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Top 10...eco design for home
George Blacksell
2nd September, 2011
Green design doesn't have to mean scrimping on aesthetics; as George Blacksell discovered, combining style with sustainability is easily achieved more...
House boxes: the equine homes trend coming to a street near you
George Blacksell
26th August, 2011
Converted horse boxes are becoming increasingly popular among the eco-conscious. George Blacksell chats to horse box home owner, Dean Crago more...
The eco travel guide to England
Ruth Styles
25th August, 2011
Boasting vibrant cities, countless historical treasures and lush rolling countryside, England has much to offer green travellers, says Green Living Editor Ruth Stylesmore...
Retrofit revisited: one year on
Sue Wheat
22nd August, 2011
The salvaged velvet curtains are in and the newly painted walls are good to go but was it all worth it? In the final installment of her ecorefurb diary, Sue Wheat takes a retrospective look at a challenging year more...
Could the Haibike Xduro e-bike spark a cycling revolution?
Gervase Poulden
18th August, 2011
Electric bicycles are yet to go mainstream in the UK but could the launch of Haibike’s new electric mountain bike change all that? Gervase Poulden reports more...
Not charity but work: Vivienne Westwood's 'Ethical Fashion Africa' collection goes on sale
Rosie Spinks
8th August, 2011
In an effort to address the joint problems of poverty and environmental degradation, Vivienne Westwood has joined up with the International Trade Centre for the launch of her second ethical range more...
Five of the best…green gardening accessories
Anjuli Koshal
5th August, 2011
From scratch-proof gloves to soothing organic balms, Anjuli Koshal rounds up five green gardening essentials that the eco-conscious shouldn’t be without more...
Ten of the best…ways to reuse your rubbish
Valentina Jovanovski
5th August, 2011
Whether it’s plastic bottles or old magazines, Valentina Jovanovski has a creative way to turn it into something entirely new more...
Electric cars: could the new Vauxhall Ampera really make driving greener?
Ruth Styles
22nd July, 2011
From fossil fuel generated electricity to unreliable batteries, electric cars haven’t always lived up to the hype. But with the launch of the Vauxhall Ampera, could all that be about to change? Ruth Styles reports more...
Five of the best... eco-friendly detergents
Valentina Jovanovski
8th July, 2011
From phosphates to petrochemicals, doing the laundry can be a dirty business. Valentina Jovanovski rounds up five natural alternatives that will leave your clothes smelling literally of roses more...
Fashion forward: the green designers whose clothes are making a real difference
Valentina Jovanovski
5th July, 2011
As Valentina Jovanovski discovered, today’s young designers have more on their mind than just making a quick buck more...
Wired but tired: is modern life draining your energy?
Samantha Swift
1st July, 2011
Could ‘electrical pollution’ and EMFs have consequences for your health? Samantha Swift reports more...
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Top 10...garden wildlife
Katie Fuller
28th June, 2011
From hedgehogs to house sparrows, British gardens are havens for native fauna. The RSPB’s Katie Fuller rounds up her favourites more...
In season now: what to eat during July
Henry Gass
27th June, 2011
Raspberries, mackerel and broad beans are all on the menu this month more...
Five of the best…eco-friendly scented candles
Ruth Styles
25th June, 2011
Ditch the cheap paraffin candles and switch to something cleaner and greener: your body will thank you more...
Soft fruit special: how to make the most of the summer glut
Valentina Jovanovski
21st June, 2011
Strawberries, cherries, blackberries and raspberries are all coming into season over the next few months. Valentina Jovanovski looks at how to make the most of the soft fruit glut more...
Five of the best...Fairtrade and organic coffees
Valentina Jovanovski
20th June, 2011
From monocultures to deforestation, a cup of coffee can leave a bitter taste. But as Valentina Jovanovski discovered, ethically produced coffee can benefit some of the world’s poorest people and the planet to bootmore...
Ask the Ecologist: Which is best - local or organic?
Ruth Styles
14th June, 2011
Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week it’s the question of local versus organic produce under the spotlight more...
Five of the best... environmentally friendly cookbooks
Valentina Jovanovski
13th June, 2011
Greener eating doesn’t have to mean compromising on taste or quality, as these five books, reviewed by Valentina Jovanovski, prove more...
‘Blooming Britain’: a very different sort of garden
Henry Gass
10th June, 2011
Henry/Bragg’s groundbreaking ‘Blooming Britain’ exhibition switches the focus from the slick professionals of Chelsea to the enthusiastic amateur gardeners found in every corner of the UK more...
The A-Z of chicken keeping
Jeff Holman
7th June, 2011
Can’t tell your Marans from your Malays? Jeff Holman presents the A to Z guide to chicken keeping more...
Power: keeping it green
Henry Gass
3rd June, 2011
Angela Merkel’s decision to dispense with nuclear power has left environmentalists around the world exploring alternatives. Henry Gass weighs up the options more...
Five reasons why marmite should be at the top of every eco-warrior’s shopping list
Ruth Styles
26th May, 2011
The Danes might not like it much but marmite is one British institution that’s worth keeping. Here's why, love it or hate it, marmite is an eco-friendly essential more...
Greener grocers: six great ethical supermarkets
The Ecologist
23rd May, 2011
Not every supermarket is a heartless corporate giant: here are six that are showing Tesco and co how it's done more...
Five of the best…natural and organic fertilisers
Jeff Holman
20th May, 2011
Chemical free and perfect for an organic kitchen garden, Jeff Holman rounds up the organic fertilisers that will leave your plants blooming gorgeous more...Members
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