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Below we have put together 10 top free and simple water saving tips for around the home over the summer months.

1. Don’t leave the tap running while brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your face.
2. Take a short shower rather than a bath.
3. Only use the dishwasher or washing machine when full.  A half full machine wastes water and energy.
4. Fill a saucepan of water for washing vegetables rather than leaving the tap running.
5. Once it has cooled down, use left-over water from cooking to water plants around the home and garden.
6. Check the toilet for leaks by putting a little food colouring in the toilet tank.  If colour appears in the bowl within 30 mins and following no flushes, there is a leak which should be fixed.
7. If you are on a water meter, use it to check for leaks.  Take a meter reading, avoid using water for 2 hours and if after checking the meter again there is a difference, you have a leak.
8. Use a bucket of water and sponge for car washing rather than a hose.
9. Water outdoor plants and gardens in the early morning as this helps reduce evaporation and is also a good defence against slugs and garden pests.
10. Place a layer of mulch around trees and plants which will slow evaporation of moisture and reduce the need to water them.

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These four week late booking figures reflect a rise of almost a third (31%) compared to the same period last year and almost a fifth (20%) for eight week late bookings.

The increase comes at a time when tour operators and airlines have already reduced capacity for the upcoming season and across the year in general. The late availability holiday deals that are on offer are being snapped up fast and according to Justin Francis, managing director of responsibletravel.com, it marks a pronounced increase in consumer confidence:

“There is no doubt that times were tough over the winter and consumer confidence was severely affected as a result. However, these figures are a sign that holidaymakers’ confidence is definitely improving. While it’s far too early to call an end to what might be a long recession it’s clear that in recent weeks more people are coming into the summer market looking to book and depart at short notice. Some will be disappointed that they cannot get their first or even second choice holidays as airline capacity has been reduced.”

Those countries topping the list for late bookings are: England; Italy; Morocco; Spain; France; Turkey; Wales and Greece.

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In the last in the series of Eco Holidaying in the UK, we turn our attention to family holidays and check out some fun, low carbon alternatives to the family package holiday abroad.

When it comes to eco-friendly holidays it seems families are leading the way. According to a recent survey for Take the Family, 86 per cent of parents consider the environment when they are choosing a holiday – making them more likely than any other group to opt for An eco friendly break. We have a look at some of the options for great low impact holidays in the UK

How about a 5-day environmental adventures for families of all ages at Monkton Wyld in Dorset? These holidays comprise of fun-packed, low-carbon activities including arts and crafts, games, nature awareness & bushcraft, music-making, cooking and more. The 5-day, residential holidays all have an environmental theme and are suitable for toddlers to teenagers. It’s a great way to make new friends and to take a break while the kids are suitably entertained in the fresh air. Food is vegetarian and organically-grown where possible.

Head up to the Peaks and you have Bushey Heath Farm Bunk Barns. Sustainability has been central to this holiday development in the Peak District with a proven Wind Turbine providing electricity and a Thermia Ground Source Heat Pump providing heating and hot water. There is also rainwater harvesting for flushing WCs and reclaimed building materials used throughout. Bushey Heath Farm Bunk Barns cater for small groups, family gatherings, special events or just a relaxing weekend in the Peak District!

Camping can be extremely eco friendly. How about Camping in pre-pitched Festy Tents on a family farm in the rural North Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Then try Palace Farm in Kent.This area is ideal for cycling, walking and for those with a love of the countryside. Walk through the heart of the Downland with its beautiful wooded valleys and mixture of farmland concealing many old and interesting villages. Explore old country houses, ancient churches or relax in a quiet village pub or watch a local cricket team on the green at weekends.

How about a child friendly cottage? Visit www.childfriendlycottages.co.uk for a unique collection of child-friendly self catering holiday cottages across the UK. All the cottages and farms featured welcome children under five and have a minimum level of child friendly facilities - great for family holidays! Find a family-friendly cottage and then book direct with the owner, so pay no commission or booking fee.

There are many more options out there if you are looking for a holiday that is easy on the environment and good on your purse. Try a search on google or visit sites such as Responsible Travel or Eco Tour Directory. Many parent and child websites carry recommendations and are a good place to start.

Check out EcoTrendSpotter’s Summer Essentials Eco Buying Guide.

Please remember the team at MoreEco have been supporting the BeMoreEco recycle week campaign. Also as bonus if you sign up to MoreEco during June and July they will give you an extra 100 joining points, in addition to the 500 you receive when joining. Use offer code ‘recyclenow’.

Lunch (Recycle Week Pledge)

This is my last recycled left overs lunch. Last night we had a BBQ with some friends, so today I made some wraps with lefts over salad, new potatoes, and BBQ chicken breast. It was very good indeed.

Recycle Week Video

Expanded Polystrene foam recycling machine. Just listed to the video. ARHHHH!

Recycle Week Reading

The two recycling week article which took my interest today were;-

Green think tank for kids held at recycling plant - In the first-ever green think tank for children in the UK, manufacturers and retailers have been urged to do away with unnecessary packaging on games and toys. The message came the youngsters attending the summit sponsored by British Gas, called Our Planet, Our Say. The event saw the launch of a new schoolchildren’s eco-group that represents more than 9,500 schools. (click here for full article).

Party goers can go environ-mental at this year’s festivals - Festival goers at Glastonbury festival, which falls on Recycle week, will be offered the chance to recycle their old electrical items as the organisers are encouraging revellers to be more environmentally friendly.

Workers at the event, as well as festival-goers, are being asked to recycle their old items at special collection points being set up in conjunction with waste management company and Recycle Week. All materials collected will be transported to a recycling plant after the festival and processed according to Environment Agency requirements.

Lunch (Recycle Week Pledge)

After being taken out for lunch yesterday I thought that today I should try and make something special with the left overs in my fridge and recycle them in to something interesting. So, I decided to make a home made organic pizza. With some tomatoes, chicken, spinach, sweetcorn, mushrooms and cheese i managed to use most of the left overs in my fridge and provide a healthy and wholesome meal for my kids.

Recycle week picture of the day

I came across the picture below from a site called  ’Eco Pic Of The Day‘. Titled Field Art - The Street Mike Skinner’s Crop Circles, I thought Mike Skinner’s Crop Circle could be classified as recyclable art because it can be recycled in to a normal  normal field again.

This may seems a bit week fro a recycle week news item, but it is a cool picture which i want to share with you all.

The crop circle image of The Streets musician Mike Skinner was created in a field in Somerset near the Glastonbury Festival site. Skinner, who is playing on the Jazz World stage at the event on Friday night, said he made the huge work of art because he wants his face “to be seen from space”

Recycle Week Daily Video

Following on the recycled art theme, i found this video which shows you how to make a plastic flower out of recycled plastic bottles.

The message came the youngsters attending the summit sponsored by British Gas, called Our Planet, Our Say. The event saw the launch of a new schoolchildren’s eco-group that represents more than 9,500 schools.

The think tank, made up of 20 of the schoolchildren chosen as the “greenest”, spent a day at Closed Loop Recycling plant in East London. Members discussed recycling issues and the part recycling plays in climate change and energy usage.

By the time the group concluded its discussions, it identified three policies to tackle energy wastage that it felt should be supported by the UK government.

All of the children involved agreed that new games and toys should be sold either with no packaging materials or have packaging significantly reduced. In addition, they urged soft drink companies to begin using only clear plastic bottles, which would reduce the energy required in bottle manufacturing and recycling.

The government was also advised to introduce more recycling bins and facilities in city centre, parks and other public spaces.

For more information on this article please visit www.clickgreen.org.uk.

Recycle Week Reading

Two articles have taken my interest today. They are;

Virtual food hall goes green to mark Recycle Week -VISION (Virtual Interactive Shopping Information Online) is a web-based interactive food toolkit to help consumers make more informed choices about the food they eat. The centrepiece of the site is an interactive food hall to explore and the ‘Are You Balanced?’ challenge based on the Food Standards Agency eatwell plate.

Working in conjunction with Gloucestershire county council’s Waste Management Unit, VISION can now demonstrate how easy it is to recycle everyday items from food and drink cans to cardboard cereal boxes. The site also points you in the right direction should you need more information.

Biodegradable plastic bags carry more ecological harm than good - The European Plastics Recyclers Association warned that they “have the potential to do more harm to the environment than good.” Technically what we are talking about here is “oxo-degradable” plastics. These are plastics made to degrade in the presence of oxygen and sunlight, thanks to the addition of tiny amounts of metals like cobalt, iron or manganese. Click here for full article by My Zero Waste.

Lunch (Recycle Week Pledge)

Today I did not do well. I received a phone call this morning from an old business colleague, who invited me out for lunch. I must admit it was great having a nice big lunch, but I did feel guilty. So I have decide that  tonight I am going to make something with the left overs in the fridge.  I need to make something with some vegetarian chili, bread, cucumber, roast chicken, peas, and 3/4 bottle red wine!!. I may tell you tomorrow what I did, but if you have suggestion please send us a comment!

Recycle Week daily Video

Miniature models of Manhattan, New York City by baybong38  at YouTube - “It’s a matter of two decades now to build the model of the entire city of Manhattan made of recycle pens,cigarette lighter,lego’s and anything small made of plastic. I collect them and paint,put some details so it adds a better look.But since then,i realized that vinyl eraser are more easier to design and more cheaper than lego.So enjoy the video and i’ll throw another clip on when the whole set is finish.”