The zero waste office

Noticed this interesting item on the Greenbuzz newsletter today - just how attainable is the zero waste office? There's more info at the link.

Lights out for Earth Hour

Google has turned its lights out today to promote Earth Hour. We're all being encouraged to turn out our lights for an hour, in the UK the time is between 8pm and 9pm. You can find Google's take on it here. We'll be going dark - will you?

Sustainability calculator

It had to happen. One of our competitors has come up with a sustainability calculator.You can find it here. Darn. Wish we'd thought of it first!

Market Transformation Project

Had an update from the Market Transformation Project this morning; their briefing note on Waste Considerations Relating to Printer Cartridges has been updated. It's at this link.

It's gratifying to see that my input was included; proof that we can all make a difference!

GREEN AND SERENE

Welcome to my occasional blog on the subject of sustainability for ordinary citizens who want to do their bit at home.

Found this widget on the Energy Saving Trust website, along with loads of other useful information. Check out the heating and hot water guide here and find out about air source heat pumps here.

Our fifty year old central heating system is long overdue an update, but how to choose the most sustainble option? My research is ongoing and I'll post what I discover here in case it's of help to others.