by rachel | May 25, 2011 | Green alternatives, Travel/transport
Following Monday’s post about going carfree, here are my tips for urbanites who are planning to make a bike their main form of transport. 1. Which bike? If you haven’t already got a bike, you’ll need to think about what type of bike to get. I bought...
by rachel | May 23, 2011 | Finance, Travel/transport
I ditched my car ten years ago. I’d been debating with myself whether to go car free for a few months as I was using my car less and less. I wasn’t sure though. If I got rid, would I be able to manage? I was self-employed with clients all over South East...
by rachel | May 19, 2011 | Decluttering, Freegle/Freecycle, Reuse, Waste disposal
This month’s area for decluttering is part of my loft. That part of my loft in which I keep old decorating materials. And it’s a salutary lesson in not hoarding. When you’re green-minded, it’s doubly tempting to hoard. I hate to put anything in...
by rachel | May 16, 2011 | Energy consumption, Green alternatives, Water consumption
In response to a request for laundry tips, here goes: 1. Balls! Instead of detergent, I’ve used Eco-Balls for years. Though I was initially sceptical, I’m happy with how effective they are. OK my laundry’s not like a detergent commercial. Sometimes a...
by rachel | May 16, 2011 | Decluttering, Using less, Waste disposal
That might seem a simple question. Not so I’m discovering. Developing the products I’m going to be offering through the green decluttering service I’ll be launching soon (watch this space!), has had me examine what I mean by green decluttering. Some...
