Areas of your Home to Use Eco Friendly Materials

Please Recycle LabelIf you have come to the decision that you will start to move to a more eco friendly way of living, its important to make the switch gradually so as not to put too much pressure on yourself to switch over too fast. Trying to make a drastic change all at once can demotivate and make you feel like you are always failing, so rather than change everything in your house, pick easy wins to begin with to begin to develop the habit of being eco friendly. Today we are going to set out the easy areas of your Read more [...]Read More

Plants That Help Keep Pests Away

Pests in your home, garden or patio are, well, pests. You want to get rid of them, but you dont like the idea of spraying poisonous insecticides on plants that you intend to eat, or indoors where your children or pets may come into contact with treated areas. You dont have to live with pests and you dont have to go overboard with chemical treatments to get rid of them. Many plants act as natural insecticides and pest repellants. In some instances, natural insecticide plants carry a delicious bonus Read more [...]Read More

PV Solar Panels: Making Sense of Going Green and Sussing out if Solar Power Is for you

Recently there have been several shake ups regarding photovoltaic (PV) solar panels these are the tiles attached to rooftops that use sunlight and convert it into clean, renewable energy for the home. Changes affecting solar panels include the amount of money that is awarded for each unit of energy generated and the availability of the original free panel programme. However, by using our helpful guide on all things solar, you will be able to make an informed decision when going green. Changes to Read more [...]Read More

What You Need to Know about Electric Choice: Compare Electricity Suppliers Before You Switch

The energy industry isnt what it used to be. Deregulation has opened the doors for you to choose the energy supplier you want. Do you know what that means? It means that you can choose from an array of providers - thus potentially saving you money on your utility bill. Not all terms and contracts are the same. Here are some things to consider before changing: Whats included in the price?When you pay for energy, you always get an itemized bill. When you switch, its easy to forget to ask what will Read more [...]Read More

Wastewater Treatment Technologies

Overview With the growth of the population coupled with the change in the standards of living, our natural resource consumption is rapidly increasing. Todays global population is approximately 6 billion and projected to reach 9 billion by 2050 at the current rate of growth. With the current population, the demand for our natural resources (including water) exceeds the natural resources of the entire planet. With this in mind, its obvious that current waste water management systems are not sustainable. Read more [...]Read More