If you thought you could hide from smoke and smog indoors, you've got another thing coming. Laura Sevier takes a look at the problem of in-house pollution, and offers advice on what you can do to clear the air
… Organic Compounds VOCs Indoor Air Quality Pollution Chemicals Allergies Risk Allergies Green Living Health Pollution AirQuality_Nov_08_MAIN.jpg If you … takes a look at the problem of in-house pollution, and offers advice on what you can …
Is it enough to trust your nose when it comes to decorating your baby's nursery? A new project tests toxin levels and provides tips on reducing harmful chemicals in your baby's room
… glue tend to create indoor air pollution. Knowing the exact extent to which …
Jeffrey Masson's powerful new book, The Face On Your Plate reveals the truth about food. Be it for health, environmental or animal welfare reasons, the less animal products we consume, the better.
Can you read this and not become a vegan? Sophie Morris | 19th June 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Food And Farming Vegan Vegetarian Reviews Jeffrey Masson can_you_read_this.jpg Jeffrey Masson's …
I know, I know. Every time you think you've gone your greenest, some killjoy comes along and raises the bar a little higher. Apologies in advance.
Behind the Label: chain lube Pat Thomas | 13th May 2009 Ethical Living Lube PFOA Green Living Bicycle Green Lifestyle Biotechnology Green Lifestyle Sustainability Risk Green Living Health Science And …
It may look pretty, but the unmistakable odour of nail polish betrays a cocktail of toxic ingredients
Behind the Label: nail polish Pat Thomas | 26th November 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Behind The Label Nail Polish Pat Thomas Dibutyl Phthalate Toluene Compounds Formaldehyde Phthalates …
What's the real price of your bouquet? Pat Thomas dishes the dirt on cut flower production in less-industrialised countries
… resulting from the overuse of water, pollution of the lake, and the increasing … its native hippos are threatened by the pollution in the lake and fish catches are …
Soft towels, fluffy fleeces and synthetic fabrics don’t cling. What’s not to like? Well, try skin irritation, increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average bottle of fabric softener has a dark side.
… increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average …
Two designers were given the ultimate challenge: take suitcases full of unwanted clothes and create something meaningful. The results were on show at 'Reclaim' an exhibition at Eco Age in west London
… be even more affected by aircraft noise and pollution. So perhaps it was only natural that …
Unravelling a garment’s green credentials isn’t easy, says Matilda Lee. Instead of fretting about what not to wear there’s a few simple things we can do (that could save money too)
What's the most sustainable fabric Matilda Lee | 6th February 2009 Ethical Living Clothing Fashion Dilemma Cotton Wardrobe Fabric Fibre Green Lifestyle Fashion Green Living Society …
Maps have lost their initial purpose of orientating lost travellers. Today they mean much more: they are tools to help re-connect us to the natural world, writes Trevor Critchley
Where am I? The world beyond sat-navs Trevor Critchley | 2nd July 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Out And About Natural World Walking mapreading.jpg Maps have lost their initial purpose of …
Banks, building societies, ethical funds, pensions or people - where should the discerning environmentalist put their money?
Ecologist guide to ethical finance The Ecologist | 14th October 2009 Ethical Living Ethical Investment Week Take Action My World Coal Logging Finance Bank Money Investment Credit Card Savings Account …
The powerful antibacterial nanosilver can now be found in everything from air fresheners and food packaging to babies' bottles and bandages. But has anyone looked at the risks?
Behind the Label: nanosilver Pat Thomas | 20th October 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Nanotechnology Nanosilver Antibacterial Pesticide silverplaster.jpg The powerful antibacterial nanosilver can …
Unsustainable and bad for the environment, industrial viticulture leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Pesticide-free and weed-friendly, biodynamic wine holds the key to an organic revolution.
… sense because the cost of cleaning weedkiller pollution from groundwater has been borne by …
Laura Sevier reports on why we shouldn’t be taking our water for granted, as well as offering some easy ways to avoid wasting it
Liquid blue gold Laura Sevier | 26th March 2009 Ethical Living Water Saving Devices Water Saving Tips Hippo Save-a-flush Drought Hose Pipes Grey Water Water Filters Sprinkler Hosepipe Dripping Tap …
It's the popular, over-the-counter diet drug that's now been linked to liver damage. But popping a 'weight loss' pill is not going to solve the obesity crisis - especially with health concerns like these - says Pat Thomas
Behind the Label: Alli (Orlistat) Pat Thomas | 26th August 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Health Diet Pills Alli Orlistat Health Concerns Liver Damage Weight Loss Drug alli.jpg It's the popular, …
The bird is now bones, the gravy glue, the roast veggies are on their way to becoming a source of winter fuel and as soon as everyone’s dinner has gone down a bit, it will be time to do the washing-up. If you are one of the 64 per cent of households in the UK that doesn’t own a dishwasher, chances are there will be a trusty bottle of Fairy Liquid by the sink to get the job of washing-up done.
Behind the label: Fairy Liquid Pat Thomas | 5th February 2009 Ethical Living Behind The Label Allergies Fairy Liquid Biodegradable Detergents Washing Washing Up Bodycare Allergies Health …
It’s versatile, environmentally friendly and has a 5,000-year-old pedigree in the fashion world. Laura Sevier can’t understand why it’s taken so long for hemp to hit the shops
Hemp on the high street Laura Sevier | 21st January 2009 Ethical Living Hemp Clothing Fashion Green Lifestyle Fashion Green Living newplenty-fish.jpg It’s versatile, environmentally friendly and has …
The season of flu (and fear of swine flu) is upon us. But before you reach for this sticky pink cocktail dished out by doctors and parents as a cure-all for children, think again...
… increased flammability and environmental pollution, for starters. It seems the average …