Eco-DIY: Tetrapak coin purse

Tetrapak containers have been the bane of recyclers lives for quite some time. It’s only recently that we’re once again able to recycle them in the UK, and many supermarket car parks now play host to Tetrapak banks where you can deposit your used Tetrapak type containers. I’ve never given much thought to recycling projects …

Win a green festival kit for the summer

The festival and camping season is on the horizon and to help you stay green through your outdoorsy adventures in 2008, Ecotopia have launched the Eco Festival Pack. With this pack, you’ll be able to considerably reduce your carbon footprint at events. It contains everything you need to have a happy, healthy and eco friendly …

Beat the credit squeeze by going green

In these times of a tightening economy, sky high energy costs and rising food prices, UK households can weather the storm by going green – and save almost £400 a year on heating, electricity and grocery bills if they choose to live eco. Nigel of Nigel’s EcoStore has put together a list of money saving …

The world’s greenest books

Visionary publisher Dorling Kindersley (DK) have released the world’s greenest books. The Made With Care series are the first of their kind and here’s what makes them so special: There are no book jackets to save paper and energy The card covers are 100% recycled The paper used is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper …

UK goes mad for nukes

This is a guest post by Pete Roche, editor of the No2nuclearpower website. Photo credit: Akuppa There is an episode of “Spooks” – the BBC Spy Drama – in which “green terrorists” threaten to blow up the Thames Barrier and flood London unless the Government releases a report proving it is secretly trying to appear …

Spring gardening offer from Nigel’s Eco Store

Spring has sprung and there’s 10% off any of these Nigel’s Eco Store products until April 19th. Just enter the code SpringEco at checkout. Warmer weather is imminent and it’s time to get outdoors. From picnics to digging in the garden, you’ll love Nigel’s Eco Stores new range of eco outdoor and gardening products that …