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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
The children’s birthday party has been grasped by many businesses as just another marketing tool, and they are churned out one after the other, with lots of waste and at a pretty penny too. You know the one’s I’m talking about, MacDonalds, the bowling alley, extreme sports venues. Complete with processed junk food, plastic party …
Hopelessly Addicted to Craig’s List I have to admit, I am a Craig’s List junkie. Craig’s List is a service where people post whatever they want to sell at a designated price and people contact them through their Craig’s list email. Go to the website and see if your city is listed. (Note, the link …
I’ve had a busy old week and so this edition of the Eco-radar is running a few days late. But here it is… Last Thursday saw the UK’s very first biodiesel-fuelled train take to the tracks. Virgin Trains launched biodiesel train as a six-month trial that if successful, may see the rest of the fleet …
Since I built my home to be non-toxic, furnishing it has become a dilemma for me. Many of my own pieces are worn from my children using them as jungle gyms, and the color scheme of my new house is very different than my old house. I could buy furniture from companies that use woods …
Sunday 17th June 2007 is Father’s Day. This year think about giving the Dad in your life something that will show him how much you care, for him and for the planet. Here are our picks for a great green Father’s Day. The greenest gift to give this Father’s Day is some of your time. …