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Graham's Green Energy Blog

Hello! My name is Graham and this is my green energy blog. I was inspired to start this blog when my 8-year-old son returned home from school with his science homework. The homework consisted of information and questions relating to climate change. I was shocked to discover the impact humankind was having on the planet so I decided to take action. I contacted a green energy company and asked them to conduct an assessment on my home. I then installed double-glazed windows and solar panels on my home. These measures mean I do not need to rely on carbon generated power.

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    Playing with Fire: Why Fire System Maintenance is No Joke
    Fire systems are an essential part of any building's safety infrastructure. They are designed to detect and respond to fires, providing early warning and protection for occupants and property. However, it's not enough to simply install a fire system and forget about it. Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure that the system remains in good working order and can provide the necessary protection in the event of a fire.  Functional 

    Two Tips to Follow if You're Organising a Community Clean-Up Project
    If you are organising a community clean-up project in your local area to improve the local environment, here are some tips to follow. Arrange for those involved to chip in for a rubbish removal service for your waste collection It's important to ensure that all of the rubbish you and the other volunteers pick up is removed from the area in a responsible manner. Whilst each of you could potentially take home one filled rubbish bag each and put it in your own household bin, this might not be practical or sanitary, as you'd need to transport the refuse you collect back to your homes in your vehicles.

    Does your business have an odour problem?
    No business operates in a vacuum. Your business activities will have an impact not just on your staff but on your neighbours, your local area and on the natural environment. This connected-ness is the reason that there are rules about how your company can operate and what you can and can't do on your site. No doubt you are familiar with restrictions governing, noise, and the emission of harmful chemicals into the environment.

    Tips for disposing of asbestos
    Having asbestos-containing materials in your home poses a hazard to you and your family. You may hire a professional to remove the materials or opt for DIY removal, which is not advisable. Asbestos-containing materials will require proper disposal as asbestos is harmful to the environment. A few tips for asbestos removal include the following: 1. Contact a recycling centre It is possible to dispose of asbestos in a recycling centre near you.

    Essential Tips for Cleaning your Grease Trap
    As an essential tool in keeping your drains clog-free, your grease trap plays an important role in your restaurant. Although its efforts are quite passive, you can't just forget about it and allow it to do its job. If you want your grease trap to continue being effective, there are certain steps you need to take towards maintaining it. Choose the Right Trap Size If you purchase a grease trap that's too small, it won't be able to handle the amount of fat your restaurant is producing.

    Guidelines to Help You Drill Bore Water Successfully
    Drilling a borehole is often the simplest way to ensure that you have a stable and reliable supply of water in the home. However, the process can be challenging, especially if there are no bores near you to help you determine where to look for aquifers. When you do not follow due diligence, you end up digging up a dry well, which will be a waste of time and a drain on your resources.

    Scrap It All
    When it comes to recycling and making some money on top of it, recycling scrap metal is one of the best things you can do. Scrap metal recycling is such a booming industry because it is easy to reuse most metals and turn them into other products to make a profit. This is because the process that goes into creating metal objects can sometimes take longer than recycling and reshaping it and even cost more in the long run.

    Why You Should Introduce a Fire Warden for Your Business
    Fire is an ever-present danger and is something that every business owner has to take very seriously. If you run a facility of some kind where you employ staff or welcome visitors for commercial reasons, then you have a duty of responsibility to those people and must implement measures to ensure that you are ready for anything. As part of your plan you may decide to appoint a fire warden, but why is this such a good idea and what is involved?