Protest and Survive: Katharine Hamnett tells us how

If you don’t want the British government to start building a new generation of nuclear power stations, or replace the aging Trident nuclear missiles with newer weapons of mass destruction, it’s time to speak up. Katharine Hamnett has a message for us that I feel needs to be passed on: HOW TO STOP TRIDENT Marching …

Duke of Cambridge offers half-price organic wine

If you’re even the teensiest bit cross with the Duke of Cambridge organic pub for being closed for the past two and a half weeks, they’re about to make it up to you. The pub will reopen tomorrow, and there’s 50% off the entire wine list for all those having a meal for at least …

Teens Fight for Safe Cosmetics

U.S. teens are taking action for safer cosmetics. The California based and teen-led organization wants to “raise awareness about potentially cancer-causing chemicals present in cosmetic and personal care products used daily and to advocate for legislation and laws that protect our right to health.” They’ve been doing this since 2005 and conduct school outreach programs …

Win over £150 worth of green books

Friends of the Earth would like to hear from you. They’ve recently launched a new online bookshop and would like feedback from the green community. All you need to do is answer 10 short questions for your chance to win over £150 worth of environmental books. Click here to complete the short survey. Thanks to …

Is Tony gambling with our future?

Ben Nickell of GreenSteps asks whether Tony Blair is gambling with our future. — As blizzards sweep across parts of North America, leading US politicians are meeting legislators from the EU, China, Japan and India to try and break the deadlock in the international climate change debate. The meeting is an attempt to agree proposals …

Support the petition not to scrap the vehicle tracking and road pricing policy

As you probably know, Number 10 have set up an online system to allow people to petition parliamentary bills, and the Road Lobby have been using the system to oppose proposed vehicle tracking and road pricing. Tim Lewis has set up a petition to counter the Road Lobby’s for everyone who thinks we should cut …

People Tree’s latest Fairtrade collection

People Tree’s Spring 2007 collection is inspired by the possibility of change, fitting in perfectly with the theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight. You really can change the world by changing your clothes. The feminine collection is created in partnership with producers and artisans from some of the poorest parts of the world, encapsulating the …

Chemical free baby mattresses

Natasha Dyer of The Natural Mat Company tells us about their all natural fibre baby mattresses for cribs, cots and single beds and their range of 100% organic bedding. — Worried about the chemicals packed into crib and cot mattresses? Looking for a natural alternative? The Natural Mat Company believe that every child deserves the …