What do steam cleaners, camping gear and ukuleles have in common? They are among the most popular items on loan at the Library of Things, a space where people can loan products rather than buy them, only to leave them on a shelf gathering dust after one or two uses, reports CATHERINE EARLY
How borrowing could become the new buying - and help save the planet Catherine Early | 8th August 2017 News Internet Library Consumerism Borrowing And Buying drill.jpg What do steam cleaners, camping …
There has been a huge rise in demand for vegan and vegetarian meals at cafes and restaurants across Britain - often from meat eaters. CATHERINE EARLY reports
'Flexitarians' join vegans in stampede for meat free restaurant treats Catherine Early | 15th August 2017 News Vegan Vegetarian Meat Fish Restaurants Eating Out 440_x_300__josh_eggleton-web 2.jpg …
Hector Christie, owner of the Tapeley Park estate and farm in Devon and renowned environmental campaigner, is urging the public to join a day of action against the Roundup weedkiller. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… again as a crucial decision on its future in Europe is set to be made in the autumn. The European Commission is considering whether to … days before the licence expired. In May, EU health commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis …
Traces of 123 pesticides, including those linked to cancer, hormone disruption and damage to brain development, have been found in fresh produce supplied to primary school children through a government scheme aimed at promoting healthy eating habits. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… being drawn up for when the UK leaves the EU could provide an opportunity to move away …
Pressure is building on the European Court of Justice ahead of a decision on whether to uphold a logging ban in Poland. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… Poland 405297.jpg Pressure is building on the European Court of Justice ahead of a decision … ban in Poland. CATHERINE EARLY reports The European Commission has called on the EU’s most senior judges to penalise Poland for …
A blind man has gone to Ireland due to fears that his beloved guide dog will be removed by charity Guide Dogs. A petition has been set up on Change.org to persuade the charity to change its mind. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Blind man flees country fearing charity will take his guide dog Catherine Early | 19th September 2017 News Blind Dog Charity Brighton 405298.jpg A blind man has gone to Ireland due to fears that his …
Austerity is not holding back the organic shopper, latest sales figures show. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Organic food sales growth outstrips that of conventional foods Catherine Early | 28th September 2017 News Organic Food Growth London Healthy 405406.jpg Austerity is not holding back the organic …
Meeting global targets to end hunger by 2030 could be challenging given a recent increase in food insecurity exacerbated by conflict and environmental degradation. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
World hunger on the rise for the first time in years Catherine Early | 10th October 2017 News Food Hunger Climate Change Un Earley Security Economic Growth 405443.jpg Meeting global targets to end …
Projects worldwide demonstrating environmental and social regeneration can apply for the Lush Spring Prize, awarded by Lush cosmetics and the Ethical Consumer Research Association, says CATHERINE EARLY
A Lush £200,000 up for grabs in spring prize Catherine Early | 24th October 2017 News Award Regeneration Permaculture Sustainability. 405598.jpg Projects worldwide demonstrating environmental and …
Scientists have been debating the conclusions of a recently published research on insects that reportedly found alarming declines, reports CATHERINE EARLY.
Insect armageddon - the devil is in the detail Catherine Early | 3rd November 2017 News Insects Ecology Pesticides Farming 405652.jpg Scientists have been debating the conclusions of a recently …
“Make people smile, and then ask for help”, was a philosophy embraced by the late adventurer Mark Shand. A convoy racing 500km across India in a collection of eclectic vehicles is aiming to do just that. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
… than 80 explorers, wildlife lovers, entrepreneurs and philanthropists from countries … Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, HRH princess Eugenie of York, Tom Parker Bowles, and actor …
President Santos of Colombia has won awards for championing peace and biodiversity. He was in London recently to receive the Kew International Medal, the first head of state to be awarded the honour by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RGB) Kew. But not everyone is impressed, reports CATHERINE EARLY.
President Santos: environmental saint or sinner? Catherine Early | 20th November 2017 News Colombia Biodiversity Human Rights Protests Juan Manuel Santos President Santos of Colombia has won awards …
The Polish government has been ignoring a temporary ban on logging in the Białowieża Forest since July. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is now taking unprecedented action to protect the best-preserved primeval forest in Europe. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… in the Białowieża Forest since July. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is now taking … protect the best-preserved primeval forest in Europe. CATHERINE EARLY reports Fifteen of the EU’s most senior judges have upheld an …
Ethical shopping could reach record levels this Christmas if trends continue, with growth of sustainable products up across the board. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
Shoppers dreaming of a green Christmas as ethical sales boom Catherine Early | 15th December 2017 News Shopping Shoppers Ethical Consumer Vegetarianism Shopping in charity shops rose by 6.6% in 2016. …
New years’ resolutions typically consist of promises to exercise more, sleep better and generally be more healthy and less stressed. As everyone returns to work this can be a real challenge. A practice originating in Japan and now being trialled by the RSPB and on Forestry Commission holidays could help you achieve all this and more. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Stressed? Slow your mind down in the forest Catherine Early | 5th January 2018 Ethical Living Stress Forest RSPB Forest bathing in Sandwell Nature Reserve New years’ resolutions typically consist of …
Ideas to protect the UK’s natural resources and reduce waste and pollution have been published in the government’s long-awaited 25-year plan. But campaigners fear the proposals are not strong enough, CATHERINE EARLY reports
… was delayed by the vote to leave the EU and last year’s election. It proposes a … enforce environment laws once we leave the EU.” Stephanie Hilborne OBE, chief executive …
The Wildlife Trusts is urging developers to build homes that simultaneously give people an inspirational place to live and help reverse wildlife and habitat decline, reports CATHERINE EARLY
Housebuilding can benefit birds and bees as well as people, charity says Catherine Early | 16th January 2018 News Housing Birds Conservation homes_with_meadows_sarah_lambert_-_catherine_early.jpeg …
Campaigners reacted with shock and anger at the news of the violent death of one of the world’s leading researchers into the illegal ivory and rhino horn trade, Esmond Bradley Martin. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Murder of ivory trade activist Esmond Bradley Martin leaves conservation world reeling Catherine Early | 6th February 2018 News Elephants; Rhino; Conservation; Poaching; Murder …
Trends shaping consumerism, transport and farming could provide answers for some of the world’s sustainability problems, according to the think tank Forum for the Future. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Blockchain, regenerative farming and mobility as a service: global trends hold key to sustainability Catherine Early | 9th February 2018 News Blockchain Food And Farming Sustainability …
Chris Packham has criticised the RSPB for accepting sponsorship from binoculars manufacturers who promote hunting.
… organisations not only in the UK and Europe, but in the world, don’t want to touch … what is the role of hunting going forward?” Neutral on the ethics Packham urged members of … "As a conservation organisation, we are neutral on the ethics of sports shooting, …
The tables have been turned on trappers illegally killing songbirds on a British military base in Cyprus after conservationists used camera traps to catch them in the act. Bird charities are urging further support from the Ministry of Defence to stamp out the practice for good. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Camera snaps ensnare bird trappers on Cyprus reports RSPB Catherine Early | 13th March 2018 News Bird Trappers British Military Ministry Of Defence Blackcap in a mist net (c) Guy Shorrock The tables …
Campaigners have welcomed chancellor Philip Hammond’s call for ideas on financial carrots and sticks to drastically cut single-use plastics in his spring statement. However, they stressed the need for more rapid action, reports CATHERINE EARLY
Campaigners urge government to hurry up with plastics tax Catherine Early | 14th March 2018 News Plastics Spring Statement Tax Policy Air Pollution Plastics collected for recycling (c) Pabak Sarkar …
A combination of community resistance, phase out commitments by governments, cities and businesses, and rapid cost reductions in renewable energy has resulted in a huge slump in construction of new coal plants. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Old king coal loses crown as worldwide phase-out campaign gains momentum Catherine Early | 22nd March 2018 News Coal Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy China Coal; Fossil Fuels; Renewable Energy; China: …
Claims by pro-pesticide groups that pesticide use has halved in the UK since 1990 are 'misleading' since they do not reflect the higher toxicity of modern products, according to campaigners. CATHERINE EARLY investigates
… (NODU). Both of these are used in a number of European countries, including France and … regulatory scrutiny at both UK and EU level, that ensures the public can have … The risk assessment committee of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) states that …