Gary Fahy’s review of household heaters

Dear friends, This month I have investigated a variety of common household heaters in an attempt to evaluate the costs, and more importantly, the resulting CO2 emissions associated with their use. This might have come a little late in the year, with spring on our doorstep, however the same information will apply next winter.  First [...]

By |2021-07-19T11:22:51+02:00August 30th, 2009|

Gary Fahy’s tip to save water and electricity: fit a water-saving showerhead!

Dear friends, Considering the detrimental effect of pollution on our environment due to electricity production from fossil fuels, as well as the limited supply of fresh water, a device which reduces electricity consumption and water use is an attractive prospect. Water-saving shower and tap fixtures are not a new concept, but for various reasons they [...]

By |2017-07-24T12:01:05+02:00August 4th, 2009|

Just Fix It and Use the Old One

The economic downturn is a perfect opportunity to fix rather than throw. ‘It’s cheaper to get a new one’ – how often have we heard or said that? Or ‘beyond its sell-by date’. Built-in – or planned – obsolescence, with us since the 1930s, means manufacturers design their products’ demise or non-functionality within a certain planned timeframe specifically to pressurize the consumer to make another purchase.

By |2021-07-19T11:21:38+02:00August 4th, 2009|
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