter,…
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…
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…
Water Saving for the Home
In the UK, water usage is not yet really something people take much notice of. Unlike electricity and gas, which seem to get lots of air time, water bills take a bit of a back seat! The reason for this…
How to heat your water in an electric only home
What are the best ways to heat your domestic hot water in electric only homes? We often get ask the best ways to heat your water when there is only electricity in the home (i.e. no gas boiler). Heating hot water…
How should I heat my hot water?
We have covered your home heating options extensively over the years, but here we are going to have a look at the options you have for your hot water. Boiler For those with a gas boiler, heating your water this way…
Top ten ways to save water
If you have a water meter, or are just keen to do your bit for the environment, saving water is really important. We have just had the driest September on record, and despite a wet year last year, there is…