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Global Warming
Ashden Awards winners announced
World’s leading green energy prizes
27 June 2008 16:14
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Ashden_Global_Action.jpgIn the local authority category: Leeds City Council, the second largest local authority in the UK has a long and impressive record of energy efficiency housing initiatives. |
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Products
One Planet Products scheme is launched
Ensuring 'green' building solutions
27 June 2008 15:44
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/One_Planet_Products.jpgthe core membership group of the One Planet Products inciative with Malcolm Wicks in the centre. |
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UK
BWEA hails Government ‘windrush’
‘Routemap for green energy revolution’
27 June 2008 15:25
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/BWEA.jpgThe UK wind industry gave an enthusiastic welcome to the publication of the Renewable Energy Strategy (RES) by Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. |
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UK
Climate change campaigns are ‘miserable’
Time for a new approach
27 June 2008 14:56
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/mesta1.pngGovernment advertising campaigns on climate change won’t work unless they stop being miserable, gloomy and bleak, and instead start encouraging more people to take positive action on climate change. |
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UK
UK Chancellor receives Cut the VAT petition
Reducing tax on home improvements
27 June 2008 14:40
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Cut_the_VAT_1.jpgThe demand to cut VAT comes at a time when the Government is failing to achieve its ambitious target to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. |
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Solutions
Renewables 'doesn't add up'!
UK could each 2020 target
20 June 2008 16:12
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/images2007/Dr_John_Constable.jpgDr John Constable, director of policy and research for REF |
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Solutions
PVC-u windows win green accreditation
Recycling is a key reason
20 June 2008 15:44
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Eurocell.jpgThe Green Guide assigned an A+ rating for PVC-u windows used in ‘A’ rating for domestic properties. |
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Environment
Sustainable entrepreneurs win green prize
BioRegional’s hard work pays off
13 June 2008 11:24
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/BioRegional.jpgSir Bob Scott of South London Business presents Sue Riddlestone, executive director of BioRegional with the award for Sustainble Business. |
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Global Warming
New definition for 'zero carbon'
Pragmatic solution is reached
13 June 2008 10:59
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Inbuilt_honey.pngBy allowing the Community Energy Fund to be used to link up a new site’s energy infrastructure with other neighbouring developments, housebuilders can share the excess heat commonly generated by the new homes. |
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Lifestyle
Mums’ green way to do business
Clothing parties can be profitable
13 June 2008 10:51
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Arabellamiller_2.jpgArabella Miller offers its agents 50% commission, which is the same mark up offered to retailers. |
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Lifestyle
Helping cyclists green their bike rides
Pedal power beats the petrol pumps
13 June 2008 10:24
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/ECOutlet_1.jpgReelight bicycle lights do not use batteries but produce their own green energy using magnets attached to the spokes of the bicycle. |
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UK
Family water usage creates big emissions
As much CO2 as two transatlantic flights
13 June 2008 09:34
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Water_saving_2.jpgBy only using full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher, you save water and energy compared to half loads. |
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Asia
World's first 'green' insulated tower
British architects help warm Russians
13 June 2008 09:19
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Russian_tower2.pngBritish architects and engineers have developed a unique way to keep Russians warm in minus 30C winters. |
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Lifestyle
Making on-line shopping greener
Registered charity offers good solution
13 June 2008 09:07
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Froggybank.gifA registered charity which offers the UK’s most effective carbon-offset programme has been chosen to benefit from a major project designed to make online shopping greener. |
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Business
Cut your PC electricity bills
Reduce carbon emissions
13 June 2008 08:06
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Powerdown.jpgAs well as saving up to 0.75 tonnes of CO2 per PC, this device is said to cut your bills by as much as £175 a year. |
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Lifestyle
Wasp and bee stings at record low
Bad sign and real grounds for concern
05 June 2008 10:46
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Bee.jpgInsect sting monitoring website “Wasp Watch” has recorded the lowest level of bee and wasp sting activity during the first four months of 2008. |
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Lifestyle
No water required to keep hands clean
On-the-go alcohol-free sanitizer
05 June 2008 10:37
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/hand_sanitiser.pngA unique and highly effective certified organic formulation is a new addition to the Green People range. |
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UK
Capture your car's CO2
Use it to re-power your vehicle - and your home
05 June 2008 10:22
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Origo_Ind_2.jpgIan Houston |
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Travel
There's some entertaining great breaks in the UK
Look before you leap abroad
05 June 2008 10:06
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Enjoy_England_1.gifMany flyers take part mainly to raise raise money for charities, others design complex machines to aim for the distance prizes. |
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