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Ask G: Inverter technology in air conditioners

lmonaghan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1100

Is an air conditioner with inverter technology one to look out for, or is fancy advertising lingo at foot?

Ask G: Evaporative air conditioners

lmonaghan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +1000

Evaporative air conditioners save you electricity, but what about the water use?

Ask G: Turning lights on and off

lmonaghan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:15:54 +1000

Does turning a light on and off really use more energy than if you kept it on all the time?

Ask G: Decorative CFL bulbs for chandeliers

lmonaghan — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +1000

A pretty green alternative for chandelier light bulbs.

Ask G: Halogen energy savers

lmonaghan — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +1000

"New halogen energy savers" produce a warm-looking light, but compact fluorescent lamps in warmer tones are still the best eco-option.

Ask G: Pre- or post-consumer recycled paper?

lmonaghan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Post-consumer recycled materials are a more genuinely recycled product. They have previously been sold and used in homes and offices before being collected for recycling.

Ask G: Phosphate debate

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Answering the question of whether phosphates are good or bad in laundry detergents.

Ask G: Paper not made from trees

lmonaghan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Paper doesn't have to be made of wood - you can find a whole host of papers made from other interesting fibres.

Ask G: Bagging plastic

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:35:24 +1000

Does plastic contain harmful chemicals?

Ask G: Cosmetic concerns

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Should we use plant-based cosmetics?