We’ve looked at appliances and cooking recently, as two areas where we might be able to save money during a time of high energy costs – and reduce our carbon footprints at the same time. In this article, we’ll take a look at heating. In many ways this is the most important place to lookContinue reading “Where to save energy: heating”
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Where to save energy: cooking
Reducing our energy use is good for the climate, and it’s also good for household budgets – a double win of lower bills and lower carbon. We recently looked at the appliances that use the most energy around the home. Let’s zoom in on something specific this time: cooking. How we cook makes a bigContinue reading “Where to save energy: cooking”
Where to save energy: appliances
As price rises drive people to look for ways to save energy, it pays to know which appliances use the most power. If you know what’s most expensive to run, you know what to switch off! This chart from Bloomberg is a neat visual summary of how much it costs to use various appliances, inContinue reading “Where to save energy: appliances”
Luton residents fundraise for Pakistan
Luton residents are rallying in support of communities in Pakistan after the country was hit by historic flooding. Mosques, local businesses, organisations and individuals have been working together, hosting events including a sponsored car wash and a charity dinner. The funds will go towards relief efforts in Pakistan, where 33 million people have been affectedContinue reading “Luton residents fundraise for Pakistan”
Reporting on the Youth Climate Conference
The closing video from the Youth Climate Conference 2022. And yes, people are already talking about a date for the 2023 conference, so watch this space. We were delighted to be able to partner with Youth Network, along with the council, Culture Trust, Luton Rising and and University of Bedfordshire to help out with thisContinue reading “Reporting on the Youth Climate Conference”
Cycling made E-asy pilot project
Luton has been selected as one of five pilot locations for a new electric bike scheme. Cycling Made E-asy is a government funded scheme run by the Cycling UK agency. It provides free loans of electric bikes, offering people an opportunity to try out a variety of different types – including cargo bikes, folding bikes,Continue reading “Cycling made E-asy pilot project”
XR’s Carnival for Life to visit Luton
Extinction Rebellion are touring a ‘Carnival for Life’ around the East of England, and will be bringing their “big, bold, colourful and beautiful” celebration to Luton on Friday the 22nd of July. The carnival will start at Manor Road Park at 3pm and proceed towards George Street and the town hall, where there will beContinue reading ” XR’s Carnival for Life to visit Luton”
The Youth Climate Conference
Zero Carbon Luton is delighted to be working with Youth Network on the Youth Climate Conference, which will take place on the 11th and 12th of July 2022 at Stockwood Park. Organised by and for young people, this youth-led conference be an opportunity to learn, to question, to help to shape a better future. DayContinue reading “The Youth Climate Conference”
Factcheck: Luton’s efficient homes
Luton often appears in lists compiled by PR companies hoping for a bit of news attention. Their methodology can often be highly suspect, giving entirely false representations of the town. I recently came across two rather different perspectives on the efficiency of Luton’s homes. This survey had Luton at number five, as one of theContinue reading “Factcheck: Luton’s efficient homes”
What could you forage in your local park?
How many edible plants could you find on a stroll through your local park? Residents of High Town got to find out recently, on a walk in People’s Park with Jane Simmons, aka The Hitchin Forager. Starting at the park’s green flag, it took a matter of yards to find the first edibles tucked awayContinue reading “What could you forage in your local park?”
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