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26 April 2010
It's a nice day for a green wedding
Everyone loves a wedding and your own can be the best day of your life. But not everyone stops to think of the impact that their perfect day can have on the planet. Davina Shiell talks to brides who have chosen a green wedding.
Everyone loves a wedding and your own can be the best day of your life. But not everyone stops to think of the impact that their perfect day can have on the planet. Davina Shiell talks to brides who have chosen a green wedding.
22 October 2009
Living in a chemical world
We are surrounded by thousands of man-made compounds. From the creams we put on our face to the toys our children play with, chemicals have become integral to our lifestyle. But are they safe?
We are surrounded by thousands of man-made compounds. From the creams we put on our face to the toys our children play with, chemicals have become integral to our lifestyle. But are they safe?
22 October 2009
Food tips
In the UK, we import about one third of all our food supplies. Half of all vegetables and 95% of fruit consumed in the UK is from overseas. Buy fruit and vegetables in season that have been grown in the UK.
In the UK, we import about one third of all our food supplies. Half of all vegetables and 95% of fruit consumed in the UK is from overseas. Buy fruit and vegetables in season that have been grown in the UK.
22 October 2009
Transport tips
Road transport accounts for around 20% of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK and emissions from cars have been steadily rising over recent times. Around a quarter of all car trips in 2002/03 in Britain were under 2 miles. Get out of your car for at least one out of three journeys of less than two miles.
Road transport accounts for around 20% of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK and emissions from cars have been steadily rising over recent times. Around a quarter of all car trips in 2002/03 in Britain were under 2 miles. Get out of your car for at least one out of three journeys of less than two miles.
21 October 2009
Ethical finance
Almost all of us save our hard earned pennies in a bank account. We know the bank will then use our money to finance a host of other projects and companies. So what has this to do with the environment?
Almost all of us save our hard earned pennies in a bank account. We know the bank will then use our money to finance a host of other projects and companies. So what has this to do with the environment?
21 October 2009
21 October 2009
Growing your own food
We can't all give up our jobs and city-dwelling to live the 'Good Life' self-sufficient organic smallholder dream, but we can all go some way towards growing our own food.Growing your own food is a great way for individuals to reduce our environmental impact. As he ultimate in local food, it's sustainable, cheap and healthy. What's more, it is immensely satisfying to eat food you have produced yourself - even if your crop is just a few small carrots for the family to share.
We can't all give up our jobs and city-dwelling to live the 'Good Life' self-sufficient organic smallholder dream, but we can all go some way towards growing our own food.Growing your own food is a great way for individuals to reduce our environmental impact. As he ultimate in local food, it's sustainable, cheap and healthy. What's more, it is immensely satisfying to eat food you have produced yourself - even if your crop is just a few small carrots for the family to share.
21 October 2009
Eco-friendly Easter
Approximately 80 million chocolate eggs, worth a total value of £520 million, will be sold in the UK this year. It has been estimated that this will generate around 4,370 tonnes of cardboard, 160 tonnes of foil and millions off items of discarded plastic waste. However, you can still enjoy Easter, save money and reduce your impact on the planet simply by choosing your Easter gifts with care.
Approximately 80 million chocolate eggs, worth a total value of £520 million, will be sold in the UK this year. It has been estimated that this will generate around 4,370 tonnes of cardboard, 160 tonnes of foil and millions off items of discarded plastic waste. However, you can still enjoy Easter, save money and reduce your impact on the planet simply by choosing your Easter gifts with care.
21 October 2009
A green Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time for giving, receiving and celebrating but it can also be a time when a lot of waste is created.
Christmas is traditionally a time for giving, receiving and celebrating but it can also be a time when a lot of waste is created.
21 October 2009
Planet friendly home
If we all followed a few of the tips below then we could dramatically reduce our impact on the planet. Find out how a little action in each room of your home could make a real difference.
If we all followed a few of the tips below then we could dramatically reduce our impact on the planet. Find out how a little action in each room of your home could make a real difference.
21 October 2009
Reduce your waste
Here are 20 simple things you can do to cut down on the amount of rubbish you send to landfill and save money at the same time.
Here are 20 simple things you can do to cut down on the amount of rubbish you send to landfill and save money at the same time.
05 March 2006
Submission to Consultation for Green Micropower Bill
Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Association for the Conservation of Energy warmly welcome the proposals set out in the Green Micropower Bill consultation document. We believe that in order to reduce climate change emissions, Scotland must grasp the opportunity which micro-renewables present. In order to do this, the Executive must put the right policy framework in place. The proposals set out in the Green Micropower Bill would help to deliver such a framework.
Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Association for the Conservation of Energy warmly welcome the proposals set out in the Green Micropower Bill consultation document. We believe that in order to reduce climate change emissions, Scotland must grasp the opportunity which micro-renewables present. In order to do this, the Executive must put the right policy framework in place. The proposals set out in the Green Micropower Bill would help to deliver such a framework.
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