Location: Hamstead, West Bromwich

Property type: Mid-terrace house

Bedrooms: 3

Current circumstances: Recycles as much as possible, uses the blue bin to recycle plastics etc.  Turns of all electrical goods where possible, not just to stand by.  Uses energy efficient bulbs.  Looking forward to composting to be virtually land-fill free!

Aspirations: To become as self sufficient as possible and reduce rubbish bag to one per week.

Initial survey results:

2. Home Energy Performance (What is this?)

Julie's eco-challenges: Reduce rubbish to one bag per week, start using sustainable products such as wash balls, start composting waste and use a water butt. Scope to lay additional slabs in garden and install a raised bed for growing veg. etc.