Earth Notes: Being Frugal AKA Conserving and Saving @Home

Auto-updated 2022-08-13.
By Damon Hart-Davis.

Learn about using less and making what you have go further: electricity, gas, food, you name it! #frugal #cutCarbon

Articles on how to cut consumption and waste; doing more with less. From cutting unplanned ventilation to better cooking by induction. Frugality will make the world go round while cutting climate breakage! Save the extravagance for mating displays and major celebrations, maybe...

Aerogel on The North Face (2015)
Low-Carbon Efficient Dishwashing
Low Carbon Family Holidays
Low-Power Laptop/Server (2007)
MHRV (Mechanical Heat-Recovery Ventilation) and HR25H Review
On Clip-On Power Meters for the UK: Review (2011)
On DC and USB Power Meters: Review
On NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
On Setting Up a Raspberry Pi 2 as Off-grid Server
On Setting Up a Raspberry Pi 3 Off-grid Server
On Setting Up a Raspberry Pi as Off-grid Solar-Powered Server
On Setting Up the SheevaPlug Linux 'Embedded' Computer (2009)
On Super-Insulating Our Smallest Bedroom and a Half (2011)
On The Green Light Signal and Beyond (2021)
On the IKEA SMAKLIG Built-in Induction Hob: Review
On the LIME Energy Saving Plug: Review (2011)
On the Pasta Perfect - Two Pots with Thermal Wrap: Review (2008)
Saving Electricity and Gas
Saving Electricity and Gas: Side Story (2007 to 2011)
Super-Insulating Our Living Room (2010)
Testing an Existing House For Air Leaks (2009)
Thermal Imaging Survey: DIY vs Professional
Triple Glazing in Sunny London (2012)
Vent-Axia Lo-Carbon Tempra single-room MHRV: Review