A Great Time For A #LowCarbonLiving Challenge

Room with two ceiling lamps, one with light bulb removed

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The 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living challenge continues.

As we seek to make changes and transform the way we live, we often look for a ‘good time’ to start a new habit.

Right now is a really good time. (Any time is!) Continue reading

How I Tried Travelling By Electric Bicycle

Electric bicycle - step-through, foldable

Days 33 & 34 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living: the story of how I finally managed to try travelling by electric bicycle within my city (as distinct from a short pedal around a carpark or a patch of grass) – and what my experience was like. Continue reading

3 Lower Carbon Energy Efficient Ways To Cook Fruit

 

Days 29, 30, 31 & 32 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living.

Summer in my garden means lots of fruit. And with so many plums at the moment, both on my trees and on the ground, the question arises: how to use them all so none go to waste? This is especially important given they now contain nutrients and water they have extracted from my soil and their come with zero food miles and thus, unlike anything I buy, zero damage to our climate from energy used to grow, transport and store them.

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How To Use Less Fuel For Local Car Trips

Day 28 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon LivingFuel gauge, white on black, red needle near E

Despite my best efforts, sometimes it seems I really don’t have much option but to drive.

Usually it is because I have multiple commitments and/or errands in places that are far apart in distance but fairly close together in time. That combination makes it impossible for me to get to them all by Continue reading

Why It Is Important To Gather & Use Fallen Fruit…And How To Do It

Fallen plums amongst leaf litter mulch

Day 27 of 365 Days Of Low Carbon Living.

I love growing my own food.

Getting local food without the effort of growing or picking it is even better. Continue reading