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03.10.08 | Cocklecarrot
In terms of the carbon footprint involved, how do you think physical, High Street shopping compares to on-line shopping? Well I saw some figures the other day that were quite alarming.
It has been calculated that for High Street shopping to equate to on-line shopping, in terms of the carbon cost...
It has been calculated that for High Street shopping to equate to on-line shopping, in terms of the carbon cost...
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23.09.08 | ChrisBristow
I guess you have to be of a particular age to remember. Middle age!
I remember as a young boy growing up in London going to Saturday morning pictures to see all manner of exciting short films ranging from The Lone Ranger to Flash Gordon. The good guy onhis trusty steed was easy to understand. The future...
I remember as a young boy growing up in London going to Saturday morning pictures to see all manner of exciting short films ranging from The Lone Ranger to Flash Gordon. The good guy onhis trusty steed was easy to understand. The future...
22.09.08 | PersonalTrainer
If you had purchased £1000 of Northern Rock stock one year ago, it would be worth £4.95 today.
With HBOS, you would have £16.50 left of the original £1000.
With XL Leisure, you would have less than a fiver.
And if you had purchased £1000 of Seguro Air Lines stock, you would have a measly...
With HBOS, you would have £16.50 left of the original £1000.
With XL Leisure, you would have less than a fiver.
And if you had purchased £1000 of Seguro Air Lines stock, you would have a measly...
13.09.08 | Megan
I love freebies - OK, so maybe they're just rewarding me for my loyalty, but none the less I love them anyway! There's nothing like the feel of getting something extra when shopping. This weeks goodies came from the Body Shop, and I thought they were so good I'd share...
12.09.08 | walterdesilva
I've just read something that claimed that without fossil fuels the earth can only support 2 billion people. I thought that was odd as we seem to have slightly more than that. In fact as the population of the world currently stands at 6 billion people then we appear to have an excess of 4 billion...
10.09.08 | PersonalTrainer
Did the earth move for you today?
So far approximately $9 billion has been invested in this science project. I'm sure the results will be startling to the science community, but what does it mean to you?
$9 billion on installing adequate insulation to reduce energy use would probably have a bigger...
So far approximately $9 billion has been invested in this science project. I'm sure the results will be startling to the science community, but what does it mean to you?
$9 billion on installing adequate insulation to reduce energy use would probably have a bigger...
09.09.08 | ChrisBristow
If I asked you who was the greenest supermarket chain, you would probably say Marks & Spencer. Mainly due to its self-promotion of its Plan A (because there is no Plan B) initiative. Some of you may say that the Co-op is a longtime supporter of ethical practices and a promoter of the green agenda....
08.09.08 | CaesarSalad
Why is it that when we see healthy crops of apples growing in all quarters of the British countryside they are not stocked in our High Street stores?!
When shopping over the weekend I was offered apples from all manner of places, from all corners of the world except from the place I really wanted them...
When shopping over the weekend I was offered apples from all manner of places, from all corners of the world except from the place I really wanted them...
02.09.08 | Cocklecarrot
It appears to be significantly easier in some European countries (namely Switzerland) than others (specifically the UK) to persuade the Government to hold a referendum. This was demonstrated recently when Swiss campaigners launched a bid to ban off-roaders, four by fours and big engined vehicles. To ensure...
11.08.08 | walterdesilva
Recent figures published by DEFRA suggest that efforts to cut waste, increase recycling and reduce landfill are beginning to produce results. It is ealy days but during the period October to December 2007 the provisional figures show that:
Household waste went down - from 25.8m tonnes to 25.6m tonnes
Less...
Household waste went down - from 25.8m tonnes to 25.6m tonnes
Less...
31.07.08 | ChrisBristow
Npower and Scottish Power have both pulled their fixed energy deals this morning so consumers wanting to protect themselves from further gas and electricity price rises need to act now as the remaining fixed and capped products aren’t likely to be around for much longer.
EDF Energy hiked gas and...
EDF Energy hiked gas and...
30.07.08 | CaesarSalad
Two doctors writing in the British Medical Journal suggest that GPs should talk to their patients about family planning and encourage the view that bigger families are as environmentally dubious as owning a patio heater. In other words investing in contraception and limiting the size of your family...
28.07.08 | carlbrooker
Welcome to Surya -- self-styled "world's first ecological nightclub" where cyclists and walkers get free admission to a club with dancefloor so high-tech it generates its own electricity when people move on it.
The brainchild of 35-year-old property developer Andrew Charalambous, aka Dr. Earth, Surya...
The brainchild of 35-year-old property developer Andrew Charalambous, aka Dr. Earth, Surya...
24.07.08 | PersonalTrainer
We are constantly being told about the 5 portions per day of fruit and veg for a balanced diet – in fact, some countries suggest even more.
If you haven’t taken the time to wonder why we need to do it, here is a different way of looking at it. This information came across in a chain-email...
If you haven’t taken the time to wonder why we need to do it, here is a different way of looking at it. This information came across in a chain-email...
22.07.08 | walterdesilva
It is estimated that approx 25% of all lorries on the road are travelling empty. Not a great carbon example. However I heard the other day of a new service that matches up people who wish to transport goods from one part of the country to another, to this empty capacity. Whilst I suspect the primary...
17.07.08 | ChrisBristow
You have worked hard all year to enjoy a few weeks off, but how do you make sure that your holiday destination is going to be fun for everyone in teh family? You need our handy checklist - for adults and children alike!
Child-safety features
You're not going to relax if you don't feel your holiday...
17.07.08 | PersonalTrainer
There are more and more reports coming out that show consumers are switching off to the doom and gloom messaging about climate change.
What can I do about it, it's already too late... It's too depressing to think about, I'm going to carry on as if it isn't happening... It's so dire that I would...
What can I do about it, it's already too late... It's too depressing to think about, I'm going to carry on as if it isn't happening... It's so dire that I would...
16.07.08 | Greenwannabe
Toffee dessert and do something for the environment? Sounds like heaven...
Impress your guests at your next get-together with this delicious Toffee Banoffi dessert?
Preparation time: 2 hrs 30
Difficulty...
10.07.08 | PersonalTrainer
At a time when consumers are demonstrating their support for sustainability by not using plastic bags and choosing tap water over bottled water, how do you make similar choices with food? Some ethical choices are made by not choosing veal or foie gras, and GE crops have been a hot topic, but what about...
09.07.08 | ChrisBristow
According to calculations made using statistics from the U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov), you can definitely save a a lot of money if you are prepared to change your driving style and pay more attention to your car.
What is surprising from the following is that changing your driving style...
What is surprising from the following is that changing your driving style...
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