Lifestyle - Going Green

Ekklesia is not just a think-tank, but also a 'do-tank.' Here you can find a range of ideas on how to make your lifestyle greener, shop ethically, live more simply or take action on a range of justice and environmental issues.
  • 19 Aug
    2009

    River Cottage founder Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will lead a new campaign for Compassion in World farming aimed at convincing the public to purchase ethically sound chicken.

  • 19 Aug
    2009

    With growing fears of climate change and global warming, Miss Earth is the beauty pageant for the new millennium. Contestants must have a strong knowledge of their country’s culture and environment in order to fulfill the ideals of this competition. The winner will be a strong and effective advocate for Mother Earth.

  • 18 Aug
    2009

    Premier online ethical retailer the Natural Collection stock a range of organic and fairly traded bed linens. This choice range of linens, like everything in the Natural Collection, conforms to strict ethical principles.

  • 18 Aug
    2009

    The Radiator Booster works by directing the wasted heat from the back of the radiator into the room. It is so effective that in most cases cold spots are eliminated, and rooms take 50% less time to heat up.

  • 17 Aug
    2009

    In today's throw-away society where very little is built to last, recycling at least eases the conscience a little. But the people at Fonebank.com do more than just recycle – they also safely dispose of unrecycleable components, making sure they don't contribute to the destruction of the environment.

  • 27 Jul
    2009
    Beach Volley Ball

    Premier ethical online retailer the Ethical Superstore has just revealed a new range of ethically produced products to help you and your family have an ethical summer. Check out the following products, all of which will help provide good clean, green fun for all the family this summer.

  • 22 Jul
    2009

    A research consortium led by the University of Dundee has been awarded a £2million grant to explore means of generating and supplying power to rural areas in developing countries which do not have access to centralised electricity networks.

  • 16 Jun
    2009

    Its still not too late to take advantage of recent price cuts and get the best deal – particularly on green electricity and gas.

  • 25 May
    2009

    A massive 40% of the UK's carbon emissions come from energy used in the home and for travel. Small measures to increase the efficiency of personal energy usage can therefore make a significant difference to this global problem.

  • 25 May
    2009

    When the countryside is in full bloom it is hard to resist getting out there and enjoying it. Many will feel, however, that they don’t know how to get the most out of their natural surroundings.

    Why not purchase an RSPB membership this summer? With a year’s membership you will get the following benefits:

  • 25 May
    2009

    With global warming bearing down on us all, it has become vital for every individual, family and organisation to consider their carbon footprint.

  • 26 Mar
    2009

    The WWF in the UK has called on the government to take swift action to establish further marine protected areas, which will provide greater protection for dolphins.

  • 24 Mar
    2009

    Growing your own vegetables, whether in your back garden, in a local allotment or just in window boxes, has become a popular past time – particularly for those who want to live simply, sustainably and healthily.

  • 23 Mar
    2009
    Make you own wine with a wine making kit

    Beat the economic downturn, and get back to a simpler and greener lifestyle, than with your own wine making kit. Find out more about wine making, and to get you wine brewing starter kit, click here

  • 23 Mar
    2009

    Gas and electricity prices went up by a whopping 42% in 2008, meaning that the average household had an extra £381 to pay. The good news is that Good Energy - a ‘green’ electricity supplier – has now dropped its prices. Click here to find out how

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