I’ve just discovered the UK government’s new Act On CO2 carbon calculator via Gareth Kane’s Eco-Living blog. I liked it, it’s easy to use and seems to include a fair bit more than some other calculators that I’ve used before. Gareth agrees that the calculator is swish and easy to use, but points out that …
We all like to see books printed on recycled paper, or at least FSC-approved paper. But unfortunately, many of the books that we read are printed on paper that comes from less than sustainable sources. In fact, over 20-million trees are cut down annually to make virgin paper for books printed in the US alone. …
This Wednesday (tomorrow) Sainsbury’s is giving away 2-packs of Super Soft FSC approved toilet rolls to its customers to highlight their new FSC approved range of toilet paper, kitchen roll and tissue. Online customers who shop on Wednesday 27th June will also receive their free FSC toilet rolls. You will need to spend £3 in …
Summer is the season to get outdoors and commune with nature. There are barbecues, days out and picnics too. Here’s how to keep it green. Barbecues Some say it’s best to grill over gas, and others say that FSC-certified charcoal is the way to go. Whatever you choose to do, make sure it’s not a …
Sunday 17th June 2007 is Father’s Day. This year think about giving the Dad in your life something that will show him how much you care, for him and for the planet. Here are our picks for a great green Father’s Day. The greenest gift to give this Father’s Day is some of your time. …
If your postman is looking tired and you’re fed up with the mountains of catalogues falling through your door every day, you probably won’t be too surprised to know that almost 5.4 million items of direct mail are sent out each year in the UK*. While some of the catalogues that we receive are useful, …
I’m planning my family’s summer holiday. We want to stay in the UK to avoid flying, and will probably drive in our reasonably fuel-efficient Citroen Picasso diesel to make getting around easy, and we’d like to camp partly to keep costs down, and partly for the adventure of it. Here is our short-list of 5 …
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This is not as mysterious as it sounds. What I’m talking about is how to compost without a composter and how to compost without having a compost heap rotting in the corner of your garden. The method I’m suggesting is ideal for those of you who don’t want to have to see the composter/compost heap …
In response to my previous post entitled 10 way to reduce food miles, Mary commented that: We’re so focused on food miles, which is important, but also another important way to make your diet more climate friendly is to significantly reduce meat and dairy consumption. That’s why I was disappointed that this list mentioned the …