Saturday, 24 December 2011
That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team behind the That's Team of online magazines! We hope that you are able to get and to giv...
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Radflek Radiator Reflectors – your way to a warmer winter
With forecasts of a harsh winter and increasing utility bills, we’re all looking for ways to save energy and keep our homes warm. Radflek’s revolutionary radiator reflectors are a cost effective and easy way to do this.
Many radiators waste about 40 per cent of their heat through the wall behind, but this can be easily redirected back into the room with Radflek. Radflek is quick and easy to fit - no sticking, gluing or radiator removal required as is the case with other radiator panels– Radflek just hangs from the wall brackets, reflecting the heat back into the room, and the savings start straight away. No DIY know-how needed – anyone can do it.
Michael Watson, CEO of Radflek said: “Forecasters are predicting another severe British winter, with snow expected from next month. Many homes could be so much warmer without using more energy or making any changes to your heating system. Using Radflek will help you save energy, cut your heating bills and reduce your carbon footprint.”
How it works
Because Radflek reflects heat back into the room (primarily into the radiator) the radiator will maintain its operating temperature using less energy with a lower load on the boiler. Radflek has a special laminate coating that maintains its greater than 95 per cent reflectivity for a certified lifetime of at least 60 years. Unlike radiator panels, Radflek is made from a high-tech laminated foil and is the most efficient radiator reflector available on the market, at least 23 per cent more effective than saw-toothed or louvered radiator panels.
How to buy it
Radflek is available for sale at www.radflek.com and through other online eco-retailers. It is regularly in the top 10 best-selling DIY products on Amazon and comes in 6, 10 and 20 radiator packs (based on a typical sized radiator) with all the accessories required for installation. Each sheet of Radflek is 600mm x 1200mm and sufficient for 2 typical sized radiators. The prices on www.radflek.com (exclusive of P & P) are:
· 6 radiator pack £12.99
· 10 radiator pack £19.99
· 20 radiator pack £34.99
Depending on the wall and the heating energy source, Radflek can pay for itself in six to twelve months.
www.radflek.com
Many radiators waste about 40 per cent of their heat through the wall behind, but this can be easily redirected back into the room with Radflek. Radflek is quick and easy to fit - no sticking, gluing or radiator removal required as is the case with other radiator panels– Radflek just hangs from the wall brackets, reflecting the heat back into the room, and the savings start straight away. No DIY know-how needed – anyone can do it.
Michael Watson, CEO of Radflek said: “Forecasters are predicting another severe British winter, with snow expected from next month. Many homes could be so much warmer without using more energy or making any changes to your heating system. Using Radflek will help you save energy, cut your heating bills and reduce your carbon footprint.”
How it works
Because Radflek reflects heat back into the room (primarily into the radiator) the radiator will maintain its operating temperature using less energy with a lower load on the boiler. Radflek has a special laminate coating that maintains its greater than 95 per cent reflectivity for a certified lifetime of at least 60 years. Unlike radiator panels, Radflek is made from a high-tech laminated foil and is the most efficient radiator reflector available on the market, at least 23 per cent more effective than saw-toothed or louvered radiator panels.
How to buy it
Radflek is available for sale at www.radflek.com and through other online eco-retailers. It is regularly in the top 10 best-selling DIY products on Amazon and comes in 6, 10 and 20 radiator packs (based on a typical sized radiator) with all the accessories required for installation. Each sheet of Radflek is 600mm x 1200mm and sufficient for 2 typical sized radiators. The prices on www.radflek.com (exclusive of P & P) are:
· 6 radiator pack £12.99
· 10 radiator pack £19.99
· 20 radiator pack £34.99
Depending on the wall and the heating energy source, Radflek can pay for itself in six to twelve months.
www.radflek.com
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Monday, 19 December 2011
That's Christmas: Don't condemn £1.1bn of unwanted Christmas gifts t...
That's Christmas: Don't condemn £1.1bn of unwanted Christmas gifts t...: Recent research commissioned by the British Video Association shows £1.1 billion worth of unwanted gadget gifts could be destined for the sc...
Saturday, 17 December 2011
That's Parenting: gNappies Presents a Hybrid Option for Parents
That's Parenting: gNappies Presents a Hybrid Option for Parents: Being eco-aware is something most people aspire to, and this is even more pertinent for p...
EU Launches new Eco-Innovation Action Plan - helping businesses to deliver green growth and environmental benefits
Eco-innovation is crucial to delivering the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The new [Eco-InnovationActionPlan(EcoAP)ǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/index_en.html] will boost innovation that reduces pressure on the environment, and bridge the gap between innovation and the market. Eco-friendly technologies are good for business and help create new jobs, so eco-innovation is crucial to the economic competitiveness of Europe.
The EcoAP is one of the commitments of the Innovation Union Flagship Initiative, building on the 2004 [Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP)ǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/files/com_2004_etap_en....] It expands the focus from green technologies to the broader concept of eco-innovation, targeting specific bottlenecks, challenges and opportunities for achieving environmental objectives through innovation.
The EcoAP includes actions both on the demand and supply side, on research and industry and on policy and financial instruments. The Plan recognizes the key role of environmental regulation as a driver of eco-innovation and foresees a review of environmental legislation. It also stresses the importance of research and innovation to produce more innovative technologies and bring them to the market. The Plan also puts emphasis on the international aspect of eco-innovation, and on better coordination of policies with international partners.
Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: "The innovation challenge for this Century will be making our resources go further - doing more with less – and reducing the impact of our activities. Europe must be in the lead in meeting that challenge if we want to be competitive in a world of increasing resource constraints. Worldwide demand for environmental technologies, products and services is growing rapidly even in these difficult times, and it's an area where Europe has much to offer. This is a plan for green jobs and green growth."
The Action Plan will accelerate eco-innovation across all sectors of the economy with well targeted actions. To help create stronger and more stable market demand for eco-innovation, it will take measures in the areas of regulatory incentives, private and public procurement and standards and it will mobilise support for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve investment readiness and networking opportunities.
Key aspects of the new Action Plan include:
1. Using environmental policy and legislation to promote eco-innovation;
2. Supporting demonstration projects and partnering to bring promising, smart and ambitious operational technologies to market;
3. Developing new standards to boost eco-innovation;
4. Mobilising financial instruments and support services for SMEs;
5. Promoting international co-operation;
6. Supporting the development of emerging skills and jobs and related training programmes to match labour market needs; and
7. Promoting eco-innovation through European Innovation Partnerships
Next Steps
Implementation of the plan will be via partnership between stakeholders, private and public sector, and the Commission. The upcoming mid-term financial review will provide a good opportunity to assess the achievement of the goals set in this Action Plan. New efforts will focus on product development and demonstration activities to fill the gap between technology and market uptake.
Background
Eco-Innovation is any form of innovation resulting in or aiming at significant and demonstrable progress towards the goal of sustainable development, through reducing impacts on the environment, enhancing resilience to environmental pressures, or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of natural resources.
European eco-industries are a significant economic sector with an annual turnover estimated at EUR 319 billion, or about 2.5 % of EU GDP.
Further information:
[Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP)ǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/index_en.html]
[Innovation Union Flagship Initiativeǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-union/index_en.cfm]
The EcoAP is one of the commitments of the Innovation Union Flagship Initiative, building on the 2004 [Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP)ǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/files/com_2004_etap_en....] It expands the focus from green technologies to the broader concept of eco-innovation, targeting specific bottlenecks, challenges and opportunities for achieving environmental objectives through innovation.
The EcoAP includes actions both on the demand and supply side, on research and industry and on policy and financial instruments. The Plan recognizes the key role of environmental regulation as a driver of eco-innovation and foresees a review of environmental legislation. It also stresses the importance of research and innovation to produce more innovative technologies and bring them to the market. The Plan also puts emphasis on the international aspect of eco-innovation, and on better coordination of policies with international partners.
Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: "The innovation challenge for this Century will be making our resources go further - doing more with less – and reducing the impact of our activities. Europe must be in the lead in meeting that challenge if we want to be competitive in a world of increasing resource constraints. Worldwide demand for environmental technologies, products and services is growing rapidly even in these difficult times, and it's an area where Europe has much to offer. This is a plan for green jobs and green growth."
The Action Plan will accelerate eco-innovation across all sectors of the economy with well targeted actions. To help create stronger and more stable market demand for eco-innovation, it will take measures in the areas of regulatory incentives, private and public procurement and standards and it will mobilise support for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve investment readiness and networking opportunities.
Key aspects of the new Action Plan include:
1. Using environmental policy and legislation to promote eco-innovation;
2. Supporting demonstration projects and partnering to bring promising, smart and ambitious operational technologies to market;
3. Developing new standards to boost eco-innovation;
4. Mobilising financial instruments and support services for SMEs;
5. Promoting international co-operation;
6. Supporting the development of emerging skills and jobs and related training programmes to match labour market needs; and
7. Promoting eco-innovation through European Innovation Partnerships
Next Steps
Implementation of the plan will be via partnership between stakeholders, private and public sector, and the Commission. The upcoming mid-term financial review will provide a good opportunity to assess the achievement of the goals set in this Action Plan. New efforts will focus on product development and demonstration activities to fill the gap between technology and market uptake.
Background
Eco-Innovation is any form of innovation resulting in or aiming at significant and demonstrable progress towards the goal of sustainable development, through reducing impacts on the environment, enhancing resilience to environmental pressures, or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of natural resources.
European eco-industries are a significant economic sector with an annual turnover estimated at EUR 319 billion, or about 2.5 % of EU GDP.
Further information:
[Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP)ǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/index_en.html]
[Innovation Union Flagship Initiativeǀhttp://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-union/index_en.cfm]
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