Portable evaporative air conditioner – MightyKool

An electricity and water miser, the MightyKool from Swampy Cooling Systems is a portable evaporative air conditioner designed with energy efficiency and off grid living in mind. Nearly 4 years on and I still think it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Read more [...]

Phantom Electricity Loads = Higher Power Bills And Carbon Emissions

Many people are still unaware unplugging appliances or switching devices off at the power point they are connected to when not in use is good for your wallet and for our planet. Read more [...]

Save energy, emissions and money with ceiling fans and roof turbines

Whether it's summer or winter, ceiling fans and roof turbines can save energy - that's good for your bank balance and good for the environment. Read more [...]

Disposing of Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Compact Fluorescent Lamps have been gaining popularity due to incandescent bulbs being phased out, price decreases and their energy saving attributes - but disposing of the bulbs poses a challenge as CFL's contain a small amount of an environmental nasty - mercury. Read more [...]

US Light Bulb Phase-out – What You Need To Know

In a small but important victory for the environment, the US incandescent light bulb phase-out has begun - albeit amid some confusion. Here's what you need to know. Read more [...]

Beginners guide to solar panels

Take a some silicon, glass, aluminium and wiring, apply some rays from the sun and you have a electricity generation system running on renewable energy. A part of my beginners guide series on solar power, learn more about how solar panels work, the different types and costs involved. Read more [...]

Our Love Affair With Gadgets Costs More Than Money

We've gone ga-ga for gadgets, but it's come at a high price to our hip pocket and to the environment. Read more [...]

What to look for in LED lighting

Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights can cut your electricity and related carbon emissions, but buyers should be aware of certain factors before purchasing an LED product. Pick up some tips from James of Lighting Matters; plus a special discount on Cree LED products for GLT readers. Read more [...]

Solar shower bag – saving water and gas when camping

Like to camp in the great outdoors, but the idea of going for days without a wash isn't for you? Consider a solar shower bag - it's an economical, earth friendly, water and energy efficient way of staying clean while out roughing it! Read more [...]

Product review – Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap

Mouse problem? If you're looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative to using poisons and spring traps aren't an option, consider an electronic trap. My test and review of the Victor Multi-Kill Electronic Mouse Trap. Read more [...]