It might not be today, but there will come a time when you look around your home or work area and realize that something happened while you weren’t looking. Build up of rubbish. Now this could have happened over time, or it could have been the result of some sort of project you were doing. (more…)
This week on the popular TV program, Grand Designs a beautiful house in Kent was featured. This house is near Staplehurst and is owned and built by architect Richard Hawkes and his lovely wife Sophie. The house itself does not rely on mains water or central heating. (more…)
Each and every year thousands upon thousands of tons of trash is poured into landfills. While we are in no danger of running short on landfill space, this is expensive in terms of space, time, and energy invested, along with the sheer waste of materials that will not ever be used again.
With that in mind, consider these reasons to keep your aluminum and steel cans out of the landfill by recycling them instead. (more…)
Taking care of the oil tank on your property is extremely important. Leaking oil is dangerous; not to mention the loss of money. According to UK law, all tanks which hold more than 3,500 litres of oil, or which are within ten metres of a river or a lake, must be bunded. (more…)
The debate over charcoal vs gas vs wood flavored grills is [really debate that may live on forever. When deciding, the 1 issue may well know is that it is [really matter of [flavor and convenience. You could also throw in electrical grills into the equation. (more…)
There are numerous issues that need to be considered when setting up a new recycling scheme in your company. For example, what waste streams will be recycled, how much waste will be produced, how many, and what type, of containers will be required, and do these need to adhere to a particular color scheme? With all these different, and sometimes confusing, aspects to think about, we may forget to consider the actual environmental impact of the recycling bins themselves. (more…)
Fresh Egg well known for their fabulous Web Design and Search Engine Optimisation initiatives have just become a sliver corporate partner of the Sussex Wildlife Trust. The decision to participate in the work of the Trust was a result of our MD Adam Stafford’s passion about the natural world and the wildlife of the county that’s evidenced by his dedication to tracking and shooting deer – but only and exclusively with a camera as his Deer Diary website shows!
The Sussex Wildlife Trust was formed in 1961, and is now the largest conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the natural heritage of Sussex.Our county has such a huge range of habitats from the dramatic coastlines around us, to the beautiful grazing marshes, the stunning chalk hills of the South Downs and internationally rare heathland. (more…)
The days of natural things are going to history. In the consumption driven world of the 20-21 century we get used to eating strawberries and bananas in January, as well as going swimming year-round, even if you are in Alaska or in the Canadian prairies.
Thus, nobody is surprised to see Olympic 2010 skating rink in Vancouver Lower Mainland, where the average February temperature is +6oC. (more…)