Although better than the Bush plan of doing nothing, the Kyoto Protocol has its share of problems. The European Union in particular has relied on market mechanisms to achieve the goal of holding carbon emissions to 1990 levels by 2012. The plan works like this: Governments and Treaties set the level of emissions allowed by …
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I’m confused when I hear people say they’re saving water by washing their dishes by hand because when I bought my first dishwasher two years ago, I did my research and found that by buying a AAA-rated machine I would be saving not only time, but water and electricity too. Still, the myth that dishwashers …
Its clear that the business sector has a major role to play in helping to protect the environment, and governments worldwide are encouraging businesses to do their bit to achieve goals on sustainable consumption and production, and corporate responsibility. So while Christmas is often seen as a time of excess and commercial gain, one company …
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The Happy Planet Index is a new global measure of progress, calculating the environmental cost with which countries deliver lives of different length and happiness, revealing for the first time that happiness doesn’t have to cost the Earth. Launched today by nef (the new economics foundation), the Happy Planet Index is the first of its …
There’s a big sale on at People Tree, purveyors of fair trade and ecological fashion. Get your ethical gear at knock-down prices. People Tree have 3 good reasons for us to bargain shop with them: Double the pleasure for half the price you can buy beautiful, stylish and handcrafted clothing at bargain prices. You dont …
If you are expecting the patter of little feet, you may be interested to know that Natura Pura are launching a stylish organic maternity wear range that will be available from By Nature by next month. The new pregnancy wear is made of 100% organic cotton. Extra soft and designed for comfort, the range includes …
The Energy Saving Trust shows you how to increase the value of your hope by up to £10,000, save yourself some money on your heating bills, and reduce your carbon emissions. Play the game here.
The summer issue of Greenlight Magazine is now available. It includes tips and info on all the favorite summer topics – barbecueing, bug spray, gardening, getaways, recipes – all with an eco-friendly flair. Premiering in 2005, greenlight is a guilt-free one-stop resource for earth-friendly alternatives. greenlight provides you with information and ideas that show you …
We were notified by Mark Batty Publishing that they have a new book out, called and all about Green Design. Here’s what they have to say about it: Green Design colorfully documents the rising trend to create and market new and innovative products that help consumers downsize and upgrade their lives. Through a carefully chosen …