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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.

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.

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?