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 …
Newsnight rookie Justin Rowlatt has been set the challenge of living an ethical lifestyle over the course of a year. He has a question: what on earth is an “ethical lifestyle”? Justin’s wife Bee is a green influence on him, she has already made some changes to the family’s lifestyle that will hopefully help to …
I recently joined the ETA, the world’s only climate neutral motoring organisation. It didn’t cost me any more to join the ETA than it had cost me to belong to the AA, and as well as all the services offered being as good or better than the AA’s, the ETA also paid £22 of my …
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Oxfordshire’s Green Party has done so well that they now hold the balance of power on Oxford City Council. This seven strong Green Group has secured a £1 million budget for the following green improvements for the city of Oxford: Money to improve consultation on the planned new recycling scheme and address any issues arising …