How going green can save you money

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Linzi Lima finds out how retail take-back schemes from old beauty containers to clothes - can help you to reduce, reuse and recycle and at the same time be a win-win for your wallet. With energy bills still a major concern, there's help available for some households in Northern Ireland through the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme - where households could get support for measures like insulation and heating upgrades - we find out which schemes are still open. Plus, we find out about the electric car grants you can apply for in the UK. Is solar energy right for your home? We'll explore the benefits of solar panels - regardless if your roof is south facing or not. Plus we share a recent breakthrough by researchers at Queens University who have developed a 3D printed battery that could make a real impact on the road to net zero. Could your old rusty bicycle be given a new lease of life? We meet the team in 'Life Cycles' restoring unwanted bikes - to be someone else's perfect set of wheels. Basic sewing skills can help us save money, make our clothes last longer and cut down on waste. We find out about 'Sew Ready', a sewing school offering beginner classes and children's workshops. And keeping the kids occupied over the summer can be expensive, but 11 year old environmental enthusiast Aneeshwar Kunchala who has been nicknamed 'the mini David Attenborough' is urging families to get outside and explore local wildlife and nature - free on our doorstep at home. If you have a story or experience you want to share email cfb@bbc.co.uk