A recent report from Mintel consumer, media and market research analysts has disclosed that ethical shopping has reached new heights with rising demand for organic and fair-trade products, and also many more shoppers recycling packaging. This growing trend reflects consumers concerns about global warming and the exploitation of developing countries. In June 2007 representatives from …
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It’s day 6 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today we are challenging you to take your own lunch to work, and to pack it into a reusable containers rather than plastic bags or disposable wrapping. Stop buying pre-packaged sandwiches and lunches from shops. Save money and reduce waste! Laptop lunches are a clever and …
It’s day 5 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today’s challenge is to turn off your television this evening, and to spend the night reading, playing games and reconnecting to your family and friends. By having a TV-free night once a week, you can save energy and spend some quality time relaxing and connecting ready …
It’s day 4 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today your challenge is to change some of the lightbulbs in your home to low-energy lightbulbs. If you can afford to, change all of them, it will save you money in the long run. And it will save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. You can …
It’s day 3 of the EcoStreet go green challenge. Today we challenge you to get yourself some reusable bags for your shopping. No more plastic bags! Either buy some reusable bags at your local shop, or have a look at these beauties available online: The good old 100% cotton string bag – these scrunch up …
“I love my sons. I want them to “inherit the Earth” FOR REAL! We keep waiting for future generations to solve the problems; to invent cleaner technology; to pay the costs…that’s the same as passing the buck. I want the buck to stop here, now. I want lawmakers and laws to impose change. Nothing else …
It’s day 2 of our go green challenge and let’s hope it doesn’t rain because today we’re challenging you to dry your laundry in the open air. That’s right, don’t use your tumble drier. Hang your washing up outside on a washing line, or if you don’t have a garden or a washing line, hang …