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How to be green and save cash

There are a number of low-cost, or even no-cost, but high impact things we can do around the home to reduce our effect on the environment. See how to live your life in a greener way, and save money
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The true cost of turning green

Supplementing the energy that powers your home with such items as solar panels and wind turbines can be expensive. How long does it take to claw back the cost from the savings you make?
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Video: A family case study

Watch what you can do about the house: A London family are given tips by money saving expert Jasmine Birtles on how to live greener lives around the home
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Most economical cars

A car that's kinder on the environment doesn't have to be one that runs on batteries or bio-fuels. It could simply do more miles to the gallon than most; see the most economical to run
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Solar panels General renewable energy guide
From wood burning stoves to solar panels, find out about renewable energy sources
 
Brick wall Cavity wall insulation
How you tell the type of home you have and what insulation would be appropriate for it
 
Radiator Heating your home
Ways to save energy and be more efficient in the way you heat your home
 
Loft insulation Loft insulation
Find out how much you can save by putting insulation in your loft, or improving what you've got
 
Lightbulbs Energy saving lightbulbs
See why energy saving bulbs are better than ordinary bulbs, what's on offer and how much they cost
 
 
Green eye Are you one of the UK's many energy obese? Answer the questions in the quiz and find out if you're a sensible energy user, or an energy abuser
Green energy for your home
Save money on your power bills
Enter your postcode below to find a green energy source for gas and electricity in your area

 
 
Green eye Think you can't afford to make green changes to your home? Think again. Check to see if you're eligible for a grant using our search tool
Fuel economy Filling up the tank is a major cost for car drivers, and driving is a major pollutant. Read our top tips on how to cut emissions and save money
Green eye Cars are one of the major human polluters, poisoning the atmosphere as well as our children. See the green options available to you

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Have you spent cash making a 'greener' home?
Yes, quite a lot
Yes, but not much
I would, but can't afford to
Not yet, but i intend to
No, and I'm not going to
Find out more
Indian children Banking on morals
See how to choose a bank with corporate policies that mean you won't be compromising your own principles by saving with it
 
House Get paid to green up your home
Hundreds of pounds are lalready available for homeowners to make their properties greener, but see how the scheme's expanding
 
Man with megaphone Share your tips and give advice
Do you have strong ideas about saving energy and leading a greener life? Share your thoughts, ask questions and give advice to others
 
Businessmen It's your business to be green
Thousands of small businesses around the country could make big savings by being greener. See how to go about it
 
 
Buying eco-friendly food
Green eye From finding your nearest farmers market to how to spot food that hasn't damaged the environment when it was being produced, see how to spend your grocery money wisely
Green up your kitchen
Green eye The kitchen is one of the most energy hungry places in the home. See how to buy more eco-friendly kitchen items and cook more energy efficiently
A car powered by chocolate Who needs petrol when you can use chocolate? Watch the start of a 4500 mile expedition across the Sahara powered by chocolate. The economical alternative?
The Green Channel Find out how to be eco-friendly with your money, car and lifestyle in our new Green Channel. Plus the chance to have your say about the environment.

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Countryside Your environment
Facts on how your environment affects you and what you can do:

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Wildlife garden
 
Kids M&S green living
Think green, shop smart: get quality eco-friendly products from M&S
 
 

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