February 2012
Monthly Archives
Heading for the last round-up
At last the Zone Ranger has found a low carbon vehicle, for getting about town. He has rounded up a whole herd and is driving them up to Muswell Hill Broadway for Saturday 31 March 2012. This is when the shops in N10 are going green and putting on festive entertainment and offering specially discounted … Continue Reading
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MHSG supports Haringey Council’s move to fortnightly waste collections
There’s a lot of griping about the council’s move to fortnightly collections. Some people just don’t like change, and others will do anything for the environment short of…well, actually doing something. Local Friends of the Earth groups have issued a statement in support of the move, which says: “We welcome the Council’s move to introduce … Continue Reading
DIY Draught-busting
Draughts allow cold air to enter your house and warm air to exit so you are more likely to leave the heating on and turn up the thermostat. Draught-proofing is a very simple and low-cost solution for immediate reductions in energy use and fuel bills and also increases your home comfort. Comprehensive draught-proofing around windows and … Continue Reading
Reducing food waste on the Broadway
According to WRAP, the waste action group, , 5.3m tonnes of still-edible food is thrown away each year. The Best Before project www.bestbefore.org.uk has the desperately sensible mission of redistributing unsold food from retailers which is past its Best Before date, to those who will benefit from it such as soup kitchens and community groups. … Continue Reading
Heading for the last round-up
At last the Zone Ranger has found a low carbon vehicle, for getting about town. He has rounded up a whole herd and is driving them up to Muswell Hill Broadway for Saturday 31 March 2012. This is when the shops in N10 are going green and putting on festive entertainment and offering specially discounted … Continue Reading
MHSG supports Haringey Council’s move to fortnightly waste collections
There’s a lot of griping about the council’s move to fortnightly collections. Some people just don’t like change, and others will do anything for the environment short of…well, actually doing something. Local Friends of the Earth groups have issued a statement in support of the move, which says: “We welcome the Council’s move to introduce … Continue Reading
DIY Draught-busting
Draughts allow cold air to enter your house and warm air to exit so you are more likely to leave the heating on and turn up the thermostat. Draught-proofing is a very simple and low-cost solution for immediate reductions in energy use and fuel bills and also increases your home comfort. Comprehensive draught-proofing around windows and … Continue Reading
Reducing food waste on the Broadway
According to WRAP, the waste action group, , 5.3m tonnes of still-edible food is thrown away each year. The Best Before project www.bestbefore.org.uk has the desperately sensible mission of redistributing unsold food from retailers which is past its Best Before date, to those who will benefit from it such as soup kitchens and community groups. … Continue Reading
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Guardian Environment blog
- Flash floods are on the rise, while the budget to tackle them sinks | Bob Ward
- How much impact did the North Sea gas leak have on the environment? | Erin Hale
- Web chat: Desertec Foundation
- Should a tidal barrage be built across the Severn estuary? | Leo Hickman
- Don't dismiss geoengineering – we may need it one day | James Wilsdon
- Charles Rothschild's incredible legacy on the Wildlife Trust's 100th birthday | Tony Juniper
- Scientists find a way to bring down cost of producing 'artificial leaf' | Erin Hale
- UK's only carbon-neutral chocolate arrives by sailing ship | John Vidal
- Goshawk's nest destroyed in Peak District grouse-shooting area
- Sheffield guarantees a wildflower meadow in bloom for the Olympic Games
