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Most of use have a lot of ’stuff’ in our lives - from furniture to fashion. We’re all becoming much more aware of how the creation, use and disposal of these items can impact the people who make them, our planet and even ourselves. This podcast will share Interviews with amazing people who have made it their life goals to make a difference - creating businesses, campaigns and writing books to help us understand these impacts and make better choices going forward. Host Jo Salter, social entrepreneur and founder of ethical clothing business Where Does It Come From?, encourages them to tell their story so they can inspire us with the challenges they’ve faced, the impact they’ve had and their big why. Intro music - rushing deadlines by dylan-darby (from Pixabay) #greenliving #ethicalliving #green #ecofriendly #climatecrisis #ethicalbusiness #sustainability #ethicalfashion www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
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Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Energy Prices in the UK are rising dramatically - the energy price cap in the UK will rise 54% from April - and many people are anxious. At the same time we are aware of the impacts of fossil fuels on our planet and are working for less reliance on coal and natural gas.
In this episode of the Where Does It Come From? podcast, Jo Salter asks energy expert John Taylor some key questions about why energy bills are rising, how renewable energy fits in to the picture and what steps we can be taking to cut our fuel bills.
Here are some links mentioned in the discussion -
If you need help to pay for home improvements that will reduce your bills check out:
Green Homes Grant Scheme Application Form (est.org.uk)
Home owners can get up to £10k grant for insulation, solar panels or a heat pump.
Landlords can get up to £5k on behalf of their tenants.
If you need advice visit:
Energy advice for your home - Energy Saving Trust
If you can afford it and want to go further consider these:
Group buying schemes for solar panels Group-buying for solar | Solar Together
Buy part of a wind farm Ripple Energy | Join Ripple
Twitter: You can follow John Taylor at @CoppiceJT and Jo Salter at @salter_jo
Find out more about Where Does It Come From? at https://www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk
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