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Posted: 13th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Glow-worm
Save yourself for £££’s this Christmas by making your own, recycled Christmas decorations. You can create paper baubles, felt friends and star-shaped candles by simply re-using what you have lying around your home. Craftgawker.com has hundreds of ideas for you to try. ... (read more)
Posted: 12th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Glow-worm
For indoors, opt for LED fairy lights. They are around the same price as traditional fairy lights and use much less energy. If you’re looking to decorate the outside of your home, why not try solar powered lights? They charge through the day, and treat light up your house at night. Carbon free! ... (read more)
Posted: 10th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Glow-worm
There’s nothing better than a long hot bath during the winter months. Have you ever considered how hot your water is and if it’s costing you too much? If you’re water temperature is above 60°, turn it down. ... (read more)
Posted: 8th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Glow-worm
Pictures make the perfect personal gift. However, did you know that an average digital photo frame emits an average of 18kg’s of CO2 emissions each year and costs £4-5 to run? This may not sounds like a great deal but when millions are now sold each year world-wide, the emissions can soon add up. ... (read more)
Posted: 7th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Glow-worm
Buying a real Christmas tree is by far more sustainable than a fake one. A fake tree is likely to contain plastics and chemicals that could be harmful to the environment. By planting your tree in a pot indoors then back out in your garden until next year, you can keep your tree alive and re-use it year upon year. ... (read more)
Posted: 5th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Glow-worm
Each year we send over 1.7 billion Christmas cards, most of which find their way to a landfill site when the festive season is over. Instead of sending paper cards this Christmas, why not send your loved ones e-cards? Not only can you reduce your carbon footprint, you can buy personalised e-cards from a range of charities, so you can give money to a good case at the same time. ... (read more)
Posted: 4th December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Energy saving advice | Glow-worm
Yes really! By insulating your boiler you can reduce your bills and your carbon emissions. At a one off cost of around £10, you can save £10-15 on your energy bills each year. Go on, buy your boiler a jacket and improve its efficiency this Christmas. A boiler upgrade to a High Efficiency model like the Ultracom2 could save you around £200 a year. Have a happy low carbon Christmas! ... (read more)
Posted: 3rd December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Energy saving advice | Glow-worm
Christmas shopping often results in you ending up with tens of festive branded carrier bags to transport your presents home in, many of which take years to degrade. Go green and use your bags for life as bags for the Christmas shopping and reduce your non-degradable waste. Happy low carbon Christmas! ... (read more)
Posted: 2nd December 2011
Topics: Advent calendar | Energy saving advice | Glow-worm
If inside your freezer is coated by more than 5cm of ice crystals, then now’s the right time to defrost before you fill it with Christmas food. This will free up some welcomed space and, as a defrosted freezer uses less energy, it will save you money. Happy low carbon Christmas! ... (read more)
