From Guest Blogger Ann Shirley: What Does a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Do?
Water and wastewater treatment plants are a place where water gets cleaned and purified and ready for drinking. Impurities such as chemicals and toxins, solids, and organisms are removed and made safe for everyone to enjoy including wildlife. So who are the people behind this operation making it all possible? These people are called Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, and the nature of their work, duties, and education is explored below. (more…)
The long term environmental benefits of converting or updating your loft have long been known. Improving the insulation capabilities of a once draughty attic means less energy is exerted when heating your home, saving both the planet and your wallet. Around 25% of all the carbon dioxide generated in the UK comes from our homes, and your loft can be one of the biggest culprits when it comes to energy waste – especially if your property is an old building that’s not been built to modern standards. 
It’s always a good idea to remove chemicals from drinking water, so many of us take steps to filter those chemicals out. One of those methods is through the use of a water softener. Did you know, however, that water softeners present several dangers to you and the world around you? Here are a few ways they can negatively impact your personal health, as well as the environment. 
I have an old friend who sometimes gives me investment advice, and, when he feels especially confident regarding a certain item, he’ll add the warning, “If you don’t do this, Craig, you’ll be crying in your beer.”
Before you move your home you should check out its energy performance if possible. In some ways you can do that with an energy performance certificate or its equivalent. This will give you an idea about what you need to improve around the home or your future home so you could make it more eco-friendly and possessing a smaller carbon footprint. 
