Monthly Archives: November 2011

Keep it clear

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Another great video, this time from Anglian Water’s Keep it Clear campaign. This is a very impressive sound and light show from Peterborough, highlighting the problems of disposing of fats and oils (as well as baby wipes) down the drain. … Continue reading →

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Wasting water is weird?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Check out this video from the US. Is wasting water weird? What do you think? A simple trigger gun on a hose can save thousands of litres of water … or alternatively washing the car with a bucket of water will … Continue reading →

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Reports4U Eco News

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Optima Community Association’s Junior News Team worked hard during their half term holiday to interview people about eco issues and how Optima can help residents with their fuel bills.  They spoke to Tom Veitch from Global Action Plan about how … Continue reading →

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On your (energy) bike

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

One of my favourite YouTube videos … cyclists showing how much energy it takes to generate our electricity. We don’t really think about the electricity we use – it’s just a case of flicking a switch. If we had a … Continue reading →

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Get ready for winter

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

More winter advice, this time with a handy video from Severn Trent Water. The video includes: Which pipes to insulate Advice about which size of pipe insulation is used Advice about keeping heating on occasionally throughout winter, even when you … Continue reading →

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Energy saving lighting

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Halogen spotlights have become popular recently as they give a nice white light, useful for places like kitchens. However, they generally use 50 watts, which is barely better than ’old fashioned’ incandescent bulbs. LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs are becoming more popular, … Continue reading →

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Help with water bills

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

If you are on a water meter and meet certain conditions you may be eligible for the “WaterSure” scheme, which can limit the cost of your water bill so you don’t need to be afraid to use water. To be … Continue reading →

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Wrap up for winter

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

It makes sense to wrap up to keep warm through the winter. But, have you considered your water pipes too? South Staffs Water offer the following advice for reducing pipe bursts. Insulate water tanks and lag pipes – make sure … Continue reading →

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October’s rainfall

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

October was a very varied month for rainfall, depending on where you live in the UK. The picture below (from the Environment Agency’s Gary Bywater) shows rainfall amounts by colour. Click on the map to see it in more detail. Rainfall … Continue reading →

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The Slimy Suspects

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Pouring fats, oils and grease down the drain can cause big problems, as the liquid fat turns solid when it touches the cool sides of your drainage pipes or the sewer. If you have a look at the fat in … Continue reading →

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