BP Solar and Spanish bank, Santander, are joining forces to launch a project that will involve the building of 278 small power plants throughout Spain that will be able to power 12,500 homes. To read more, see this Guardian article. — Tags: ecostreet, renewable+energy, solar
We are facing the dryest summer in the South East of England for 100 years, so what are we doing to help the situation as individuals? The hosepipe ban is leading us to devise new ways to save water while keeping our gardens green. One woman in Dorset is watering her vegetable garden by siphoning …
Bloganic.net – The Organic Blog brings us a new series of posts entitled “Before It Gets To Your Fridge” that will be looking at the origins of our food and the essential differences between organic and non-organic. And while we’re on the subject, why not check out Bloganic.net’s Five Reasons To Go Organic. — Tags: …
As Tracey Smith’s campaign for the 2nd annual Downshifting Week reaches its goal, she has launched the new 12 month Downshifting Planner to help us on our way in simplifying our lives to save money and the planet. You can download the calender and print it out to keep track of money saved and green …
If you would like to be listed in the EcoStreet directory, submit your link here. It’s FREE. — It’s The Environment, Stupid is Amy Stodghill’s blog exploring the connections between the environment and the economy and how they both need nurturing for social wellbeing. New Yorker Amy will be starting to post on EcoStreet soon …
Anti-Apathy presents Turning the Tide, an event aimed at bringing awareness of the dwindling nature of the capital’s water sources to London’s people and showing them how individual actions will make a difference in ensuring our supply of water for the future. Turning the Tide will be held on the 11th of May on the …
Guest post by the Urban Commuter. The Independent newspaper ran an interesting article listing greener motoring choices. But unsurprisingly glossed over one of the most accessible and eco-friendly solutions. Cycling received a tiny and almost hidden mention: “Cycling is best of all, of course.” And it is understandable that any commercial organisation with vested interests …
If you would like to be listed in the EcoStreet directory, submit your link here. It’s FREE. — The Urban Commuter listed his* blog Cycling London at the EcoStreet directory this week, and also brought it to my attention that we don’t feature cycling as a green activity and method of transport as much as …
I have to say that I’ve never put much thought into the subject, but the good folks at Better Thinking have… and they’ve come up with four very different ideas for the world’s most socially positive and environmentally responsible t-shirt. Visit The Perfect T-Shirt to find out more, cast your vote and positively influence the …