Recycling Markets

Unless you’re driving a state of the art 4×4 vehicle then your car will come equipped with standard lighting.

It’s not until you experience driving at night with the latest and greatest lights that you realise just what a difference the right lights can make to your off road experience.

There are lots of different types of upgrades to choose from that can cost you anything from £50 to £500, so check out our info before you make a decision about which lights are right for your 4×4. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s easy to think that we’re doing enough for the environment by simply recycling our paper and plastic.

However, we could just as easily save our planet and to some extent our bank balance by recycling one of our most valuable commodities which we often take for granted – water. Read the rest of this entry »

In recent years mining has received a bad press due to its impact on the environment and the unethical treatment of workers across the world. However, mining is becoming more ethical and in some cases mining is even helping the environment. Read the rest of this entry »

We all know it’s important to recycle, but it can sometimes seem like yet another chore to add to our list.  While there is no magical way of making recycling seem super fun or exciting, there are ways to make it simpler and fit into our daily routine more easily.

Buying a compartmentalised bin which has separate sections for general waste and various forms of recycling will save you from having to separate out your entire collection of recyclables at the end of every week.  These bins are becoming more readily available and while they are admittedly larger than your average waste bin, they are worth the time they will save you and are produced in a variety of colours and styles to suit your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Candles are experiencing somewhat of resurgence in popularity of late, with designer brands of scented handmade candles in jars selling for up to twenty-five pounds each.  Candles make great presents and are enjoyable to use but you may be surprised to learn that they are in fact simple to make and can even be mixed with vintage or unused items to create a unique feature.  The basic equipment and tools to make your own candles are readily available from craft shops or through the internet and will set you back less than twenty pounds. You can also buy the ‘raw’ materials from any good craft shop or online. It only takes 20 minutes to melt the wax and prepare the mould and four or five hours for the candle to harden before you can start to add your own personal touch. Read the rest of this entry »