4k ultra HD TV’s – starts energy usage arms race again!
It’s time for another television technology arms race again! First we had flat-screen plasmas to replace our space consuming tube TVs, followed by the LCD HD ready revolution, then full HD, uninspiring 3D televisions which failed to light up the … Continue reading
Sust-it’s Top Ten energy saving tips for students
Student accommodation has come a long way in recent years – the purpose built – en-suite, well equipped, serviced flats that many first year students experience is very different from the cold, damp rooms I remember. No worries about energy … Continue reading
The clocks are a changing – energy usage goes up!
Getting up in the dark, then coming home from work in the dark certainly isn’t any good for your vitamin D levels, or your bank balance, as energy usage starts shooting up as soon as the clock go back. Your … Continue reading
Is the Beko ECOWMB81445LW A+++ the best energy efficient washing machine at an affordable price?
Is this a low cost super energy efficient washing machine for the price conscious consumer? At just over £200 it certainly looks that way. This washing machine features a large 8kg drum, which means fewer washes per week. According to Beko … Continue reading
Air watts or motor watts, what does this mean when buying a vacuum?
It’s estimated that we typically spend one hour per week vacuuming. This, rather dull fact, does make it easy to determine how much it costs in electricity usage. New EU regulations effective from 1st September 2014, mean that vacuum cleaners … Continue reading