Lightbulb moment

Did you know that energy-saving light bulbs use up to four times less electricity to generate the same amount of light? They might seem more expensive than standard bulbs, but they last much longer. Try changing to energy saving bulbs in areas where lights are used alot, such as in the hallway, on the landing or in a child's bedroom.

Try Lyco Direct for a large selection

Made a New Year's Resolution?

Why not make this the year you change your electricity supplier and help save the planet. For more information see:www.greenelectricity.org

These suppliers provide electricity from renewable sources:

www.ecotricity.co.uk/
www.good-energy.co.uk/

 

Have a greener Christmas

click here for lots of ideas for saving money and the planet at Christmas

Who made your football??
See www.fairtrade.org.uk/products_sportsballs.htm
for more information on fairly traded sports balls

What's your global footprint?

Flying has a huge impact on our planet. If you would like to know more about the ways in which we can avoid making such a negative impact, check out these websites:

www.scotlandsfootprint.org
www.earthday.net/footprint/index.as
www.bestfootforward.com/carbonlife.htm

Maybe you would like to try to get to your destination without flying? Or what about a holiday closer to home?

www.foe.co.uk/living/articles/uk_holiday.html
www.seat61.com

Plant something local!

Encourage wildlife into your garden by planting native species.These are better suited to local conditions and don't need to be looked after as much as non-native plants. This website gives you information on which plants are local to you, just by typing in your postcode:
www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/plants-fungi/postcode-plants/

& for more information on how to plant native:
www.floralocale.org/

 

For more info call Forth Environment Link on
01786 449215.