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Shopping for a value-for-money all-in-one colour printer for home / small office use can be a daunting prospect, especially trying to work out the total cost of ownership including energy consumption, replacement ink and specialist paper.

1. Save space, costs and hassle - Get an All-in-one Solution
2. Print wirelessly from smartphones, tablets or over the web
3. Original brand cartridges vs Cheap refills
4. Individual inkjet cartridges last longer
5. Laser vs Ink

In the future, we may be able to cut our water use and avoid a lot of the chemical pollutants by using gadgets such as air showers, waterless-urinals, ultrasound washing machines and UV cleaners. Some hi-tech innovations are already on the market and we've listed five below.

One of the best ways to cut emissions, congestion & costs is to avoid commuting altogether. This year brings the largest sporting events in the world to the UK - the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Roads and public transport will be much busier than usual. The following guide is aimed at providing you with the tools you need to work from home.

The tables below compare the costs, convenience and performance of common bulb types for general ambient lighting and spot lighting. LED lighting works out at a quarter of the price of old-fashioned incandescent bulbs - even before energy-savings & maintenance.