Saving money and energy - should you buy recycled tyres?

Is it safe to get second-hand tyres fitted on your car? How to retailers acquire old tyres, and do they have to follow any safety regulations? Will part-worn tyres pass an MOT? Are there any alternative ways to save money on tyres without the safety concerns? Find out in this article from MotorSearch: Is it safe to buy part-worn tyres?

Part-worn tyres are tyres that have been removed from another car and re-sold. If your tyres aren’t brand new, then they are part-worn. They could have been recovered from write-offs or scrapped cars, or simply from people who like to replace their tyres early. It is perfectly legal to put used tyres on your car in the UK. And let’s be honest, if you’ve ever bought a second-hand car and kept the existing tyres on it, you’ve technically driven on part-worn tyres. Many budget-conscious drivers choose to buy part-worn tyres rather than paying for expensive brand new ones. It’s estimated that 5.5 million used tyres are sold in the UK every year, according to industry body TyreSafe. Continue reading... 

Some technical advice

In a slight departure from our usual green energy talk, we've found some really good articles and guides about making your website visible on Google. Those of you interested in tech and web design should definitely give these a read!

http://solutch.topreviewfor.com/How-to-get-f1442.html
http://dataclub.c-cc.co/How-to-get-1c8f7.html
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http://duneslabs.itsaboutseo.com/Learn-how-to-get-008be.html
http://gadgets.publizhare.com/Learn-how-to-get-1aa16.html

We hope you find these useful! Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments!

Wednesday links!

This weeks links all have an outdoor theme, from nature to gardening. Take a look and let us know what you think!

http://choroni.seeking4love.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-88242.html
http://recrugi.topreviewfor.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-6cf5c.html
http://buzzleague.c-cc.co/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-5d998.html
http://longviewutilities.itsaboutseo.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-d3151.html
http://onixel.topreviewfor.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-d7d6c.html
http://grayrockgroup.halfwaydeal.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-7997b.html
http://mission.publizhare.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-2629a.html
http://pintitect.c-cc.co/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-61f90.html
http://kingswayadvantage.halfwaydeal.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-7bfc4.html
http://onixel.topreviewfor.com/Outdoor-Furniture-How-to-purchase-it-onlineon-a9b34.html

Seen something newsworthy you think we should know about? Tell us in the comments!

Save money by growing your own!

Let's face it boys and girls - food is expensive! So why don't you try growing your own tasty fruit and vegetables from the comfort of your own back garden. Here's a great planting & growing cheat sheet from the Garden Furniture Land blog. The same company also sell a range of grow your own equipment. Give it a try and tell us how you get on!

Wednesday links!

A roundup of some useful links and resources related to energy saving and the energy industry.

Energy Share

A website dedicated to making energy less boring, with guides, news, videos and infographics - more info here.

Ozo Share

A social network dedicated to environmental and energy issues - think Facebook with a green angle. More here.

Ontario Completely Off Coal

The Canadian province of Ontario has closed it's last coal power plant, as reported by ecogeek.

More handy links

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zeven-Energy/262888820568446
https://twitter.com/zevenenergy/
http://www.linkedin.com/company/zeven-energy
http://www.scoop.it/t/energy-efficiency-by-zeven-digital
https://dribbble.com/shots/1669966-Energy-company-website
http://creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2014/july/barrowlands-album-pathway-jim-lambie
http://www.hollywoodhealth.co.uk/about-us/
https://www.behance.net/samburgon
http://www.nobraina.co.uk/blog/50-tips-for-private-renting/
http://en.paperblog.com/students-build-record-breaking-electric-car-968655/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124382217@N06/14901813591/

Facts about cavity wall insulation

If your house was built in the mid-20th century, it may have empty cavity walls. If you don't get them insulated, you could throwing away as much as £250 per year, according to data from the Energy Saving Trust. Luckily, cavity wall insulated can be retro-fitted. The process is simple and only takes a couple of hours - the installer will drill a few small holes in your walls, pump in the insulation, and seal up the holes when they're finished. Your walls will retain more heat and you will be able to turn town the thermostat.

If you are unsure whether you have cavity walls there is a great guide called How do I know if I have cavity walls?

Your free insulation is paid for using government ECO funding so it won't cost you a penny! - the cost is covered by one of the major energy suppliers. It's a win-win situation!