We all know that climate change is happening, but what is being done to stop it? This coming Saturday, the 4th of November 2006, will see a mass gathering in Trafalgar Square in London to demonstrate to the government that we the people care about climate change. The “I-Count” event starts at 1pm and runs …
If you live in England’s North West, get your hands on a copy of Fred’s Green Guide. It’s free, specific to the region and includes real-life local case studies along with tips on how Northwesterners can live more sustainable lives. You can request the guide for free on free-phone number 08000 96 1010. Or if …
As posted at the Eco Street forum by ECO TV: Is your garden more rubbish dump than compost heap? Are you a green god/goddess in the kitchen and eco-disaster in the garden? Do you ever wonder why you never see any wildlife in your own back garden? We are looking for people from the South …
New York City based 3r Living have launched a new gift registry, not just for wedding lists, but for house warmings, baby showers, and whatever other occasion you can dream up to be given lovely eco-friendly gifts by friends and family. You can register in person at their Brooklyn store, or sign up online from …
Thousands of American homes and buildings will open their doors to the public today (7th Oct 2006) to give everyone the opportunity to experience solar power, solar heating, cooling, and hot-water, wind power, daylighting, and green building technologies. This is a chance to get first-hand advice from homeowners who are already taking advantage of renewable …
Next time you pick up a pack of bacon in the supermarket, spare a moment to check where it comes from and make a conscious decision about what you are buying. Apart from the obvious advantages of buying local bacon (fewer food miles and support of the local economy), we can also take into account …
It’s fine and well banging on about making our homes more eco-friendly, but it can seem a daunting tast, especially when you don’t know where to start. Take an existing home, with average insulation, the usual bog-standard energy supply and lots of waste going to landfill, and turn it around. This special report from the …
You’ve got a few more days to get down to the Future London interactive experience at the Science Museum. The experience, subtitled Footprints of a Generation, is a chance for Londoners to find out what is being done to move London into a greener and brighter future. Admission is free and the exhibition will be …
A little late for the “back to school” uniform buying frenzy, but sites to note for future use none the less. Clean Slate are a supplier of fairtrade and organic school uniform, working with schools and encouraging co-operative buying to reduce costs. Well worth a look, and why not let your children’s school know about …