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1. Sign Up Online To Become An Organ Donor - 08 Mar 2008

   I have signed cards previously but now it has been registered online – My first action

2. Shelve The Bottled Water - 16 Aug 2008

   We reuse plastic bottles and sports bottles as well. We have not long installed a magnet to help prevent limescale while retaining the minerals – which I think is working so tap water is tasting much better and not costing us in electricity or salt blocks to achieve the results!!

3. Dry clothes outdoors. - 16 Aug 2008

   I agree with Suesuesuesue’s comment above Use vinegar in final wash and you will be amazed at how soft the clothes are. My son has eczema and I started using vinegar as a way of getting all the soap out of the clothes. Makes you wonder about all this sofner….
   Regarding drying I put up hooks either side of the garage and strung a strong line back and forward between the hooks. Engough to hang a load of washing out at a go. Also handy for a tent or sleeping bag to air out after camping

4. Compost Your Leftovers - 16 Aug 2008

   Started composting about April or so Potatoe and other veg/ fruit peelings and guinea pig litter. Fairly new to it but it is becoming part of my everyday routine. We got our composter from the council (They had a special deal with gardening company). Egg shells are another thing…

5. DIY vegetables! - 28 Apr 2009

   Woo hoo after many years on the waiting list we have finally gained our allotment…. and so the hard work begins and urggghhh missed the seed sowing season. But what fun !! Really bringing the family together a bit of moaning but soon fall into a pattern and enjoying being outside. The veg will be a bonus