It may be snowing outside, but the spring bulbs are starting to push through and trips to the allotment are becoming more frequent. This is the time of the year when many of us feel the urge to put our houses in order and have a spring cleaning session. This year, don’t just clean up …
The EcoStreet directory is continually expanding and I thought it would be nice to feature the NEW listings here on the blog each week, so here is this week’s installment. The Chilli Seed Company sell organic chilli seeds online, and “arbitor” from The Chilli Seed Company has been offering advice on growing chillis at the …
As we head into spring, the green events are starting to pop their heads up. There’s plenty on this spring and summer in the UK… …The Big Green Gathering will be held from the 2nd-6th August at the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Tickets are £10 off until the 31st March, making them £85 per adult. …
An 8-part BBC2 TV series called It Isn’t Easy Being Green will be starting with a double episode on Tuesday 28th March. Patrick Whitefield, author of The Earth Care Manual, helps couple Bridgit and Richard Strawbridge as they renovate their new property and land using permaculture design principles. As far as I know this is …
Reading this week’s Carnival of the Green post at The Naked Vegetarian has me feeling in a party mood. There’s lots going on and the atmosphere is electric (renewable of course!). My favourite post this week is Exuberant Pantaphobia‘s discovery of this TreehuggerTV clip. Thumbs up to The Naked Vegetarian! And Treehugger too! — Carnival …
There is a great new website online showcasing the world-changing efforts of thousands of people, working alone or as part of a project, to make the world a better place for all. World Peace Emerging tells the stories of all the individuals and communities that are making a difference and provides listings of green gatherings …
Continuing on the theme, here are tips six through ten. 6. One percent in community investments makes a huge difference. If you are buying a CD, buy one from a local bank, so that your money stays in the community. Preferably, buy the CD from a community development bank that makes loans to underserved communities. …
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Ok, yes I know that most Ecostreet readers are from the UK. Some of these tips apply to U.S. vehicles (such as 401k’s), but the concepts are still easily adaptable. The processes for adding alternatives to pensions and qualified plans in the UK are virtually the same. Jonathan Clements’ column in the Wall Street Journal …
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Plans have been unveiled for the building of a 16 home eco-friendly housing estate in Brighton in which 15,000 old car tyres will be used in construction. Earthship Biotecture have finalised the planning permission proposals to build on a prime development site overlooking Brighton Marina. The development is called “The Lizard”, and homes will cost …