What happens to our recycling?
I recycle, no problem? With the world waking up to the threat of plastic pollution, we’re being bombarded with adverts telling us to recycle more. Many of us take immense…
Bring life to your garden
Most of us love our gardens, some just to look at and some to get more involved with! In the second of a series of articles, our very own JVN…
Eco Shabbat 2025
Yesterday a crowd of nearly 80 in shul celebrated our very own Eco Shabbat, following the disturbing news that this had been the warmest January in record, 1.75℃ above pre-industrial…
How green does your garden grow?
Most of us love our gardens, some just to look at and some to get more involved with! In the first of a series of articles for Tu B’Shevat, our…
Let there be light!
Replacing Halogen Bulbs with LEDs Menachem Briskman asks “Why are we changing our lightbulbs?” Light bulb technology improved dramatically in recent years, and the latest ones not only save energy…
The elephant in the cloud
What is the Carbon Footprint of Data Storage?We all do it! But, if we think of it at all, we tend to think that taking photos with our phone and…
An easy pledge this Rosh Hashanah…
At Waitrose NorthwoodHere's the special bin downstairs near the car park entrance of Waitrose in NorthwoodIt’s Rosh Chodesh Elul which means Rosh Hashanah is nearly upon us – the season…
Why am I a vegan?
Ann Robinson talks frankly about her Jewish vegan journey… Introduction Firstly, what is ‘A Vegan’? It is a term which describes people who eat NO meat, dairy or animal derived…
Monday is washing day but…
….Tu B’Shevat is the day we focus on our natural environment January’s Eco Tip by Ingrid Segal What better a day then to talk about the most mundane of subjects…
Can’t Give it Away? (bet you can)
Downsizing or decluttering? Where to dispose of unwanted ‘treasures’ Many NUS members are downsizing or having a clear out. Here are some suggestions of where you can dispose of things…