Compassion for the earth
Here’s a blast from the past for American readers. What a great ad, it still speaks volumes.
Shower like a sailor and save water
I love the idea that there are ordinary folks out there thinking of inventive ways to get conservation messages across. After all, that’s how EcoStreet got started.
EcoStreet’s Eco-radar
Travel & Transport You may remember that some time ago I posted up a casting call from MSN for their Live Spaces Eco Trip. Well, they’re now on the road and you can keep up with their progress at Windows Live Spaces. London has a new eco-friendly taxi service. Five Toyota Prius’s were delivered to …
Have some green summer fun
Summer is the season to get outdoors and commune with nature. There are barbecues, days out and picnics too. Here’s how to keep it green. Barbecues Some say it’s best to grill over gas, and others say that FSC-certified charcoal is the way to go. Whatever you choose to do, make sure it’s not a …
What’s new at EcoStreet
We’ve had a few exciting new developments at EcoStreet in the past few months that I’d like to tell you about. We completed the final phase of the move to our new look site with the directory during the past week, and have included some new features. Visitors are now able to comment on listings, …
Become an eco-chic trendsetter Part 3
Freecycle: a site for trash to treasure Freecycle is a website where people give away their used possessions for free instead of putting them out at the curb. This site is truly about someone’s trash, is someone else’s treasure. Freecycle was started in 2003 in Tucson, Arizona to help reduce the waste in Tucson’s downtown …
A slice of organic life
This book would not be out of place on the coffee table. In fact, if you’re one of those people who are best inspired by visual stimulus, then Sheherazade Goldsmith’s book A slice of organic life, will be just up your (eco)street. The beautiful photographs are published alongside simple instructions on how to get your …
EcoStreet’s Eco-radar
It’s only been a few days since my last Eco-radar post, but there’s still plenty to tell you about. Get £20 off green breakdown cover with ETA. To qualify for the discount, phone 0800 212 810 and quote 7014! Carbon Control, a competition for 7-14 year olds, asks children for their ideas to reduce energy …
New Urban Cowboy
This looks like an interesting new documentary. One to look out for. It will hopefully screen at some festivals and be out on DVD and TV later this year.