UKAware 2010 Discounted Tickets

Sorven Media has team up with UKAware 2010 to provide you with discounted tickets.  Follow the link below and you will receive 60% off.  Tickets are priced at £6 rather than £15.

UK AWARE is unique, established and respected and will be taking place on 16th and 17th April 2010, in Olympia Two, London, UK AWARE is the UK's only green and ethical lifestyle exhibition.

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20 Simple Eco Living Tips

The team at Sorven Media thought that they should share some of their tips on living a more eco life. Eco Shopping is just one thing we can do but there are some simple steps we can make that actually do make a difference. So here there are:-

 General household

• 1. Switch your electricity to a renewable energy supplier.
• 2. Turn lights off and radiators down in rooms which are not being used.
• 3. Turn your thermostat down when you go out for the evening, or away for a weekend. 
• 4. Buy a smart meter to measure your energy in your home so you can work out how to be more energy efficient.
• 5. Insulate your home (especially your loft) and check for draughts to avoid needing to heat your home.
• 6. Turn off your electrical appliances instead of keeping them on standby. There are devices that can automatically do this for you.
• 7. Close your curtains in the evenings to keep the heat in.
• 8. Buy recycled and recyclable goods.

 Kitchen & Utility

•  9. Cut down on cooking time by using lids on your pans.
• 10. Don’t overfill the kettle when making a cuppa.
• 11. Avoid packaging. Buy loose fruit and vegetables locally or sign up to a local organic vegetable delivery service.
• 12. Recycle your rubbish and reuse what you can.
• 13. Choose energy efficient ‘A’ rated appliances when replacing your fridge, washing machine, TV or even a light bulb. There is a large variety of products nowadays to suit all types of fittings and styles.
• 14. Fill up! Only wash full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. 
• 15. Low Set your washing machine at 30 instead of 40 degrees.

Bathroom 

• 16. Install a hippo in your toilet or use an Eco Showerdrop to reduce water consumption.
• 17. Reduce your water by turning off the tap when you brush your teeth.

The home & office 

• 18. Change your car insurance and bank to a company with good green policies and credentials.
• 19. Reduce the amount of printing you do.
• 20. Walk or cycle or take public transport instead of the car.