Whether you are planning the trip of a lifetime, a gap year abroad or just a holiday break, you can make a difference when you travel, not only for yourself but for the people and places you visit. Being a responsible traveller means more than just offsetting your carbon emissions, it requires thought and preparation.
We show you how with this guide.......
Domestic heating accounts for a large proportion of domestic greenhouse gas emissions. Heating with wood fuel is one of a raft of solutions which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Compared to heating with fossil fuels or heating with non renewable electricity wood fuel is a clear winner! This guide shows you the ins and outs of heating with wood, wood pellets, even how to burn in a smoke control area.
"Product Provenance" is a term Devon ethical fashion label, Quail By Mail has coined to illustrate to customers exactly how each of their stylish garments came to be!
Annoyed by 'Greenwash' and other labels selling vague eco-fashion label Quail have decided to put green consumers on the right track and decided to publish its Product Provedance on their website.
Will other so called eco fashion follow this lead?......... Lets hope so!
Progressio have produced FREE seed packet to raise awareness about the threat that Terminator technology poses to poor farmers in the developing world and to the environment. The seed packet contains the letter to send to your MP (Don't worry, no GM seeds included!).
ACT NOW, SPREAD THE WORD, STOP GM CROPS!
This year, there’s no need to let Christmas get you stressed and leave you skint. The green Xmas fairy is on hand with some ideas that will help you to put the love back into Christmas and go easy on the planet – as well as your purse strings.
Here are some of her ideas for presents, parties and decorations that won’t cost the earth.
Get this in your diary now! This November 24th will see the biggest 24-hour stand-off from the need to shop. Buy Nothing Day is day of protest against consumerism.
You have to check this out:- Ecotivity, the all purpose earth cleaner, is a fantastic review and directory website for organic & ethical consumerism, green & eco-lifestyles. You can browse our their directory for green, ethical or fairtrade website links, or even add your own link. One of the best features is that you can write your own green articles or add ethical news. It’s a great way to promote a campaign, green product or service, or just to raise environmental awareness.
A revolutionary new design for personal wind turbines wins top prize at the BSI Sustainability Design Awards. The result is a unique design which uses vertical, rather than traditional horizontal, rotation. This feature gives a slower rotational speed, which allows the turbine to capture more energy from turbulent air flow, common to urban environments. It also means quieter operation. The clever vertical rotation design uses lightweight materials, which means that the turbine is more stable than other personal turbines leading to better energy capture and making it is easier to install.
