Can’t tell medlars from mushrooms? Noah Lee spoke to the Wild Man, aka forager Fergus Drennan, to find out exactly how to make your wild food fantasies a reality
The beginner’s guide to late summer foraging Noah Lee | 2nd August 2011 Ethical Living Foraging Wild Food Fergus Drennan Nature Food And Drink Food And Farming holding.jpg Can’t tell medlars from …
Tart gooseberries, tender broad beans and the best beef of the year make August a key month for foodies, says Henry Gass
In season now: what to eat during August Henry Gass | 2nd August 2011 Ethical Living Seasonal Food August Courgettes Beef Aubergines Peradon Farm Food And Drink Food And Farming holding.jpg Tart …
Anna Guyer has made a name for her company by only taking clients with impeccable green credentials and refusing to ‘greenwash’ big brands. Peter Salisbury met her to find out more
… the ethical, sustainable and organic entrepreneurs she works tirelessly to make more … now Ogilvy Public Relations, working with the EU on aid programmes was a turn in the right …
In the second part of our sport and environment mini-series, Ruth Styles reports on the efforts some football clubs are making to turn the sport into an eco-friendly one, although there's still plenty to do
… which include harvesting rainwater for reuse on the pitch,’ he commented. ‘We have a … home and is now planning to build a carbon neutral residence in Surrey for his retirement. …
With greener-than-grass credentials and created by a man with a lifetime’s worth of herbal lore in his head, Grateful Body’s eco-conscious range is a good choice for those with sensitive skin, says Ruth Styles
Review: Grateful Body Ruth Styles | 3rd August 2011 Ethical Living Beauty Heath Grateful Body Skincare Review holding.jpg With greener-than-grass credentials and created by a man with a lifetime’s …
The planned closure of the BBC Wildlife Fund represents the premature end of a model for how wildlife film-making can support conservation of the very environments it documents, says Rob St John
Why the BBC is wrong to scrap its Wildlife Fund Rob St John | 3rd August 2011 Comment Conservation BBC Natural World Wildlife Broadcasting Comment langurmonkey.jpg The planned closure of the BBC …
Tom Hodgkinson's account of life on a smallholding in Devon is spiced with old-fashioned lore and made Jeremy Williams laugh out loud
Brave Old World: A Practical Guide to Husbandry or the Fine Art of Looking After Yourself Jeremy Williams | 4th August 2011 Reviews Farming Pigs Gardening Food Self-sustainability Reviews Books Tom …
With its chic bar, spacious rooms and organic spa, the K West Hotel is proof that choosing a green place to stay doesn’t mean missing out on the little luxuries, says Valentina Jovanovski
Review: K West Hotel and Spa Valentina Jovanovski | 4th August 2011 Ethical Living Hotel Review K West London Hotels London Shepherds Bush Portobello k-west-hotel-&-spa---front-entrance.jpg With its …
Forty years ago this month The Ecologist reported on the environmental implications of the rise of the Japanese economy. In the wake of the recent earthquake and associated nuclear fears has it cleaned up its act?
The Ecologist December 1971: Japan’s ‘economic miracle’ George Blacksell | 1st December 2011 Other Archive 40 Years Ago Politics And Economics Japan Air Polltuion Smog Fukushima december 1971 480 x …
Whether it’s plastic bottles or old magazines, Valentina Jovanovski has a creative way to turn it into something entirely new
… Ten of the best…ways to reuse your rubbish Valentina Jovanovski | 5th … water intensive, which means upcycling or reusing your junk is more important than ever. The need for a cultural shift towards reuse was emphasised by a recent DEFRA report, …
With the Kimberley Process in a state of paralysis over Zimbabwean diamonds, consumers can no longer be sure they’re buying ethical jewels. Ahead of a BBC Panorama investigation into the issue, Rosie Spinks reports
… Global Witness, clashed with KP Chairman Mathieu Yamba of the DRC. Yamba broke with the KP’s … made conservation assessments NEWS ANALYSIS European airlines to start controversial … plant-based fuels for flights, backed by the EU, could contribute to higher food prices and …
From scratch-proof gloves to soothing organic balms, Anjuli Koshal rounds up five green gardening essentials that the eco-conscious shouldn’t be without
… of Chelsea to the enthusiastic amateur gardeners found in every corner of the UK …
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
Not charity but work: Vivienne Westwood's 'Ethical Fashion Africa' collection goes on sale Rosie Spinks | 9th August 2011 Ethical Living Fashion Society Green Living Africa Vivienne Westwood Ethical …
The Nordic flair for design has taken eco-fashion to new heights and is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow, says Ruth Styles
… perfect alternative GREEN LIVING Copenhagen: Europe's coolest green city Cutting edge … Ruth Styles packed her bags for a weekend in Europe’s greenest capital city …
It is the biggest beauty company in the world and owns numerous ethical brands including The Body Shop and Pureology, but do its own ethics stand up to close scrutiny? Peter Salisbury reports
… it is here that Naturewatch’s problems arise. EU legislation actually demands that all new … to date It is also a founder member of the European Partnership for Alternatives to … CCB Paris Vichy La Roche Posay Innéov Skinceuticals Sanoflore Roger&Gallet Professional …
In an extract from his new book the Jolly Pilgrim, Peter Baker argues that a Gaian consciousness is slowly emerging out of our efforts to overcome climate change and other environmental challenges
Why we need to stop trying to 'save the planet' and just realise our place in it Peter Baker | 9th August 2011 Activism Society Culture Change Gaia Theory Climate Change How To Make A Difference …
Land seizures, rampant logging and oil palm expansion have decimated Sarawak's forests. But now an invigorated reform movement is fighting back - accusing the government and its chief minister Abdul Taib Mahmud of duplicity. Alex Joseph reports
… and a prominent diamond ring. He is chauffeured around in a cream Rolls-Royce and …
Good for adults, but even better for babies: Gervase Poulden rounds up five chemical, phosphate and paraben free products that will really make a difference to your children’s skin
Five of the best...eco-friendly babycare products Gervase Poulden | 10th August 2011 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Green People Organic Ecocert Soil Association Baby Products happy-baby.jpg Good …
There's much to love in Celia Lewis’ beautifully illustrated tome, says Mark Newton, but the essential message shouldn’t be forgotten: that this is how all pigs should be treated
The Illustrated Guide to Pigs: How to Choose Them – How to Keep Them Mark Newton | 11th August 2011 Reviews Pigs Farming Food And Drink Reviews Books Animal Welfare illustrated-pigs.jpg There's much …
The Gates Foundation has just announced a $42 million project over several years to develop a toilet that doesn't need water, mains power or sewerage and that will cost next to nothing
The mission to build a toilet that utilises human poo Paul Miles | 11th August 2011 News Toilet Health Waste And Recycling Compost toilet.jpg There are still some 2.6 billion people around the world …
The new head of the Prince's green living charity speaks to the Ecologist about ways of engaging individuals and the benefits of corporate partnerships
CAMPAIGN HERO: Joey Tabone, Chief Executive of the Prince of Wales's charity Start Matilda Lee | 12th August 2011 Activism Society Culture Change Climate Change Prince Of Wales Behaviour Change Green …
With its ultra-clean water and unspoilt countryside, Finland’s Lakeland is a paradise for nature lovers and foodies alike, says Ruth Styles
… lake in Finland and the fourth largest in Europe. What’s more, according to the UN, … berry wines including a tart raspberry liqueur from the local Ollimäki Wine Farm that … says Ruth Styles GREEN LIVING Copenhagen: Europe's coolest green city Cutting edge …
Belo Monte is just one of a dozen giant dam projects Brazil plans to build in the Amazon region in the coming decades and opens up the world's largest tropical rainforest to oil and mining exploration
… at times openly racist. Said the Calypso chanteuse, with the development resulting from Belo …