Philip WithnallThis week (last week) I decided to replace a knackered fence with a hedge. More hedge means more insects and birds. #EnvironmentThisWeek
This week I redistributed some left over building materials from a few projects, to avoid them going to waste.
This week I did some more car sharing and blocked up some draughts in a building I help maintain, to reduce its heating bills.
This (last) week I made some enquiries with my council about dark skies in planning policy.
This week I did more car sharing to various events, and advised some friends on insulation/airtightness improvements to their house.
This week (last week) I sorted out a bootful of building work waste from the previous week, for recycling. None of it went to landfill in the end, and maybe 5% of it had to go to waste-for-energy.
This week I finished upgrading the windows on my house to be triple glazed, for better insulation (and airtightness). I had quite a bit of help from friends. Worth it.
Last week (quite late with this one) I wrote to the FCC about proposed light pollution satellites: https://mastodon.social/@pwithnall/116065919158849340
This week I did bought two second hand kettles for a place I help maintain, to replace broken ones, rather than getting new ones.
The broken ones couldn’t be fixed (kettles are definitely not built to be repaired), but there are thankfully plenty of second hand ones in great condition.
This week I checked on some of the tree whips I planted earlier this season. Some of them had grown leaves briefly! Encouraging.