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Effective Micro-organisms make great cleaning products

November 14, 2008 By Matt

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The Recycle Works is at the forefront of all things EM in the UK. Here Debbie blogs about how effective micro-organisms (EMs) make great probiotic cleaning products. The featured video shows how EMs tackle grease on a busy restaurant floor. Impressive stuff, plus they’re environmentally friendly. Could this mean the end of bleach? I’ve written […]

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Journalist Kate Hodal takes the compost challenge

November 14, 2008 By Matt

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Kate Hodal from Aberdeen’s the Press and Journal has taken the compost challenge. You can read about a worm massacre, fermented organic matter and nitrogen injected banana skins in her entertaining and informative pitch on the tribulations of being green. Find out about bokashi, wormeries and more conventional green thumb techniques to recycle food waste. […]

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10 must-haves for the low-impact home

August 12, 2008 By Matt

Transform your home’s green credentials in a single weekend. Our list of 10 must-haves for your low-impact lifestyle covers essentials from washing lines to compost bins. 1. Washing Line A washing line can make a huge difference to your home energy requirements. Tumble driers are massive consumers of electricity, so whenever the weather allows, we […]

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