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12 helpful tips to save your water.

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As the hosepipe ban is introduced across parts of the UK, people need to make sure they’re keeping an eye on their water consumption. The shortage will affect millions of homeowners, not to mention having a potentially adverse effect on the UK’s wildlife. Cutting down water usage not only makes good environmental sense, it can save on household bills too which is why Megaflo, the water experts, have put together some practical, everyday tips to help homeowners save precious water.

 

1.    Savings on tap

There’s no need to keep the tap running while brushing your teeth or shaving as you can waste up to 9 litres a minute by just letting the water pour down the sink , so turn it off in-between cleaning(water-guide.org)[i]. This way, we are only using as much water as we really need.

 

2.    A glass a day helps keep the ban away

Why not just use one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle as this will cut down on the number of glasses to wash, reducing both your washing up time and

 3.    Make sure your wash is a full one

When using your dishwasher or washing machine make sure the load is full as this can save gallons of water and also helps you shift your piles of washing more quickly!

 

4.    A shower of savings

Spend less time in the shower and even turn off the tap in-between rinses while washing your hair.  If you aim to spend no more than two minutes in the shower it will go a long way to helping cut down on your water usage.

 

5.    Rationalise your tea-making operations!

Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need as this will save both water and energy.  Using a cup to measure out the amount of water you put into your kettle will help reduce the strain on your bank account as well as on the UK’s water resources!

 

6.    Fix your leaks

Those leaky taps can waste gallons of water, it is estimated that just one drop a second from a dripping tap wastes nearly 5,000 litres of water a year (fhc2020.co.uk)[ii]. So get the plumber in and fix those faucets! Having a new washer fitted will be a lot cheaper than the cost of the water a leak can waste.

 

 

7.    If you can, use it twice!

Never let water down the drain if you can use it again.  Did you know that you can re-use your washing-up water to water your plants and garden?  Washing up liquid is harmless to our growing friends and recycling the used dish water ensures you are doing your bit for the environment.  You can even water plants with your used vegetable cooking water!

 

8.    Keep it cool

Keeping a bottle of water in the fridge avoids you having to run the tap for a while and waste water while you wait for it to run cold.  You can then refill the water bottle as you need it and even use the water left over in your kettle to be super-efficient.

 

9.    Wash your dishes

When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Try filling one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water and wash up everything in one go.

 

10.  Keep your greens green!

However, you can wash your fruits and vegetables in a single bowl of water instead of running water from the tap through a colander.

 

11.  Forget the hose- use a bucket and sponge

Using a sponge and a bucket of water to clean your car, instead of a hose, is the smart way to keep our prized four-wheeled friends shining, without breaking the water bank.

 

12.  Stop your flushing

Did you know that each time we flush the toilet it uses the same amount of water which a person in the third world used all day for washing, cleaning, cooking and drinking?(whrnet.org)[iii]Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily; put your tissues and other waste in the bin rather than the toilet.

 

Megaflo is showing its support to helping save water by co-funding a Pump Aid project to develop water wells and flushing toilets for 21 schools in Malawi.  Pump Aid is a charity dedicated to providing clean water and good sanitation to underprivileged areas in Africa.


The evian® Alpine Experience hits the South Bank

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This January sees evian® bring all that is pure from

The Alps to London

 

The evian® Alpine Experience hits the South Bank, London

 

Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th January

 

www.facebook.com/evianUK


This January evian® is putting a fresh twist on the traditional New Year detox by shipping the positive spirit and tranquillity of its Alpine source to London in the form of a pure Alpine retreat.

With the post-Christmas and January blues setting in, evian® is transporting Londoners from the grimy crowded London cityscape to its pristine Alpine source, leaving them feeling purified and revitalised.

 

evian® is packing all of the best elements from The Alps into one derelict container and shipping it to London so participants can immerse themselves in a one-off pure experience.  Londoners will be able to book in for a slot in the container via the evian® UK Facebook page. Each 45 minute journey is designed to stimulate your five senses – leaving you feeling purified through sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.

 

From bursts of fresh mountain top air and the fragrant scent of an Alpine forest, to the warmth of a cosy log fire with stunning views over The Alps, consumers will be transported to the untouched source of evian® Natural Mineral Water for the ultimate purifying experience.

 

The purifying eating and drinking journey, includes cleansing ‘snow melt’ concoctions and edible purifying creations such as liquid nitrogen nibbles – the grey English Winter never felt further away as enjoy whilst gazing across stunning views of the Alps! All cocktails and canapés have evian® right at the heart – Natural untouched Mineral Water straight from The Alps.

 

From liquid nitrogen infused Alpine Air Crunch Bites designed to cleanse the palette and the body with antioxidants, to a rush of bubbles which burst to release a pure flavour and stimulating aroma, and a refreshing evian® Snow Melt mocktail, consumers will be educated on the health benefits that Natural Mineral Water has for your body.

 

For the first time ever, evian® will open a retreat for consumers with an interactive online twist. Six guests at a time will enter into the space and sit in the luxury surroundings of the cosy wooden Alpine lodge – with the scenery interchangeable by online Facebook polls, with fans able to trigger a snowball fight, send in a troop of lederhosen dancers or even a litter of huskie puppies. All experiences are designed to provide some light relief for consumers, leaving them feeling relaxed and happy, purifying them in unexpected ways.

 

The space is open from 11th to 15th January – the perfect time to purify your body and mind after the indulgences of the festive period.

 

To find out more and to apply for a slot for you and up to five friends go to www.facebook.com/evianUK

 

 

Who To Notify When You Move House

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Moving house is stressful at the best of times, so here is Frost’s guide to who to notify when you move.

Friends and Family.

TV Licence.
Your TV licence only covers you at your current address and won’t move with you automatically. Update it at tvlicensing.co.uk or by post.

Driving Licence.
Update it online at direct.gov.uk. Your Vehicle Registration documents will have to be returned to the DVLA. They will then send you a new one with your updated details.

Council Tax.
Tell your local council when you move out, and when you move into your new home. That way you will be billed correctly.

Mail.
You can get your mail redirected online at royalmail.com or by going to your local post office. It takes five working days so give the appropriate notice.

Doctor and Dentist
Search for practices near you new home by going to NHS.uk and entering your post code. You will have to register with the new practice

Financial Service Provider.
Banks.
Building societies.
Store Card companies.
Insurance companies.
Savings and investments.
Pension company.
Credit card company.
Do this as soon as possible. You don’t want your financial details going to strangers.

Magazine and other subscriptions.
Let them know as soon as possible. They usually need a month’s notice.

Utility Provider
Water
Gas
Electricity
Phone (and mobile phone)
Request a final bill before you move and tell them the date. Take a reading from your old home before you leave and at your new one when you move in. Just in case.

Cable/Internet providers.
If you are sticking with your provider let them know your new address straight away to minimise disruptions to your service.

Electoral register
You will need to register to vote in your new area. Go to aboutmyvote.co.uk and print off a form. Fill it in and send it to your local electoral registration office.

Finally, make sure you have signed the contract for your new home before changing things. Just in case things go wrong.

Frost Loves…Bobble Bottle

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Here it Frost we love simple ways to be environmentally friendly and save money, which is why we love the Bobble Bottle. It filters water as you drink it. I first saw it on a film set (a place not so big on saving the environment, one film I did, the cast and crew went through 2,000 bottle of water EVERY SINGLE DAY) and instantly wanted one. I asked the actor where she got it and she said John Lewis, a quick trip to John Lewis confirmed that they don’t sell them anymore. So that left ol’ faithful Amazon.

They come in a number of different sizes and colours. The Bobble Bottle – Replacement Filters (Magenta)
last for three months and cost about £6.99 to replace. It saves you money on bottled water and you use less evil plastic. Each filter equates to at least 300 water bottles, A win win situations. I bought one for myself and for quite a few other people too.

The Bobble Bottle definitely gets the Frost stamp of approval.

Budweiser Asks Guys to Help Save a Million Gallons of Water by Not Shaving

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‘Grow One. Save a Million.’ Campaign Part of Budweiser’s Annual Celebration of World Environment Day

Budweiser is asking adult men across America to help save one million gallons of water by not shaving in the days and weeks leading up to World Environment Day (June 5). As part of Budweiser’s ongoing commitment to water conservation, the Grow One. Save a Million. program allows consumers to get involved and save roughly 5 gallons of water for each shave they skip.*

Consumers 21 years of age and older can visit Budweiser’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/Budweiser) to make a pledge and share the program with Facebook friends. Participants can commit to a range of options, from a few days to multiple weeks. Ladies can get involved by recruiting male friends or family members. The page also features a daily tracker of the gallons saved to date.

“Water is a key ingredient in the brewing of Budweiser and all our beers, which is why water conservation is a priority both inside and outside our breweries,” said Kathy Casso, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at Anheuser-Busch. “In the past three years alone, our 12 U.S. breweries have reduced water use by 34 percent. Additionally, our employees and their families take action by volunteering to participate in local river cleanup projects in communities across the country.”

In 2010, more than 1,200 employees from Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch skipped shaving for one week prior to World Environment Day, helping to save about 42,000 gallons of water. This year, Budweiser is expanding the effort by inviting suppliers, partners, wholesalers, retailers and consumers to join the effort.

“Every gallon of water that we save makes a difference to our communities, so when thousands of people get together for one common cause, great things can happen,” said Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters and the face of the program on Budweiser’s Facebook page. “By pledging to skip shaving and ‘grow one,’ guys can literally wear their commitment to conserving our most valuable natural resource.”

In 1998, Pregracke founded Living Lands & Waters, a not-for-profit organization based in East Moline, Ill., dedicated to cleaning up and preserving our nation’s rivers. Today, the organization has grown to include 10 full-time employees. Pregracke’s crew travels and works in an average of 9 states a year along the Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri and Potomac Rivers, as well as many of their tributaries. Since the organization’s inception, over 60,000 volunteers have helped remove more than 6 million pounds of debris from our nation’s greatest rivers. For his efforts, Pregracke has received numerous national awards. Most recently, he was honored at the Points of Light Institute’s Celebration of Service in Washington, D.C. where all four former presidents were in attendance to celebrate the power of voluntary action.

As part of its annual recognition of World Environment Day, Anheuser-Busch and its Budweiser brand will again donate $150,000 to River Network to help support the organization watershed conservation projects in each of the company’s 12 U.S. brewery cities. These projects will include stream/river cleanups, education programs, tree plantings and various activities that support the environment and provide employees and local wholesalers the opportunity to volunteer in their communities.

World Environment Day is a day set aside by the United Nations to create awareness of the environment and encourage participation in sustainability programs. Anheuser-Busch and its parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, annually recognize this day and engage employees around the world to take action and get involved in projects that are beneficial to the environment and their local communities.