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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...
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...
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...
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Top 10…cheap ways to green your home
Sella Oneko
29th April, 2011
Greening your home doesn’t have to bust the budget. Sella Oneko rounds up 10 inexpensive ways to make your home a more eco-friendly place more...
Clean and green: Green Tips eco marigolds
Sella Oneko
22nd April, 2011
Like it or not, washing up has to be done daily so give it a green-over with Green Tips eco-friendly cleaning gloves more...
Upcycling: 2011's greenest decorating trend
Julia Nelson
19th April, 2011
Make do and mend might not sound particularly exciting but, says Julia Nelson, a little creative upcycling can turn junk into something spectacular more...
Ethical insect catchers: do they really work?
Ruth Styles
15th April, 2011
Instead of dispatching creepie crawlies with bug spray; how about using a humane insect grabber to get rid of them? Ruth Styles took the Snapy and the Ethical Spider Catcher for a spin more...
Out of the frying pan: cooking without toxic Teflon
William McLennan
13th April, 2011
Non-stick pan coatings made from PTFE, otherwise known as Teflon, release carcinogens, pollutants and even a World War One nerve gas when heated. So what’s the alternative? more...
Shades of green: colour blocking the eco-friendly way
Jeff Holman
1st April, 2011
One of this season’s biggest trends, colour blocking is the coolest way to brighten up your home. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way more...
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Erik Zwaga: Belgium’s newest eco-design star
The Ecologist
25th March, 2011
With a talent for breathing new life into what most of us would regard as junk, designer, Erik Zwaga, has taken the art of upcycling to new heights more...
Carbon neutral clubbing
The Ecologist
18th March, 2011
Dutch company, Sustainable Dance Club, have come up with a novel way to party and save the planet at the same time more...
Laundry: how to make it green
The Ecologist
4th March, 2011
From chemical-based washing powders to electricity-hungry dryers, doing the laundry is worse for the planet than you might think. Here’s how to clean it upmore...
The Byocup: a reusable alternative to paper
The Ecologist
18th February, 2011
Millions of trees are cut down for paper cups every year, the majority of which end up in landfill. With that in mind, isn’t it time you swapped your paper cup for something more sustainable? more...
PICK OF THE DAY: The OWL Pink Micro
The Ecologist
11th February, 2011
Electricity is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, so reduce your consumption with the OWL Pink Micromore...
Turning our Victorian Terrace into an Eco-Home part seven - Heating
Sue Wheat
7th February, 2011
Sue Wheat thought a wood-burning stove was the greenest way to heat her house until a chat with authors, Nick Grant and Alan Clarke, made her think again. The biggest crisis of her eco-refurb so far? You bet it was! more...
PICK OF THE DAY: AlmaWin Orange Oil Cleaner
Matilda Lee
4th February, 2011
An all-in-one household cleaner that works wonders on surfaces and smells great - and doesn't harm the environment more...
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Tesco and B&Q join interest in 'Green Deal' to insulate homes
Mark Jansen
10th January, 2011
The UK government plans to get companies to pay to insulate energy inefficient homes - recovering the money from savings on the householder's energy bill more...
Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part six – ventilation
Sue Wheat
19th November, 2010
Better insulation means more warmth but also more mould and condensation. Sue Wheat's eco retrofit continues with a look at a super-efficient ventilation system that recycles heat while stamping out damp more...
Green energy bill will let consumers gamble on future savings
Tim Webb, guardian industrial editor
11th November, 2010
The Green Deal bill, due to be announced in the next two months, will allow consumers to shift the upfront costs of energy efficiency measures, such as loft insulation, to suppliers more...
PassivHaus construction: the future of UK housebuilding?
Laura Sevier
22nd October, 2010
German design, British location, tropical climate. Super-efficient PassivHaus construction makes for warmer homes and lower energy bills. So why aren't we all building this way? more... Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part five
Sue Wheat
14th October, 2010
Research over, it's crunch time in Sue's house, as materials are delivered, builders are educated in new eco techniques and wall insulation is fitted more...Members
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