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The economy's in a mess and our governments are encouraging us to spend. Spending is fine, but so much of what we buy these days on a whim is rubbish, and all the additional waste is bad for the environment. Pick up some tips to reduce impulse buying.
Looking for an environmentally friendly way to keep food and drinks cool without electricity? A pot-in-pot fridge, also known as a Zeer pot, just might do the trick. Great for emergency situations, there's no moving parts and it's cheap and easy to make.
So what gift should you get for the person who has everything? Absolutely nothing. Consider giving something to someone else on their behalf; such as an environmental group.
In this age of soaring gas prices and the looming threat of climate change; by doing more of your shopping online you can save on fuel, emissions and probably score a bargain on the way.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology has come a long way in recent years, becoming cheaper and even more efficient. LED lamps may soon challenge CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) as the leading energy saving, green lighting choice.