Ecover has developed the world's first ‘eco surfactant' - the beating heart of a cleaning product - that it claims is 'more ecological and powerful' than their old formulations...
… Is this the future of cleaning? Laura Sevier | 23rd July 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Cleaning Surfactants ecomolecule.jpg Ecover … ‘eco surfactant' - the beating heart of a cleaning product - that it claims is 'more …
Working alongside the people of Ethiopia, WaterAid is helping bring clean water and safe sanitation to drought-hit areas, as Leonora Oppenheim discovers
CASE STUDY: supplying clean water in Africa Leonora Oppenheim | 1st May 2009 Activism Clean Water Case Study Campaigner Ethiopia Wateraid Water lessons_from_water_01.jpg Working alongside the people …
Gambia needs serious adaption policies rather than monthly clean-up days to cope with rising sea levels and drainage problems
Atlantic Rising: Gambia’s national clean-up day Tim Bromfield | 17th November 2009 Comment Atlantic Rising Climate Change father&son.jpg Clean-up days are an act of obsience to the president, says …
Biogas - a methane-rich fuel made from rotting food waste or sewage - has huge potential as a clean, green fuel for the UK. But a perverse web of subsidies, rules and contracts could mean UK councils are about to kiss goodbye to the real power of waste...
… gas mains to supply about 500 homes. Biogas 'cleaning' equipment photo: CNGservices If …
A catastrophic spill of fly ash has renewed calls for the waste to be reclassified.
Call for Tennessee fly ash clean up The Ecologist | 1st March 2009 News Toxic Fly Ash Tennessee EPA Waste And Recycling inthenews.jpg A catastrophic spill of fly ash has renewed calls for the waste …
Growth in India's carbon emissions could be nearly halved by the year 2030 through the use of known practices and technologies, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company
India could halve emissions growth...but at a price Anna Da Costa | 21st September 2009 Comment Climate Change Energy India Copenhagen Mckinsey Worldwatch delhi.jpg Growth in India's carbon emissions …
When PCB transformers exploded in a New York university in 1991, contaminating the campus with dioxins, it set Eric Francis Coppolino on the path to becoming an environmental journalist.
Dioxin Dorms: Why I Can’t Give Up On New Paltz Eric Francis Coppolino | 19th June 2009 News Dioxon New Paltz PCB Health Politics And Economics Society investigates.jpg When PCB transformers exploded …
Carbon markets are not working and UK and US government policy is not encouraging investment in renewable energy, says a leading bank
Carbon markets not working, says Deutsche Bank The Ecologist | 2nd November 2009 News Politics And Economics Renewable Energy Carbon Trading Carbon Markets carbonmarkets.jpg Carbon markets are not …
Dubbed 'insanity island', protesters are campaigning against the Atlantic Sea Island Group's proposal to build a mega liquefied natural gas facility off the coast of New York and New Jersey
Fighting a Liquified Natural Gas Terminal Kate Herbert | 29th September 2009 Activism Energy How To Make A Difference Atlantic Sea Island Group Clean Ocean Action Surfrider Foundation Safe Energy …
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
… wood products, electronic devices and cleaning products – emit volatile organic … persistent or allergenic chemicals. Clear out cleaning chemicals Recent studies have linked cleaning sprays with a new onset of asthma in …
Former Ecologist editor Jeremy Smith and Richard Hammond reveal new ways to experience the ski season in an extract from their book Clean Breaks
Five green winter wonderland holidays Jeremy Smith | 15th December 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Eco Ski Holidays Green Travel How To Take The Train To The Alps …
Eco detergent or washing at 30°C? Laura Sevier cuts through the greenwash at the laundry level
… (which contain enzymes ‘pivotal to effective cleaning at low temperatures’) in the most … of the water, allowing more effi cient cleaning). The plant-based surfactants often … waters in England and Wales are from laundry cleaning products (the main contributors being …
Farmer and naturalist Johnny Scott explains how to start a home-reared flock
Keeping chickens - the basics Johnny Scott | 27th July 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Keeping Chickens Self-sufficiency A Greener Life chickens2.jpg Farmer and naturalist Johnny Scott explains how …
It began as a student project: environmentally-friendly underwear with a message. But Green Knickers has taken off - to the delight of its founders. Matilda Lee reports
Good clean fun Matilda Lee | 30th March 2009 Ethical Living Fashion Organic Fairtrade Underwear Fashion Fair Trade Green Living Green-knickers_MAIN.jpg It began as a student project: …
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
… room is best - three times a day if possible. Cleaning Choose cleaning products that are made from natural plant and mineral ingredients. Use cleaning cloths made of micro fibre that only …
The West has an image of China as a coal-burning monstrosity standing in the way of a clean future. But the truth is very different
China's green policies knock ours into a cocked hat Dan Box | 16th September 2009 Comment Politics And Economics Climate Change Energy China Copenhagen danboxcomment.jpg The West has an image of …
Copenhagen was always going to be a nail-biting experience, but if we abandon Kyoto and try to reinvent the wheel you might end up gnawing your fingers off too
… values by making emitting expensive and cleaning profitable, and helps redistribute …
The Appalachians, America's vast network of mountains, has long been threatened by destructive coal mining practices. Local communities fighting mountain top removal are putting their hopes behind new legislation now in Congress
Fighting Coal Frank Joseph Smecker | 7th July 2009 News Investigation Energy Coal Mining Appalachia Water Pollution Clean Water Protection Act fightingcoal.jpg The Appalachians, America's vast …
'There is enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed,’ said Gandhi – but how much does each of us need?
10 approaches to tackling over-consumption The Ecologist | 19th June 2009 Activism Culture Change The Story Of Stuff Ethical Consumer Rainforest Action Network Fairtrade Voluntary Simplicity Clean …
Worldbike is using customised bicycles to kick-start rubbish-hauling enterprises in Kenya's poorest neighbourhoods
CASE STUDY: running a sustainable waste service in Kenya Nate Wright | 29th October 2009 Activism Case Study Waste Recycling Worldbike Poverty Alleviation Nairobi Slums Low Impact Sustainable …
Neither greens nor fossil-fuel addicts are happy with it, and there could be better ways of forcing the US to reduce its emissions. So should we just scrap the Waxman-Markey climate bill?
Should the US scrap the Waxman-Markey climate bill? Phil England | 8th October 2009 Comment Copenhagen Climate Change Politics And Economics Waxman-markey ccountsgif.gif Neither greens nor …
The recent U-turn by of some of the UK's leading environmentalists - and one-time nuclear energy opponents - on the issue of nuclear energy, has caused vigourous debate in the media. Their reasoning is that we simply don't have the capacity to produce enough renewable energy to meet our needs. But as this comprehensive Ecologist report from 2007 shows the UK is really a renewable energy powerhouse.
The future of energy is renewable Jon Hughes Mark Anslow | 27th February 2009 News Renewable Energy Energy Oil UK Coal Gas Climate Change Global Warming Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Global Warming …
Feed-in Tariffs for renewables are what the UK needs to make home-grown energy more attractive. We look at what the 'We Support Solar' coalition is doing to bring about a change, and take a look at the group's new photography competition...
Campaigning for cheaper solar power Stephanie Wallis | 29th July 2009 Activism Climate Change And Energy Fit Tariff Solar Take Action Electricity Renewables celebrate_light_1st.jpg Feed-in Tariffs …