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Five of the best... ways to green up your kitchen

Laurie Tuffrey

6th February, 2012

Five of the best... ways to green up your kitchen Home experts Andrew Leech and Chris Askew explain how to make your kitchen a greener place to be more...

The A to Z of foraging

Chloe Barrow

31st January, 2012

The A to Z of foraging Fed up of paying a premium for supermarket berries and herbs? Take a walk on the wild side and pick your own more...

In season now: what to eat during February

Ben Hudson

30th January, 2012

In season now: what to eat in February It's the month of love, so warm the cockles by tucking in to wonderful seasonal fare. Big Barn founder, Anthony Davidson, shares his February favourites more...

The Ecologist meets…Hugh's Three Hungry Boys

Ruth Styles

23rd January, 2012

The Ecologist meets…Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys Channel 4's newest foodie series has plenty for eco warriors to love. The Ecologist catches up with Tim Cresswell to talk foraging more...

The truth about food additives: how they threaten your health

Dr Fabrizio Mancini

18th January, 2012

The truth about food additives: are you eating too many? In an extract from his new book, The Power of Self-Healing, Dr Fabrizio Mancini explains why sugar and food additives - from aspartame to trans fats - could have a severely detrimental effect on your health more...

Five of the best…organic veg box schemes

Ruth Styles

16th January, 2012

veg boxes Whether you’re looking for seasonal veg or slaughter-free milk, Britain’s box schemes make avoiding the supermarket a cinch more...

In season now: what to eat during January

Ben Hudson

9th January, 2012

In season now: what to eat during January Love British Food’s Alexia Robinson talks seasonal eats, New Year’s resolutions and a gastronomic alternative to the Olympics more...

Can becoming a vegetarian help save the planet?

Laurie Tuffrey

4th January, 2012

is vegetarianism the way forward? 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...

Ethical food: four new year's resolutions that you can keep

Gavin Haines

3rd January, 2012

eco new year's resolutions It’s resolution time again so start 2012 on an eco-friendly note by cutting out food miles and eating less meat more...

Leftovers: the ultimate guide

Ben Hudson

26th December, 2011

Pile of leftover turkey driving you crazy? Here's our guide to dealing with it the eco-friendly way more...

Wine: how green is your glass?

Sophie Laggan

21st December, 2011

organic wine Certification is expensive and monitoring of ingredients can be difficult so it can be hard for consumers to make an informed choice about wine. Sophie Laggan takes a look at the options more...

Five of the best…foodie gifts to make at home

Laurie Tuffrey

15th December, 2011

Homemade Christmas Eco-friendly, delicious and ultra personal: Laurie Tuffrey explains why homemade treats trump Tesco’s and how to make them
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Top 10…Christmas markets

Sophie Laggan

28th November, 2011

Christmas markets Whether you're after an locally reared turkey or a handmade ethical gift, a festive fair is where you'll find them. The Ecologist has the lowdown on Europe's best Christmas markets more...

Starved to death: are high protein diets killing the planet?

Hannah Corr

22nd November, 2011

diets From the Atkins to the Dukan, protein-based diets are big news in the celebrity world. But what effect is our love affair with meat, fish and cheese having on the environment? more...

Snack on that! Are insects the future of food?

Gavin Haines

18th November, 2011

insect food With seven billion people to feed, agriculture is feeling the strain. So are creepie crawlies the solution? The Ecologist takes a closer look more...

Ten of the best…farm shops

Vanessa Jones

4th November, 2011

Farm Shops Offering the ultimate in locally produced food, Britain's farm shops are a culinary national treasure more...

How to make your own booze

Hannah Corr

1st November, 2011

home brew With no food miles, no additives and no duty involved, making your own alcohol saves both money and the planet. Hannah Corr explains how to get started more...

In season now: what to eat during November

Henry Gass

31st October, 2011

november veg Cosy up with the November root vegetable glut, says Henry Gass. You won’t regret it more...

Coffee: is the black stuff as green as it should be?

George Blacksell

4th October, 2011

coffee From deforestation to fertiliser; our taste for coffee has left some of the world’s most precious eco-systems in a precarious state. George Blacksell looks at how the coffee industry is cleaning up its act more...

In season now: what to eat during October

Henry Gass

3rd October, 2011

apples Beetroot, apples and carrots are all part of October’s culinary repertoire. Top chef, Theresa Webb of the Kitchen Buddy Culinary School picks her favourites more...

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