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At first, how we laughed. Who, we wondered, would be daft - or lazy - enough to buy software that turns off your computer at night, when you can easily do it yourself? But then we saw the grim statistics. According to the National Energy Foundation, businesses that leave their computers on account for 700,000 tonnes of the UK's annual carbon emissions - the equivalent of driving 120,000 4x4s over the same amount of time. Naturally enough, we plan to eat humble pie.

Meanwhile, what will you do? If you work for a large company, hassle your bosses to buy this software. If you are part of a smaller operation, is it too much to remember to shut down at night? Nightwatchman software (minimum order is £4,500 for 500 computers), from www.1e.com, 020-8326 3880.

If you have a problem with second-hand clothes, preferring the designer-made one-off, what will you make of the following? Good One is a fashion company that takes old clothes, cuts them up and sews them back into unique pieces (using, of course, organic fairtrade cotton). Typically, its range is from £20-£90. See more examples or find out about stockists at www.goodone.co.uk, 020-8986 5808.

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