Grow Your Own

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Growing your own fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs have become very popular over the last few years. People have awoken to the health benefits, money saving aspect and overall satisfaction that harvesting the fruits of your labours can bring, and we want to help more people grow more and find new ways of growing your own veg.

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Light Emitting Wallpaper Could Help Cut Carbon Emissions

A revolutionary new product from organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology company, LOMOX, based in St Asaph, North Wales, could replace the light bulb.

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Micro-Hybrid Technology Could Stop-Start An Eco-Car Revolution

Even the most environmentally minded among us often have to frequently rely on four wheel car transportation to get us from A to B so finding a low carbon emitting car, whether it's a family car or a commuter vehicle, is important.

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Action Group Fights Proposal To Build Eco Home Near Former Asbestos Factory

A proposal to build an eco home near to the site of a former asbestos factory is facing continued opposition from a local action group.

Big Green Home Show Promotes Eco-Renovation and Self-Builds

Solar Tiles Could Eclipse Photovoltaic Solar Panels

Brixton Pound Moves Town Closer To 'Transition Town' Status

World Carfree Day 2009 Taking Place On 22nd September

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Paperback Version of The Self Sufficient-ish Bible Launched

The minds behind the Self Sufficient-ish website, which aims to help people findĀ out about becoming more self sufficient and live a lower impact lifestyle whilst still enjoying the conveniences of modern life have published their pearls of wisdom in The Self Sufficient-ish Bible.

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Low Impact Living: Simple Steps To A Greener Kitchen - Food

The food sitting in tins, bottles, cardboard boxes and plastic bags in your cupboards and fridges can have a huge impact on your family's carbon emissions.

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Low Impact Living: Simple Steps To A Greener Kitchen - Appliances

For many people, the kitchen is the hub of the home; a busy room where lots goes on.

Is Free Range All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Charity Shop Chic - Greening your Wardrobe

The Green Village Does Spring Watch!

Alpacas - The Multipurpose Member of the Family

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When out shopping, re-use old carrier bags or take a Bag For Life instead of accepting new bags.

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