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Video Review: the Ecozone can crusher

We've been having a lot of fun at Shiny Towers this week with the foot-powered can crusher by Ecozone; a nifty little device that lets you squash empty cans for easier recycling. I'm pretty sure I should have worn more sensible footwear to give this gizmo a fair trial, but considering the high-heeled handicap we gave it, I think it stood up pretty well!

The Ecozone can crusher is available for £14 at Big Green Smile

Posted by AbiSilvester on July 18, 2008 11:00 AM in Recycling| Videos
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Video Review: The Nokia 3110 Evolve

This week, I've been testing the Nokia 3110 Evolve; the greenest phone currently on the market. Watch the video below to find out how I got on with it!

Posted by AbiSilvester on May 1, 2008 9:30 AM in Green gadgets| Videos
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Friday Fun: 1st April is 'Energy Wasting Day'

Forget Earth hour! 1st April is Energy Wasting Day. A list of tips on the best ways to waste energy has been published in advance of the occasion, including "fill the kettle right up to the brim and make yourself a nice little cup of tea" and "turn your thermostat up to the max and pop on a pair of shorts".

Posted by AbiSilvester on March 28, 2008 10:12 AM in Friday fun| Green News| Videos
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Oliver Heath brings the recycling message home

You can always trust good old Heathy to get enthusiastic about the environment, and here he is doing what he does best in a new video to promote home recycling. Visit recycle now for more info on disposing of your rubbish the green way.

Posted by AbiSilvester on March 14, 2008 11:11 AM in Green News| Recycling| Videos
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Spring clean the green way with Maison Belle

I've been checking out a new range of natural cleaning products by the fabulous Isabella Smith Apothecary. The Maison Belle range is green as they come, but it still dealt admirably with our very messy kitchen...take a look in the video below.

Posted by AbiSilvester on March 13, 2008 5:30 PM in Home & Garden| Videos
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How to: Make your own Bokashi

If you've got a composting bin sitting in your kitchen, you probably have to order regular refills of bokashi to keep it working away on that waste. How would you like to be able to make your own, cutting down on cost and carbon miles? This little video explains how it's really very simple.

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Posted by AbiSilvester on March 11, 2008 11:16 AM in Hippyshopper how-tos| Recycling| Videos
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Video Review: Natural Skincare Products

If you suffer from dry skin, moisturisers are an essential part of life (particularly if you're no longer in the first flush of youth!). But that doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to putting obscure chemicals on your face every day; here, Kiss and Makeup's Zara and I test some natural and organic skincare products that will quench and nourish your skin.

Posted by AbiSilvester on February 29, 2008 2:34 PM in Health & beauty| Videos
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