Lifestyle - Going Green

US Government report urges immediate adoption of ecosystem adaptation strategies

agency reporter — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:25:17 +0100

A key US government report has concluded that climate change is having a significant and irreversible impact on sensitive ecosystems and resources and urges the immediate implementation of ecosystem adaptation strategies.

Threat to Antarctic whales says WWF

agency reporter — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:14:19 +0100

Whales in the Southern Ocean face the twin threat of a shortage of food and a loss of hunting grounds because of global warming, a new report from WWF warns.

Wind up radios and solar powered radios

staff writers — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:35:05 +0100

There is now a great range of solar powered radios and wind up radios that you can buy to do you bit for the environment

Recycled cardboard toys for children

staff writers — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:33:33 +0000

There are now a wide range of recycled carboard toys available to children - great for birthdays, Christmas, or just for playtime! Green and eco-friendly, they are also educational and stimulate your child's development. All the children's recycled cardboard toys are available from the Ethical Superstore

Government's position on lightbulbs thrown into doubt

staff writers — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:32:16 +0000

The UK government's position on energy inefficient lightbulbs was thrown into doubt today after its Irish counterpart announced legislation to introduce mandatory efficiency standards for light bulbs which will see them banned by the beginning of 2009.

Cheapest energy saving lightbulbs anywhere - guaranteed

staff writers — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:02:00 +0000

The cheapest energy saving lighbulbs anywhere - guaranteed Click here to see the range of energy saving light bulbs in Dixon's ‘green shop’.

Recycle your mobile phone - how to recycle your mobile

staff writers — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:40:10 +0000

Getting a new mobile phone this Christmas? Then why not recycle your old mobile phone and get paid up to £150 for doing it?

Dixons Greenshop - energy saving electrical products

staff writers — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:10:15 +0000

Dixons has become the first electrical e-tailer to launch a dedicated Green Shop. Click here to visit Dixons ‘green shop’.

Hemp bags - gifts made out of hemp

staff writers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:44:22 +0000

If you're much of a shopper, you will have noticed that hemp is appearing on more and more labels and tags. You can find clothes, shoes, hats, wallets, soap and hair products that include hemp. You can find out more and visit Sativa here

Ethical car insurance - get carbon neutral car insurance

staff writers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:53:08 +0000

Before switching your car insurance you can now search a range of providers quickly and easily online for ethical and carbon neutral car insurance - saving money and the planet at the same time. The innovative eco car insurance is available through IBuyEco which enables you to offest you carbon emissions.

Give an acre of rainforest - save the rainforest as a gift

staff writers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:00:27 +0000

A great present for Christmas, a birthday or anniversary is to give an acre of rainforest on someone else's behalf.Buy or give an acre of rainforest by clicking here

BBC Countryfile Magazine - get a subscription to countryfile magazine

staff writers — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:40:10 +0000

If you are looking for a green, environmentally friendly present to give, then why not give a subsciption to Countryfile magazine? You can get 33% off the shop price by ordering Countryfile magazine online through the magazine group.

Go sphereing - rolling down a hill for fun

staff writers — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:10:54 +0000

If you are looking for an extreme sport that's carbon neutral, then why not try sphereing?

Energy watchdog looks at potential impact of smart meters

staff writers — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:41:07 +0000

Energy industry watchdog Ofgem has released its annual Sustainable Development Report, examining amongst other things the impact of smart meters, which measure how much energy appliances in your house are using.

Change you car insurance to a green company

staff writers — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:12:25 +0000

A growing trend of more eco-conscious motorists is driving the demand for green car insurance, with more people changing their car insurance, although it still remains a niche market, Co-operative Insurance (CIS) has claimed. Click here to change or switch your car insurance online quickly and easily