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Roadkill: sickening or sustainable?
Ben Martin
20th February, 2012
The idea of eating meat sourced from the roadside - whether deer, pheasant, fox or even otter - might sound revolting to you but for some, it's a gastronomic opportunity and a way of avoiding factory farmed meat more...
Tried and tested: facial oils
Ruth Styles
17th February, 2012
No longer is moisturiser the only way to hydrate your skin. Thanks to Shu Uemura’s pioneering oil-based range, facial oils are becoming a serious alternative to traditional creams. But which are the most planet friendly? more...
Eco cement: the world's favourite building material gets a green-over
Paul Miles
14th February, 2012
Cement manufacturers are among the world’s biggest polluters and produce more emissions per capita than aviation. So how can you ensure that the cement you use isn’t wrecking the planet? more...
How to...make recycled art
Bethany Hubbard
10th February, 2012
Upcycling is one of 2012’s hottest design trends but you don’t have to stop at furniture. If you’re looking for some decorative inspiration, get to grips with our guide to making your own eco-fabulous art more...
How to… make your own beauty products
Priyanka Mogul
9th February, 2012
Whether you’re foraging for ingredients or scouring the shelves of your local health food store, DIY beauty products are as good for the planet as they are for your skin more...
PHOTO GALLERY: Copenhagen Fashion Week
Ruth Styles
9th February, 2012
Whether organic cotton, local wool or Scottish cashmere, textiles were all natural, with Danish designers proving that sustainability and style can mix, says Ruth Styles more...
Five of the best... ways to green up your kitchen
Laurie Tuffrey
6th February, 2012
Home experts Andrew Leech and Chris Askew explain how to make your kitchen a greener place to be more...
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The Ecologist A to Z of beauty goodies
Priyanka Mogul
3rd February, 2012
You’ve learned to avoid parabens and sulphates but what should you be using instead? The Ecologist takes a closer look at the natural beauty ingredients that can make a positive difference to your skin more...
The Power of Self-Healing: Unlock Your Natural Healing Potential in 21 Days
Ruth Styles
19th January, 2012
Don’t let the touchy-feely title put you off: Dr Fabrizio Mancini’s latest opus is packed with sensible advice, argues Ruth Styles more...
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Can becoming a vegetarian help save the planet?
Laurie Tuffrey
4th January, 2012
Globally, meat consumption has increased by 20 per cent in the last decade despite concerns about its environmental impact. So, asks Laurie Tuffrey, can going vegetarian really help the earth? more...
Charity gifting: do festive gifts mean misery for animals?
Ben Hudson
13th December, 2011
With Animal Aid raising concerns about the welfare of livestock sent abroad at Christmas by groups such as Oxfam and Christian Aid, is it time to take another look at charity giving? more...
Herbal medicine: can natural remedies really see off winter colds and flu?
Sophie Laggan
9th December, 2011
Although controversial amongst advocates of mainstream medicine, herbs and spices can help keep us healthy, says Sophie Laggan more...
Madara: the luxury skincare range with social and environmental ethics
Matilda Lee
7th December, 2011
'Deeper than skin' is the motto of ethical green beauty and skincare brand Madara which has received accolades from WWF more...
Shipping containers: could they tackle the housing crisis for a growing population?
Sophie Laggan
6th December, 2011
With bricks and mortar proving environmentally unsustainable, a dearth of affordable housing available, and charity Shelter maintaining that homelessness persists, could shipping containers be a solution? more...
Our Land: website champions sustainable holidays in English countryside
Ben Hudson
2nd December, 2011
Forget Lapland - a festive break in the English countryside is just as beautiful. New website Our Land will help you discover sustainable tourism in the Cotswolds, South Downs and New Forest, amongst others more...
Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape
Ruth Styles
1st December, 2011
Pristine wilderness and eco-friendly lodges have made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to visit more...
Kicking back in a green Eden: a weekend in the Yorkshire Dales
Matilda Lee
24th November, 2011
From the sedum roof to the wood burning stove, Yorkshire Dales Natural Retreats combines eco-friendly innovations with serious luxury more...
Ten of the best…farm shops
Vanessa Jones
4th November, 2011
Offering the ultimate in locally produced food, Britain's farm shops are a culinary national treasure more...
Ten of the best…ways to get stuck into urban gardening
Hannah Corr
28th October, 2011
Growing your own fruit and vegetables doesn’t have to involve huge amounts of space. As Hannah Corr explains, there are plenty of short cuts for city dwellers who want to get stuck in more...
The beginner’s guide to making your own compost
Hannah Corr
14th October, 2011
Contrary to popular belief, composting is simple. What’s more, it’s also eco-friendly, cheap and utterly addictive. Hannah Corr shows you how to get started more...
The A to Z of beekeeping
Gervase Poulden
6th September, 2011
From zoning to killer bees and lovely honey: Gervase Poulden explains the essentials of beekeeping more...
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...Members
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