2016

Kids like looking after the environment once they can relate to the issues. Learn how to help your children understand energy efficiency.

2016

How to Choose the Best Central Air Conditioner for Your Home

13 September 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Choosing a central air conditioner for your home means taking your time to consider a lot of different features in an air conditioner; you don't want one that is underpowered even if it saves money on the purchase price, as this can mean not cooling your home properly. On the other hand, you don't want the most expensive model on the market as it may be too big and may cost more to operate.
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Waste Reduction: Is Your Home Doing Its Bit For the Environment?

13 September 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Going green ranks high on the list of things many homeowners want to accomplish; however, this is usually easier said than done. The process of conserving the environment through proper waste management involves adopting waste reduction and recycling measures. The first step should involve hiring skip bins for your waste disposal needs. Secondly, think of ways in which you can reduce the amount of waste generated in your home and conserve the environment by recycling other types of waste.
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Questions to Ask When Renting a Cheap Skip Bin

13 September 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Renting a cheap skip bin can be a good way to manage the rubbish created during a home renovation, major cleanup project and even when doing some landscaping around the home. A cheap skip bin is usually affordable for any homeowner and costs less money than the fines you might face if you let too much rubbish collect outside your home. When you are ready to rent, note a few questions to ask so you can ensure you get the right bin for your needs.
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Looking For Indoor Air Purification? Here Are Some Options To Consider

12 September 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Over the years, air pollution has become a rising concern for a significant number of people. However, you cannot escape air. There are a number of toxins found inside your home in the form of volatile organic compounds. These compounds can be found in items such as disinfectants, detergents, carpets, paints and more.  This is why air cleaners and purifiers are becoming a staple in some households. There are a wide assortment of air cleaners and purifiers that you could choose from.
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The Fiery Truth: Facts About Extinguishers

6 September 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Ordinarily, fire extinguishers wouldn't feature in your weekly shopping list. You can be excused for not knowing so much about this safety device, but the decision to invest in one is wise. A lot can be said about fire extinguishers and this article may not be enough to exhaust the topic in its entirety. That said, here are three things you should know before you pay for your purchase. Water-Based Extinguishers
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Encouraging children to save energy

Kids like the idea of looking after the environment as soon as they can relate to the issues. I have been working on ways to make sure that my kids understand that the ways that they can help the environment, and how important small changes can be to save energy and the environment. They are some of the biggest cheerleaders of energy efficiency once they have understood how important it is. This blog has tips on how to teach children about saving energy as well as some resources to help provide positive reinforcement when they do save energy at home.

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