| LOOKING AFTER OUR PRECIOUS PLANET HAS BECOME IN THE FOREFRONT OF MOST OF OUR MINDS AND SO WE ARE DEDICATING THIS SECTION TO LOTS OF INTERESTING AND USEFUL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC. This Weeks Tips on How You Can Save The Planet Shoo to the Shatoosh Shawl A fabric that some love is shatoosh wool, this wool is plucked from endangered Tibetan antelopes, which are killed for the purpose. If you covet a super-soft shawl, opt for one made from pashmina wool, which is shaved, leaving the animal intact. Glass Bottles Galss bottles are amoung the easiest items to recycle. Doing this not only saves resources (1.2 tonnes of sand,ash and limestone and 135 litres of oil for every tonne of glass recycled) but also cuts energy use - recycling just one bottles saves enough energy to power a television for 90 mins. Cooler Rinse A washing machine uses up to 90 per cent of its energy heating water. A warm wash and cold rinse will work just as well on nearly all clothes as a hot wash and a cold rinse. Flex Your Power http://fypower.org The Flex Your Power Web site is one-stop-shopping for energy efficiency. Although it's designed with California in mind, it's a powerful resource that anyone can learn from. You can accessinfo on how to by the most efficient washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, etc anmd loads more. Happy Wrapper Look for unbleached greaseproof paper. This has none of the chemical compounds often to be found in bleached greaseproof paper. After use, you can scrunch up the sandwich-smeared paper to provide valuable fibre for your compost heap. Organize Your Generosity Rather than giving randomly to charities, set up regular direct debits to your favourite causes. This will help you and the charity to plan ahead financially. Lusher Lawns Longer grass retains moisture better than short turf, so in the summer let your lawn grow at least 4cm before you cut it to avoid brown patches and unnecessary watering. Read All About It Newspaper is one of the easiest materials to recycle. Every time you recycle a pile of papers a metre high, you save a tree from the chop. Buzz Off Keep flies away naturally with essential oils such as citronella, mint, eucalyptus and clove. We will be having articles on: Composting Housekeeping with eco friendly products Environmentally friendly cars Showcasing people making a difference
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