When electrical and electronic goods come to the end of their lives, many of the components can be re-used or…
Bioenergy: how local food waste powers our homes
It takes five tankerloads of food waste daily to feed the two anaerobic digesters at Lower Reule Farm. The ‘porridge’…
Collective switching for better energy deals?
Cornwall Together, the UK’s first countywide collective buying scheme for energy consumers, was launched in July 2022 How often have…
Disposal of low energy light bulbs
Some people are concerned about the mercury contained in low energy light bulbs (also known as compact fluorescent lamps or…
Appliances
The new European Energy label, introduced in June 2021, becomes mandatory from December 2021. It has four ‘A’ categories, with…
Cavity Wall Insulation materials
Around a third of the wasted heat in an uninsulated home is lost through the walls. Insulating your cavity can…
