The Today show had a segment on: “How to avoid freezing this winter” As well as briefly explaining some of the issues I covered in my talk, it shows people putting the double sided tape on a window frame to install the clear comfort film.
It’s quite short & definitely worth watching!
I’ve put a copy of my presentation from last night’s talk plus some other useful info on my site.
Feedback welcome!
By: Dorothy Robinson
Here’s the amusing video about clear window covering mentioned by Dorothy
http://greenityourself.com.au/about-green-it-yourself
http://greenityourself.com.au/projects/watch-now-secondary-glazing-windows-window-insulation-film
shopping lists at bottom of the page
tips at the side
+ other similar energy saving videos like
http://greenityourself.com.au/projects/watch-now-how-draught-proof-skirting-boards
Having followed ‘keeping warm in winter’ tips and suggestions since late-2009, I am at a loss as to why clothing is not always mentioned first – or even mentioned at all.
It is the cheapest way of keeping warm, provides individuals with direct and immediate control over how warm their bodies are and requires the least amount of materials from Mother Earth.
If anything, the issue has been co-opted and monopolised by the terribly unsustainable and socially unjust fashion industry. I have read literature suggesting/stating (it was some time ago now) that clothing made in India 300 years ago was of a more durable and tailored quality than clothing made at factories. We have been wearing it for literally tens of millennia and the world over.
I am not suggesting that other tips and strategies are invalid; only that clothing is the most obvious and effective way to stay warm. And that, if anything, it should be mentioned *first*.
In terms of the segment on ‘The Today Show’, I noticed that the lady installing thin film on her window was in short sleeves. The presenter at the end who said that her technology had failed, was laughing at herself (and being laughed at) because of it. Why? Have we now reached the point where inevitable technology failures are a source of embarrassment, even shame???
I am making this comment because, as mentioned at its outset, I do not ever hear or read about clothing – even as an *option*. It puts things into some perspective and, not least, empowers each of us to take some personal responsibility. I say this to emphasise the point that I am not making this comment in the interests of showing people up. Not anyone. Why would I want to? My want, wish and hope is that it may be picked up and said by others i.e. even if I have not met you/them – especially if I have not met you/them.
Best regards,
Tom (Livanos).
tom.369@hotmail.com