Some lovely green links for you today: Eco-Libya? at the Intelligent Traveller Coca Cola: The Recycled Thing at psfk Most Americans get 30% of daily calories from meat, dairy and poultry that, on average, contributes more than 3,275 lbs of CO2 to the environment each year, but can save 950 lbs by replacing red meat …
green thing is an online community that encourages you (by sending you hilarious videos) to do something green every month. October’s green thing is to walk, once (you can do it more often if you want to). Sign up for your video reminders to do a green thing, and then all you need to do …
The new big small thing in wallets. Jimi’s are probably the smallest, eco-friendliest wallets around, and that’s not the only reason you should have one. If you’re one of those eco-hunks (or even eco-geeks) who doesn’t like having a wallet in the first place because they get wet when you’re cycling, or running, or single-handedly …
We’re giving you a whole month’s notice to prepare for this year’s Buy Nothing Day. In case you’re new to it, Buy Nothing Day is one day out of the 365 days of the year when you challenge yourself, and your family and your mates to stop shopping for a whole 24 hours. That’s right, …
An ordinary couple decide to become self-sufficient.
If every week isn’t already energy saving week at your house, then this is the week to start. The Energy Saving Trust is holding its annual Energy Saving Week (Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th October 2007) and is looking for commitments to a saving of 20% from all and sundry. Find out where you feature …
The amazing REM’s new song Until the Day is Done accompanies the trailer of CNN’s new documentary Planet in Peril. Watch the full documentary on CNN International on Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th October at 13.00 & 19.00 GMT. “There’s literally one species that holds the cards. It’s our species, human beings, that controls the …
If you’re used to getting about by car, the idea of switching to public transport may seem like too much hard work. Figuring out what trains and buses go from where to where, and how to connect between the different forms of transport can be time consuming, and for some, darn right tedious. And it’s …
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