Sandy Black offers a fascinating account of the fashion industry’s attempts to balance the conflicting demands of style-hungry consumers and the impact it has on the planet, says Ruth Styles
… Eco Chic: The Fashion Paradox Ruth Styles | … Sustainability Hemp Cotton Reviews Society eco-chic.jpg Sandy Black offers a fascinating … the fashion industry can ever really be that eco-friendly is one that has been rumbling …
The latest country to be hooked under 'free trade' agreements is Colombia, writes Pete Dolack, sued for tens of billions of dollars by US and Canadian gold mining companies for valuing its national parks and the high-altitude Andean wetlands that provide 70% of the nation's water above the profits of foreign corporations. Free trade or clean water? You can't have both.
… species, that a Canadian mining company, Eco Oro Minerals Corporation, wants to use for … due to the area's environmental sensitivity. Eco Oro is suing the Colombian government … Bank has provided investment capital for Eco Oro to develop the mine. Eco Oro has not …
Wonderful illustrations featuring the work of some of the world’s best and brightest eco-fashion talent show exactly why we need to start taking green fashion designers seriously, says Ruth Styles
… of some of the world’s best and brightest eco-fashion talent show exactly why we need to … to keep fashion at arm's length and champion second hand clothing instead. But while the … bar but with fewer calories. What’s also become crystal clear is that second hand isn’t …
In the last installment of his ‘Best Expedition in the World’ diary, Ben Southall looks back at his encounters with the eco-heroes working hard to conserve the magnificent Great Barrier Reef
… looks back at his encounters with the eco-heroes working hard to conserve the … planet. From the ‘big boys’ in government to eco-conscious kids, I discovered there’s a … involving a combination of education and eco-action. This was most obvious inside …
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
… Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Ruth … south-africa.jpg Pristine wilderness and eco-friendly lodges have made the Kwandwe … has made it possible for Kwandwe to begin eco-tourism operations, which as Graeme points …
Want to see a new city and get fit at the same time? Then try doing it by bike...
… Green Living Conservation Paris Travel Eco-tourism London Copenhagen Amsterdam … for a cold beer; the Bavaria brand is highly recommended. Need to know: Amsterdam has … launched last summer, things have become a little easier. While there’s not much …
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find out
… Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to … the Great Barrier Reef to raise awareness for eco charity, Reef Check. So what’s turned him … – it must have been amazing to be in such an ecologically diverse place? BS: ‘Hamilton …
Combining style and sustainability, Bournemouth’s Green Room restaurant is a wild-food lovers’ dream
… B&B. The Green House is Bournemouth’s first eco-hotel and inside, it’s seriously stylish. … carpets, organic cotton napkins and soap by eco brand, Liberty and Green, in the bathroom. … a cut above your average seaside B&B. The eco-friendly theme is carried out faithfully …
The Roundhouse, an eco-home in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, faces demolition after an ecological survey concluded that it threatened biodiversity.
… Eco-home ruled a danger to dormice 30th July 2007 News LID's LID Ecological Design Roundhouse Pembrokeshire … News web pic 2_88.jpg The Roundhouse, an eco-home in the Pembrokeshire Coast National …
A web of environmental, economic and social forces have shaped UK landscapes for years. Environmental awareness has slowed encroachment on natural areas, but serious threats persist. Is it time for a fresh approach?
… How eco-logging and livestock grazing can protect … dscf0021-resized.jpg A web of environmental, economic and social forces have shaped UK … Press Officer at Natural England, told the Ecologist that some conservationists prefer …
From the endless red dunes of the south to the teeming game reserves of Damaraland, Namibia is home to some of the world’s most important eco-systems. Ruth Styles went to find out how local people are helping to preserve them
… is home to some of the world’s most important eco-systems. Ruth Styles went to find out how … financial incentive to preserve their unique eco-systems. The conservancy system means … Torra Conservancy and turning it into an ecotourism venture, run by safari operators …
Combining stunning jungle scenery with the chance to get close to wildlife and give something back Taricaya Ecological Reserve offers volunteering opportunities that can make a real difference
… with heart: 'Voluntouring' at the Taricaya Ecological Reserve in Peru The Ecologist | 17th February 2011 Ethical Living … to wildlife and give something back Taricaya Ecological Reserve offers volunteering …
Entomologist and journalist Richard Jones never fails to entertain, amuse and educate where bugs are concerned and Extreme Insects is no exception; even when, quivers Ruth Styles, you’re scared of them
… . Despite working for the world’s premier eco-magazine, my enthusiasm for the … other bugs are an essential part of the world eco-system, the mere sight of one crawling my … the spectacular variety in the insect world becomes clear. What’s more, they’ve been around …
Volunteering holidays aren't just for bored teenagers. As Christine Ottery found out, there are plenty of ways to see the UK and do your bit at the same time
… can also volunteer to help with building, decorating and the running of the enterprise in … an important indicator of the health of an eco-system. With a BCTV break to Bodmin Moor, … mucking in on permaculture farms, building eco-classrooms, supporting veg box schemes or …
This eco-orientated exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts features art by the likes of Tracy Emin and Anthony Gormley
… | 17th December 2009 Reviews Reviews Events Eco Art Climate Change Tracy Emin Antony … Gormley webgsk-contemporary-earth,-.jpg This eco-orientated exhibition at the Royal Academy … Gormley Plenty of artists have jumped on the eco-art bandwagon over recent years. The …
Across Africa, the traditional idea of safari parks is getting an overhaul - and where once locals were excluded, models with community involvement are finding long-term success
… the solution? The answer lies in sensible eco-tourism. Eco-tourism is defined by operators for whom … ‘We focus very much on getting people to recognise the assets they have and build upon …
Alison Gwilt and Timo Rissanen’s attempt to define sustainability in a fashion context provides some fascinating insights but doesn’t show enough engagement in the wider environmental debate for Mark Newton
… of trends, which has resulted in an enormous second hand market. This secondary market itself has issues, such as … however: textile recycling, green waste, second-hand exports to the developing world and …
T.C. Boyle’s latest opus might be a bit of a bonkbuster but it makes a serious point about the threat posed by non-native species to the world’s ecosystems
… Jeff Holman | 7th April 2011 Reviews Books Ecosystems Biodiversity Novels Reviews Natural … posed by non-native species to the world’s ecosystems The controlled extermination of … of non-native species invading contained ecosystems, an environmental issue with global …
Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson’s stunning images highlight the luminous beauty of Africa’s elephants, says Ruth Styles, and show why ending the ivory trade is more important than ever
… points out in an essay written for the Ecologist , pachyderms are partly responsible … no more than 400. In Kenya, meanwhile, eco-tourism initiatives at Amboseli and … Wilkinson, ‘to the children of the twenty-second century that mankind failed itself…and …
Anyone who cares about the environment needs to be making more informed choices at the checkout. Laura Sevier meets an author promoting ethical shopping
… Ecological Intelligence by Daniel Goleman … Sevier | 1st June 2009 Reviews Reviews Books Ecological Intelligence Daniel Goleman Green … other inhabitants? Yes, we can be guided by eco labels such as the Soil Association logo, …
Louisa Adjoa-Parker interviews Pascale Petit about her journey into nature poetry, which helps her cultivate a sense of belonging.
… This article first appeared in Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, out now . Louisa … she was “the (good) witch”: she had a strong second sight and often told me stories of the … operatic alarm calls. LAP : Do you think eco-poetry has a role in communicating the …
Tucked away underneath the King’s Road store is the Lush spa, where, as Ruth Styles discovered, you’ll find a soothingly green approach to beauty treatments
… So could there be such a thing as an eco-friendly spa? Well, there’s the Hay Barn … READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Ask the Ecologist: can I wear perfume and still be … Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week, we're …
Christopher Somerville’s guide to the wild places of Britain and Ireland is a new take on this country’s natural wonders, and one that really makes you think, says Jonny Muir
… Many of his accounts are scribed in the second person, putting the reader into the … and proponent of UK inspired travel. His second book, Isles at the Edge of the Sea – a … English day out GREEN LIVING All aboard the Eco Express: five great places to go by train …