Most people understand the basics of green living – turn off the lights, don’t let the water run while brushing your teeth, reuse plastic carrier bags, etc. However, we can always go further to protect the planet. Your kitchen is undoubtedly the most energy consuming area in the house with its constant heating, cooling, washing [...]
Posts Tagged ‘save energy’
9 Oct
Energy saving laundry advice – World’s first cold-wash washing machine
Energy Saving Week runs from 19-25 Oct and is all about finding ways to save energy and fight climate change. There are many ways you can save energy at home, one of which is washing clothes at a lower temperature. There are now several brands of detergent which will allow you to effectively wash fabrics [...]
28 Sep
Whirlpool 6th sense – intelligent, energy efficient technology
Back in the Fifties Britain thought the 21st century would bring all ends of technological innovation. We thought we’d be wearing silver jumpsuits, have robots at our beck and call and we’d commute by strapping on our jetpacks and zooming to the office. A most bizarre notion…or was it? Well we’re not exactly zipping around [...]
28 Jul
The Bosch dishwasher – the world’s most energy efficient dishwasher
Bosch dishwashers have a reputation for being amongst the best dishwashers on the market, and with ‘Active Water’ technology now in their Logixx and Exxcel models (premium range and mid range) they are also the most economical dishwasher on the market. The term ‘Active water technology’ is one of those promotional terms that doesn’t actually [...]
20 Jul
6 ways to save energy with your fridge
It is a legal requirement that all new kitchen appliances now come with their energy rating prominently displayed for the consumer, hence why the majority of appliances now how a high energy efficiency rating! For some, the knowledge that they are buying an eco friendly appliance is enough, but other, more eco-conscious consumers, want to [...]
