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The environment is a big issue, but sustainable living involves small changes. Simple adjustments to our lifestyles, many of which are hardly noticeable, can help save both money and the planet.

Our green experts are here to offer impartial advice on everything from environmentally-friendly home improvements to green weddings, and this week’s Access has tips on green grants, sustainable restaurants and eco-driving. If, however, you prefer two wheels to four, this Friday sees the launch of Transport for London’s cycle scheme, with bikes available for hire at 400 locations across the capital. Contact a lifestyle manager for details of how to register for the scheme, or more on why it’s good to get on your bike.

Members are also eligible for a discount on the full range from one of the home team’s favourite suppliers, The Urban Garden, whose products include composting wormeries and solar-powered lights. Call us on 0845 020 5260 or email access@tengroup.com to find out more about this offer or how we can make it easier to go green.



Access Newsletter		Lifestyle Concierge from Ten
Wednesday 28 July 2010 Welcome to Access. The environment is a big issue, but sustainable living involves small changes. Simple adjustments to our lifestyles, many of which are hardly noticeable, can help save both money and the planet. Our green experts are here to offer impartial advice on everything from environmentally-friendly home improvements to green weddings, and this week’s Access has tips on green grants, sustainable restaurants and eco-driving. If, however, you prefer two wheels to four, this Friday sees the launch of Transport for London’s cycle scheme, with bikes available for hire at 400 locations across the capital. Contact a lifestyle manager for details of how to register for the scheme, or more on why it’s good to get on your bike. Members are also eligible for a discount on the full range from one of the home team’s favourite suppliers, The Urban Garden, whose products include composting wormeries and solar-powered lights. Call us on 0845 020 5260 or email access@tengroup.com to find out more about this offer or how we can make it easier to go green.		Ten lifestyle concierge service is available 24 hours a day. Members can relax, knowing that our teams of multilingual specialists are on hand to help with requests, from the standard to the complex. Requests range from car hire, theatre tickets and flower deliveries to bespoke travel itineraries and high-end retail purchases. For further inspiration and ideas why not browse www.tenlifestyle.com Contact us Member offers REN Skincare 20 per cent off organic skin and hair products. Swiftflow annual boiler service – London Maintain your heating at a reduced rate. The Urban Garden 10 per cent discount on outdoor goods. Dates for your diary Wednesday 1 to Saturday 11 September Venice Film Festival –––––––––– Mingle with stars of the silver screen. Friday 17 to Wednesday 22 September London Fashion Week –––––––––– Be the first to see next year's trends. Friday 17 September to Monday 4 October Oktoberfest –––––––––– An extra long party to mark 200 years. Last week in Access Kids Week: London theatre Take a child to West End shows free of charge. Moving home with our help Our checklist covers all the essentials. Places to eat while shopping Summer sale pit stops in London. Read last week's Access here
	Home & family Ask the expert: green homes –––––––––– This week ‘Always insulate before you look into any other carbon-cutting measures,’ says Ben Hart, one of our green experts. ‘It’s one of the most effective and simple ways to cut your home’s carbon emissions.’ Our green team can help members make small but effective adjustments in the home, or take on bigger sustainability projects, such as installing solar panels. We can advise on the best options to suit your house, and have a big book of relevant experts who’ll carry out the work. This week Ben gives us his tips on simple ways to go green, and advice on government funding for eco-friendly home improvements. Read his suggestions, and call to talk to our team about how we can help keep your home and garden green.
	Eating out Sustainable restaurants in London –––––––––– This month The entire dining room at Acorn House is built from recycled materials, Konstam at the Prince Albert sources its ingredients only from the area covered by the Tube network, and raw food pioneer Saf can do things with vegetables that will leave you blinking in disbelief. Our favourite sustainable restaurants in London all have impeccable eco-credentials, but crucially there’s no compromise on the quality of the cooking. Call us to book a table, or for more green restaurants across the UK.
	Motor Eco-driving –––––––––– This year ‘There are a number of ways to drive in a more eco-friendly fashion, many of which are simply good driving practice,’ says Andrew Moss, one of our motoring experts. Getting into a higher gear as soon as possible, making sure tyres are properly inflated, and using air con sparingly are all ways to cut fuel consumption. Read Andrew’s tips on how eco-driving can get you more miles per gallon, and call to speak to our motoring team about LPG, electric vehicles and other low-carbon cars.

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