Ecoitis (n): An irrational itch one gets when considering ways to save energy or money.
Oxford English Dictionary. (No, not really – but maybe one day!)
Economy-itis (ECOitis for short) came about as a result of the rising cost of energy and generally dealing with living with the effects of that, plus a general desire to do a bit to reduce our CO2 footprint as well as being just a little more self-sufficient.
The site has hints and tips that anyone can try out and will definitely help make a difference to an energy bill; there’s a section to help the budding DIY-er who feels they want to have a go at a few simple tasks but isn’t sure where to start or what tools they need.
We have lots of ideas that a more enthusiastic person can look into or develop further – and all while offering a general discussion around the whole idea of living comfortably without wasting two of your precious resources: money and energy.
For a bit of light relief, we have a myth-testing section where we set out to prove or disprove some of those things you may have heard. Let’s find out if Granny was right all along! (spoiler: she generally isn’t.)
Finally, there’s an Eco Home area; a collection of articles and studies that look into energy conservation in more detail. We cover how solar panels work & how to make best use of them, what solar storage means, explore water conservation ideas and generally take a tour around the concepts that, perhaps, will become common practice one day.
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