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To raise the awareness of the dangers of coal fired power stations, GreenPeace has released a funny cartoon called CoalFinger, which is a parody of the James Bond movie GoldFinger. The cartoon is full of innuendo and dodgy puns (like most bond films really), but serves to highlight the fight for clean and renewable energy.

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Most butter products come wrapped in a heavy duty greaseproof foil that cannot be recycled. So how can you go about reusing the butter foil so that it gets another lease of life before you throw it out?

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You’ve heard about ebooks and text book renting for students, and of course using your local library, but how about a simple book and magazine swap at your place of work?

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I have nothing against Post-It for their sticky notes. This tip is more about reducing your reliance on using brand new paper, and getting the maximum life from old note paper.

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If you end up with a stack of business cards for whatever reason, there’s another way you can reuse them before you recycle them.

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This Holiday season you may notice a new style of “Christmas light” on the shelves, I’m talking about LEDs. These new light-emitting diodes only draw 0.04 watts and are up 90 percent more efficient than their incandescent counterparts.

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Switching from conventional batteries to rechargeables is a quick, easy and convenient way to reduce one’s carbon footprint. Take a second to think about what battery operated devices you have at home and work. Your remote controls, wireless computer mice, cordless telephone, MP3 players, torches, clocks, electronic scales, and most kids toys too!

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Here is a wonderful trick that will get rid of your fruit flies almost instantly!

To eliminate fruit flies, you will need the following:

• A little bowl (A ramekin used for crème brûlée works perfectly)
• Apple cider vinegar (any sweet juice will do if you don’t have this)
• Plastic wrap (cling film)

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Though air conditioners use tons of energy, some climates make it difficult to live without them. So if you’ve got one in your home or office, make sure the filters are changed and the units are serviced regularly.

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Research is showing that Nalgenes and other similar bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA), an oestrogen-like chemical. Too much oestrogen in the water supply is a bad thing.

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Recycling is all well and good, but if you can reuse something, that’s even better. Rehased Clothes is a clever concept where people can exchange fashionable and attractive clothes with other like-minded individuals.

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Have you gone to your local library lately? It is probably a wealth of information like mine. I think that local libraries are under-used.

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Did you know that modern energy efficient dishwashers use less water compared to washing your dishes in the sink? So you might think it’s the lazy option, but in fact you can save money on your water bills. Sure, a dishwasher uses electricity, but far less than what they used to.

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One great way to help the planet is to host a Go Green Fundraiser. The idea is simple, instead of selling the same tired old fundraising products that customers have been buying for years, you offer all natural, organic, and earth friendly products.

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Choosing human-powered exercise like running or walking outside, yoga, pilates, etc. is an easy way to cut down on energy usage.

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With the environment and being eco-friendly becoming a growing concern, there are a few organisations that have been set up to help people save money and be more eco-aware. One of these organisations in the UK is called the Energy Saving Trust. The Energy Saving Trust gives impartial energy saving advice for your home, businesses and communities.

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You should already be an expert on plastic recycling symbols, but how good are you with packaging labels? Did you know that the green dot means nothing about recycling?

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If you have loads of plastic bags, you could recycle them at the supermarket or use them as bin liners. However, if you want a more creative approach, there’s a great article on how to spin yarn and knit a bag from ordinary plastic grocery bags.

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If you’re getting a load of junk mail through your letter box, then these stickers for your front door or mail box will be great to discourage junk. These stickers cost just £1 each and you will get an opt-out card to stop unaddressed items delivered by the postman, for free.

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Most people would be surprised to learn that the paper and printing industry ranks fourth among manufacturers in the amount of energy used. Producing paper and the electricity used for factory operations requires a massive amount of energy, and thus fossil fuels. Printers, thus, are major users of natural resources.

Certified Green Printers like Bacchus Press keep track of their total energy usage and implement strategies for offsetting the environmental impact of their businesses. The goal is to be a “sustainable printer.”

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