Ecology and Environment

  • 21 Feb 2007
    There are a number of strong arguments for using reusable nappies. It is a little known fact that children in cloth nappies tend to toilet train about six months sooner than those in disposable nappies.
  • 21 Feb 2007

    If you want to sleep well in your bed knowing that your bed linen or duvet is ethical and organic then The Natural Collection may have just the thing for you.

  • 21 Feb 2007

    To mark Energy Saving Week, Ekklesia searched to find our top energy saving devices and eco-gadgets for use around the home.

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    With many people trying to decrease their carbon footprint by cutting out flying, more are opting to take holidays in the UK rather than abroad. The good news is that there are lots of camping, self-catering, activity and other holiday options to choose from. Many can be searched for quickly and easily online, by visiting dedicated websites which will do the leg-work for you.

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    Recycled glassware, whether it be desert bowls, wine glasses or tumblers are now easy to locate and cheap to buy. They are now even being produced by fairtrade sources. There are a number of sources such as The Ethical Superstore which produce stylish and environmentally friendly recycled glassware.
  • 21 Feb 2007

    Bio D have produced a range of laundry and household cleaning products which are natural, biodegradable, safe to use and have minimal effect on the environment. Wherever possible the raw materials used are from renewable sources, they are not tested on animals and have no animal by-products. The packaging is recyclable.

  • 21 Feb 2007

    The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the National Council of Churches USA (NCCUSA) are among dozens of international business, civic, educational, scientific and religious organizations who have joined together in a 'round table' network to stop global warming - as the international debate about the issue grows in urgency.