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Business
CO2 emissions cut by a tonne in one night
PC switch off for business community
24 August 2008 18:33
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Cobweb_1.jpgCobweb persuaded over 58 customers to turn off approximately 700 PCs as part of their PC Switch Off Evening. |
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Business
Green companies compete for top title
Recognition for pioneering processes
24 August 2008 18:02
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Tom_Burke.jpg" width="66" height="66"The UK’s top12 innovative green companies are toasting their success after reaching the National Finals of the 2008 Barclays Commercial Bank Green Leaders in Business Awards. |
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Lifestyle
Thatched lapas for all seasons
Out of Africa and into your Garden
24 August 2008 17:50
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Lapa_2.jpgFor a stunning, practical and flexible eco-friendly outdoor living space, nothing compares with a Lapa (pronounced Larper). |
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Homes
‘Short-term thinking’ on improving UK homes
Government must move forward
24 August 2008 17:24
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Heat_pump_2.jpgThe UK’s housing stock – which is generally poorly insulated and energy inefficient - could be easily transformed into cheaper to run, low carbon homes by the end of the next decade. |
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Lifestyle
Make fast green recovery from deep debt
Fuel price rises and credit crunch are helping
17 August 2008 19:43
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Money School.gifThe credit crunch will stop many debts from increasing! Now's the time to use your mind in ways to support you and clear the debt. |
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Worldwide
China to become world leader in renewables
Yet still world’s biggest polluter!
17 August 2008 19:34
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/China 2.jpgAbout 75% of China's electricity comes from coal, says Changhue China director for the Climate Group, who is based in Beijing. |
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Worldwide
Earth has 50 years left?
Sceptical predictions from young parliamentarians
17 August 2008 19:24
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/UKYP 1.jpgA quarter of UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) members questioned believe the Earth can only survive for another 50 years in its current state. |
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UK
Proposed tax could kill recycling
MPs back call to stop 'punitive' measure
17 August 2008 19:12
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/OSS Group.jpgThe UK’s largest waste oil recycling company is urging Government to rethink its plans to introduce a new tax on recycled fuel oil this November. |
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Lifestyle
Delivering a low carbon shopping basket
Customers want product details
17 August 2008 15:18
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Tesco 1.jpgTwo thirds of consumers want retailers to remove environmentally damaging products from their shelves, according to independent research. |
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Worldwide
China’s Olympic-Sized Growth in Carbon Emissions
New climate change protocol for 2009
08 August 2008 12:00
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Olympic_stadium_2.jpgBetween 2000 and 2007, carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion worldwide increased 22% to an estimated 8.2bn tons, according to the latest Vital Signs Update released by the Worldwatch Institute. |
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Products
Are your windows saving you energy?
New fenestration ratings show you how
08 August 2008 11:21
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Windows.jpgIf you’re home is single glazed or your double glazing was installed prior to April 2002 then you could be losing heat and therefore money, literally out of the window. |
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Homes
Heat pumps are a good renewables solution
Retrofit into existing homes
08 August 2008 11:09
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Heat_pump_2.jpgHeat pumps are claimed to be the systems most likely to achieve the renewable savings required with 70% of the existing homes targeted. |
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Products
Are your white goods really efficient?
Buy right and beat energy price rises
08 August 2008 10:47
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Sust-it_2.jpgAs the increase in energy bills gets ever closer, how can you reduce your electricity bills by more than the potential price rises? |
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Schools
Threshold to halt poor school design
Sustainability is low on the design agenda
01 August 2008 17:48
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Schools_2.jpgMichael Tippett Special Education Needs school, the first BSF school in London, 2008. Designed by Marks Barfield Architects. |
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Lifestyle
Get your own portable meadow
Walking on grass the flip flop way
01 August 2008 17:25
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Grass_flip_flops.jpgThe al fresco flip-flops take up to three weeks to grow and each shoe is covered with over 5,000 blades of grass. |
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Travel
Green taxes no barrier to travel
Second homeowners not bothered!
01 August 2008 16:51
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/France_1.jpgSavills estimate that there are currently 425,000 UK owned overseas properties. |
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Lifestyle
Consumers need environmental standard
Which products are genuinely green?
25 July 2008 18:03
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Marlene_Sandberg_speaking_1.jpg Marlene Sandberg, managing director and founder of Naty AB |
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Schools
Thought provoking projects make Sustainable Stars
Lancashire competition is launched
25 July 2008 17:51
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Sustainable_Stars.jpgA region-wide competition, “Sustainable Stars”, has been launched to find the best projects dealing with green issues in schools... |
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Business
London eco-designers short-listed for Barclays’ award
Raising the profile of green leaders in business
25 July 2008 17:27
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/One_Eco_Home_2.jpgOne Eco Home competing in the small business category, is now one of four companies in this group hoping to be selected as a National Green Leader in Business. |
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Environment
Buy a patch of land for Christmas?
Become a 'land guardian'
25 July 2008 17:02
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Xmas2.jpgCorporate Social Responsibility is currently a ‘buzz word’ in the world of business, but taking this kind of responsibility on ourselves is just as important. |
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Finance
Micro-finance benefits the poor
Microloans pay off for planet investors
25 July 2008 16:45
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Gary_Gardner.jpgWorldwatch senior researcher and Update author, Gary Gardner |
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Lifestyle
Looking forward to a warmer winter
Biomass is one family’s answer
25 July 2008 16:31
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Biomass.jpgA Northumberland family is looking forward to a much warmer and eco-friendly 2008 thanks to the installation of a biomass heating system into their home. |
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Schools
Think 'green' for back to school
3R’s - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
18 July 2008 10:27
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Ecostapler.jpgAccording to ECOutlet, this coming September parents and students can help reduce the environmental impact of the Back to School rush by considering the 3 R’s when stocking up on supplies for the new term. |
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