Here’s a list of the articles I’ve written.
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How green are your solar panels?
This article has been very difficult for me to write because I get pulled in all directions by my conscience. Part of me sees the innate environmental benefit of using solar and wind, over using fossil fuels to generate electricity. But a…
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Another wood burning stove for tiny spaces
I’ve written two previous articles on the best woodburning stoves for small spaces. Part one, where I discuss some of the pros and cons of small wood burning stoves, is here, and part two (where I talk specific products) is here. Since…
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Rethinking water use – the role of the compost toilet in a drought-prone world
In the UK, the average domestic water consumption is 141 litres per day, per person. Between 20% and 30% of domestic water consumption is used for flushing the toilet. The water used for flushing your toilet is drinking quality water and will…
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Do solar panels work in the shade?
Yes, but… Solar panels do work in the shade (they will generate some electricity), but the real question should be ‘how well do solar panels work in the shade‘? The answer to that is different and depends on a lot of factors.…
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The best wood burning stove for small spaces: part two
In part one, I covered some of the background you need to cover before choosing a wood burning stove, here I’ll be discussing some of the models you can buy and will make some recommendations for you… This was originally written in…
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Building my own compost toilet – part 3 (with video)
In Part Two, I’d finished the compost toilet, but found the fan was quite noisy. In this final thrilling instalment I’ll show you how I addressed the noise issue and take stock of the project. Remember, this article was originally written in 2013.…
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Building my own compost toilet – part 2
So in Part One, I ended the article with the realisation that a few mistakes had been made! No problem, I always knew this was a prototype and that learning by doing (and making the mistakes) would help me understand the whole process…
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Making and installing a urine-diverting compost toilet, Part 1
When I started a business (no longer operating) back in 2012 selling Separett waterless toilets, I knew that I had to be a user of them too – only then, could I say with any conviction, what they were like to use…
