For more tips and ideas on how to live a greener life, here's another blog you should check out -
http://greenlivingideas.blogspot.com/
April 27, 2009
April 10, 2009
Green Networking
We're holding a green networking event at the Eco Conference Centre at Sheepdrove Organic Farm in Berkshire, from 7.30-9.30pm on 19 May 2009.
This event will give you the opportunity to network with other businesses who are looking for ways of saving energy and saving the enviroment. You can find out about how the Eco Conference Centre was built for a sustainable future; you can talk to businesses who supply products and services that help you and your business to save money.
Tickets are just £5 each (+VAT) and includes tea, coffee and biccies. Click here to buy your tickets, or email Chantal@Appletreeuk.com.
If you'd like to exhibit on the night, please get in touch and we'll let you know what's available.
See you there!
This event will give you the opportunity to network with other businesses who are looking for ways of saving energy and saving the enviroment. You can find out about how the Eco Conference Centre was built for a sustainable future; you can talk to businesses who supply products and services that help you and your business to save money.
Tickets are just £5 each (+VAT) and includes tea, coffee and biccies. Click here to buy your tickets, or email Chantal@Appletreeuk.com.
If you'd like to exhibit on the night, please get in touch and we'll let you know what's available.
See you there!
February 20, 2009
The Lighter Side of Switch?
We've produced a short video about Switch that you can watch by clicking here.
If you enjoy it, please forward the link to as many people as you can and help us to spread the word about how we can all save energy and save money.
If you enjoy it, please forward the link to as many people as you can and help us to spread the word about how we can all save energy and save money.
February 17, 2009
Two More Green Ideas
Here are my two favorite green ideas for this week:
- Sheeppoopaper - made without harming any trees! Sheep only digest half of what they eat and the rest is useable fibre, which is being turned in lovely paper. Take a look at www.CreativePaperWales.co.uk.
- Buy Green By Mail - a great catalogue from the Centre for Alternative Technology. From gadgets to how to books to useful stuff. See www.Cat.org.uk for more information.
Share you favorites green ideas here!
February 2, 2009
Sign up to the Switch Newsletter!
We've started publishing a monthly email newsletter to bring you news on events and more energy saving tips. It's free and will be delievered to your inbox at the beginning of every month. To read the February issue, click here. If you'd like to subscribe, click here.
January 23, 2009
The Light Bulb Moment
Someone asked me recently how I got the idea for Switch. I was travelling home by train, late one Saturday night and we passed through Reading. I saw a huge office block, empty of people and yet with all the inside lights blazing! Not only that, but their two storey car park, which was empty of cars, was also fully lit. WHY? If there's no one there, why are the lights on?
That's what got me thinking about encouraging businesses to switch off their lights at night and save energy - and therefore money.
If you work for one of those businesses - whether in an office or a shop - that leaves lights switched on, ask yourself why. Do you really need to leave every single light on when you're not there?!?!
That's what got me thinking about encouraging businesses to switch off their lights at night and save energy - and therefore money.
If you work for one of those businesses - whether in an office or a shop - that leaves lights switched on, ask yourself why. Do you really need to leave every single light on when you're not there?!?!
January 16, 2009
The Launch Dinner
The details for the launch of Switch have been finalised!
When? Friday 20 February 2009 at 7pm for 7.30pm
Where? The Shillingford Bridge Hotel, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
What? Three course dinner, wine and coffee
How Much? Just £25 per person. Buy a table of 10 and get a discount!
This will be a great networking opportunity for you and you'll also get to hear more about Switch and how you can get involved.
To buy tickets, go to www.Appletreeuk.com and click on the Switch link on the Home page.
When? Friday 20 February 2009 at 7pm for 7.30pm
Where? The Shillingford Bridge Hotel, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
What? Three course dinner, wine and coffee
How Much? Just £25 per person. Buy a table of 10 and get a discount!
This will be a great networking opportunity for you and you'll also get to hear more about Switch and how you can get involved.
To buy tickets, go to www.Appletreeuk.com and click on the Switch link on the Home page.
January 9, 2009
Switch on Video
If you'd like to hear about Switch, click here to watch a short video of me talking about it!
January 8, 2009
Share Your Energy Saving Tips
Do you have a great energy saving tip that you'd like share with all our other readers?
Is there a product that you've bought recently that helps you save energy and money? Which websites do you go to for advice? What books have you read that can help?
Please add your tips to this thread by posting comments here. Feel free to add links to where we can go to buy the product/visit the website/find the book. And give yourself a mention too - you deserve it for sharing your energy saving tip!
Is there a product that you've bought recently that helps you save energy and money? Which websites do you go to for advice? What books have you read that can help?
Please add your tips to this thread by posting comments here. Feel free to add links to where we can go to buy the product/visit the website/find the book. And give yourself a mention too - you deserve it for sharing your energy saving tip!
January 6, 2009
Switch - the Launch and the Leader
A lot has happened since my last post - in particular two major advances have been made.
Firstly I was given the challenge of finding someone else to lead Switch. My good friend Gill Gee has risen to the challenge and is now in charge. Gill runs her own business (take a look at http://www.oceanwake.co.uk/) and is looking to raise her profile in her business community. We both think that Gill leading Switch is the perfect way for her to do this. So I have been relegated to official blog poster and Gill has also asked me to set up an email newsletter for Switch - I'll let you know when it's ready. I'll be publishing regular updates on the project.
The second piece of exciting news is that the official launch of Switch will be held on Friday 20 February 2009 at the Shillingford Bridge Hotel in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The hotel is giving us a great price - tickets will be available very soon. The evening will be a chance for you to find out more about the project and how you can get involved. It will also be a chance for you to network with other business people, swop business cards and meet potential clients!
If you'd like to take a table at the launch dinner or sponsor the event, do get in touch with Gill - she's in charge now!
Firstly I was given the challenge of finding someone else to lead Switch. My good friend Gill Gee has risen to the challenge and is now in charge. Gill runs her own business (take a look at http://www.oceanwake.co.uk/) and is looking to raise her profile in her business community. We both think that Gill leading Switch is the perfect way for her to do this. So I have been relegated to official blog poster and Gill has also asked me to set up an email newsletter for Switch - I'll let you know when it's ready. I'll be publishing regular updates on the project.
The second piece of exciting news is that the official launch of Switch will be held on Friday 20 February 2009 at the Shillingford Bridge Hotel in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The hotel is giving us a great price - tickets will be available very soon. The evening will be a chance for you to find out more about the project and how you can get involved. It will also be a chance for you to network with other business people, swop business cards and meet potential clients!
If you'd like to take a table at the launch dinner or sponsor the event, do get in touch with Gill - she's in charge now!
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