Drinking tap water is one of the first rules for those who want to be kind to the Earth: it's convenient for your wallet, it's environmentally friendly because it saves on plastic and reduces air pollution caused by […]
A homemade water filter jug made with recycled materials. Read more »
Inflate your car tires correctly: this will reduce their wear and extend their life. Furthermore, you won't have to change them early, with the positive effect of reducing waste volume and
Simply inflate your car tires to consume less. Read more »
Your refrigerator's temperature should always be kept at an optimal level to ensure efficiency and minimize energy consumption. The refrigerator should be between 3°C and 5°C, and between -17°C and -15°C.
The right refrigerator temperature to avoid waste. Read more »
Not lucky enough to have a garden or balcony large enough to set up an urban garden? Glasshouse, the pendant lamp that doubles as a mini greenhouse for plants and herbs, comes to the rescue.
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A challenge for architects and engineers to propose eco-friendly homes that respect the Italian landscape. This was the informal consultation "Eco_Luoghi 2011" promoted by the Ministry of the Environment in collaboration with the Mecenate 90 Association. Participants were asked:
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Would you like to install a photovoltaic system on your roof? Go to the supermarket and put "sun in your cart." With the aim of expanding the services offered while continuing to invest in environmental sustainability, CoopAdriatica is launching a
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Mix equal parts vinegar and warm water to make a product that will make your windows shine. Use pieces of old newspaper to clean the surfaces. Don't worry: the vinegar smell will disappear in no time.
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Let's start with the data on domestic water consumption: 33 percent goes into showers and baths, 31 percent ends up in the toilet, 11 percent is used to run the washing machine, 3 percent
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For those who are not very familiar with the topic of energy efficiency in homes and would like to try their hand at this field, I would like to point out a particular program developed by the Canadian company Envirolytics, specialized in the development of
An app to measure your home's energy efficiency is coming. Read more »
By covering your boiler with a layer of polyurethane or glass wool insulation, you can reduce heat loss by 75%. Check with your heating engineer to ensure the thickness is suitable for your needs.
Put a jacket on the boiler to save energy. Read more »
After having analysed the criteria that allow us to have efficient lighting and therefore low CO2 emissions and with considerable savings on the energy bill, I move on to analyse the characteristics of the new types of
A Brief Guide to Efficient Lighting: Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Read More »
Christmas and Epiphany promise the usual invasion of plastic toys. Why not try to reduce the amount by purchasing toys made from recycled raw materials? For example, currently on the market there are
Christmas Gifts 2011: EcoDolls Made of Recycled Plastic and Organic Cotton Dresses Read more »
December has barely begun, but the shopping streets are already packed with people rushing for Christmas. Lights, ribbons, festoons, nativity scenes: but what about the tree? If you need a new tree, it's best to choose a fir tree.
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Architecture plays a key role in contemporary society, especially when design culture is combined with the contemporary values of energy saving, sustainability, and reduced environmental impact. Re-Cycle is an initiative that unites Architecture and
Creative Recycling Strategies Read more »
The cost of petrol has increased (by the way, here's how much you would save by replacing your car with a bike), bike sharing is slowly making its way into big cities and the bicycle has become the preferred means of delivery to
Green Christmas gifts for cyclists Read more »
Christmas is an unmissable opportunity to rediscover the true value of time and things. Seeing the birth of Jesus as an opportunity to ignite a new spirit helps restore meaning.
From the tree to the nativity scene: an eco-sustainable Christmas. Read more »
The Christmas tree, along with the nativity scene, is the unmissable symbol of the Christmas holidays. But is it real or eco-sustainable? This year, the choice is difficult. One could say that the eco-sustainable tree, as the word suggests, would be the
When organizing parties and lunches, you need to pay attention to everything. Even the details. Ecoseven.net helps you do just that, offering a guide to making a DIY centerpiece with recycled materials. To create
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Christmas is likely to be one of the most environmentally risky times of the year. A very high level of waste production is concentrated in just a few days, perhaps coupled with less attention to
Ten rules for a green Christmas Read more »
A time of crisis. Yet looking at our lifestyle, you wouldn't think so. And we're not talking about designer shoes or the latest fashion bags. We're talking about everyday life. Yes, because so many things need to change to avoid wasting money.
Helpful tips for avoiding waste and fighting the crisis. Read more »
