People Tree just have the most amazing sales. This belted wrap-over top, for example, has been marked down from £55 to just £13.75. It’s fairtrade and organic, and has a handbeaded belt. There are also men’s, women’s and children’s clothes in the sale, as well as accessories. And if you like surprises, for just £20 …
It’s not only the idea of using centuries old reclaimed wood for these dining tables that is appealing, the end product is pretty magnificent too. Maru dining tables are manufactured by greentea designs from slabs of wood flooring and porch supports, salvaged from old Korean country homes and 3-inches thick. These slabs, once under the …
If your old jalopy is spewing fumes and not very reliable on cold mornings, you no longer have to pay to have it scrapped before moving on to your new hybrid. Car manufacturers are being forced to pay for cars of all ages to be recycled, where previously this was only the case for cars …
Whether we like it or not, most of us are consumers in a consumerist world. And whether the Economist* thinks so or not, we can make choices that will effect the future of our world. That is where EcoReports comes in. You can view information about the companies whose products you are using, or you …
In 2004, Norwich Union switched it’s Norfolk-based buildings to a renewable energy tariff. Nearly 3 years later, their parent company Aviva, has gone carbon neutral. Norwich Union insures one in five households, one in seven motor vehicles and more than 800,000 businesses in the UK, and actively encourages policy holders to help against the effects …
Thanks to Calvin Jones at Climate Change Action for letting us all know that this excellent film is now available to view online for free. An Inconvenient Truth has been uploaded onto YouTube in 9-parts, links to all 9 parts are available from Calvin’s blog. As Jeff at Sustainablog points out though, there is no …
greengranny.org is a new blog, run by a granny who is trying to be green. She is protecting the planet for her grandchildren and for yours. Just when my generation thought we had earned our rest and some self-indulgence in life, we find that our kids need us more than ever. In today’s global economy, …
Discovery Health introduces its resident natural living expert, Sara Snow, who shows accessible ways to make healthy living everyday living by focusing on the small things you can do to create a healthier life for you, your family and for generations to come. Get Fresh with Sara Snow In each episode of GET FRESH WITH …
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As tour operators and travel agents begin to offer travellers the option to offset carbon emissions created by travelling, one online care hire company is also making a contribution to lessening the impact of travel on the planet. Carrentals.co.uk is offering their customers the option to offset the carbon emissions caused by their car rentals. …