the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 10

It’s day 10 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Your challenge for today is to clean up your act! Get rid of the chemical cleaners that you use in your home, and replace them with natural cleaners like vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and soda crystals. Racheal Hughes of Greenmop explains how to do it here. …

the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 9

It’s day 9 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today we are challenging you to save some water. Have a shower instead of a bath. Put a bucket in your shower with you and use the water that you collect to water your plants. Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth or shaving, …

the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 8

It’s day 8 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Your challenge for today is to slow down in your car. Stick to the speed limit and you’ll save fuel and reduce carbon emissions. Don’t forget that we’ll be giving away a copy of Sheherazade Goldsmith’s book A Slice of Organic Life and an eco-nique carbon …

the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 7

It’s day 7 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! You’ve done a week of the challenge and reached the half-way mark. Today we are challenging you to join Freecycle. It is a network of recycling communities all over the world. Wherever you are there’s likely to be a group going in your area, sign up …

the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 6

It’s day 6 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today we are challenging you to take your own lunch to work, and to pack it into a reusable containers rather than plastic bags or disposable wrapping. Stop buying pre-packaged sandwiches and lunches from shops. Save money and reduce waste! Laptop lunches are a clever and …

the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 5

It’s day 5 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today’s challenge is to turn off your television this evening, and to spend the night reading, playing games and reconnecting to your family and friends. By having a TV-free night once a week, you can save energy and spend some quality time relaxing and connecting ready …