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 …
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 …
What do you get if you cross a shoe with a coconut? A bounty for the feet. Laura Sevier meets Sven Segal, eco shoe designer and founder of the Po-Zu range, who has found a novel use for waste coconut husks. . .
… The eco-shoes with soles of coconut Laura Sevier | … for the feet. Laura Sevier meets Sven Segal, eco shoe designer and founder of the Po-Zu … waste,’ Sven says. The shoes tick many of the eco boxes you’d expect: the uppers are made …
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 …
Here is how to make eco-friendly choices while staying at home.
… Here is how to make eco-friendly choices while staying at home. … our political leadership want to reboot the economy. In the meantime, here are some suggestions to help make eco-friendly choices while staying at home. …
A bold project encompassing clean air, a light rail system, open spaces, and green pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, is beginning to transform some of America's poorest and most polluted communities. As Brian Barth reports, the Atlanta Beltway is taking shape.
… Urban eco-repair in the Deep South Brian Barth | 6th … December 2013 Ethical Living Cities Cycling Eco-restoration Transport Pollution … But it was an optimistic approach to the economic vitality of sustainable choices that …
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 …
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 …
Government and corporations are resorting to the judicial repression of environmental activism in Malaysia, writes Meena Raman - deploying public order and defamation laws to suppress criticism and protest. Malaysia must value its peoples health and security above corporate profit.
… Malaysia: eco-activists combat judicial repression Meena … a full apology in court this year. The second case relates to the opposition of 1.2 … to stop. For any country to develop in an ecologically and socially just way, it is …
The European Commission has dropped measures to improve air quality and reduce waste from its work plan for 2015 - instead 'cutting red tape' and prioritizing 'jobs, growth, investment' at all costs.
… Commission dumps eco-initiatives in 2015 work plan Oliver … agreement" would be reached. Circular economy package - in a permanent loop? Another major caualty is the 'Circular Economy Package' which would reduce waste by …
The revolution in remote monitoring should help solve environmental problems, but might it also increase our distance from the natural world?
… gone green: using technology to tackle the eco-crisis Hugh Knowles Martin Wright | 6th … enable the illiterate forest dweller to record essential information such as the … in the bark of valuable hardwoods, it’s now become possible to trace the timber all the way …
From blood diamonds to mining with cyanide, bling is a big problem for the planet. But as Amy Hall explains, clued-up consumers mean greener gems
… Living Ethical Jewellery Green Living Society Eco-friendly Fashion Gold Blood Diamonds … no denying that the industry has a poor record when it comes to ethics with everything … to its popularity and the yellow metal has become the first jewellery component to get …
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 …
Research shows that however green we are in the home, most of us leave our eco-habits at the factory gate when we clock in for the nine to five. For those of you who can see what needs to be done in your office, but don't know how to go about doing it, here's an eight-point guide put together by the Low Carbon Innovation Network.
… | 19th July 2007 Ethical Living Office Green Eco Energy Work Low Carbon Low Carbon … we are in the home, most of us leave our eco-habits at the factory gate when we clock … over which initiative to proceed with becomes a lot easier. Examples include: staff …
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 …
In the first of a two-part sport and environment special, Isabella Kaminski reports on how habitat damage, waste, nanotechnology and persistent organic pollutants are increasingly linked to our favourite outdoor pursuits
… significant effect. But I think it is widely recognised that these sports are not completely eco-friendly.' The cumulative effect of … difficult to avoid and can persist in natural ecosystems for years. Biodegradability and …
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, …
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 …
Patrick Curry’s Ecological Ethics is a comprehensive and engaging assessment of modern environmental philosophy, says Mark Newton
… Ecological Ethics Mark Newton | 11th November … George Monbiot Patrick Curry Paul Kingsnorth ecological-ethics.jpg Patrick Curry’s Ecological Ethics is a comprehensive and …
The idea of DIY beauty products is a nice one, says Ruth Styles. But as some of Star Khechara’s recipes proved, they don’t always work
… whipping up a pot of face cream has become second nature, and it’s all 100 per cent … to it especially when there are fabulous eco-brands such as Pai and Tata Harper around …
Non-stick pan coatings made from PTFE, otherwise known as Teflon, release carcinogens, pollutants and even a World War One nerve gas when heated. So what’s the alternative?
… is heated to 260°C or above, it starts to decompose and release a number of chemicals … the small print on the labels of Teflon pans recommend avoiding using it when pet birds are … GREEN LIVING Erik Zwaga: Belgium’s newest eco-design star With a talent for breathing …
Built and run with the environment in mind, Casal dei Fichi in the Le Marche region of Italy, is the perfect place to unwind, says Yvonne Gordon
… six years ago to follow their dream to set up eco-friendly, luxury apartments. They restored … ask guests who are hiring cars to choose economical models. In the area Le Marche, with … rounds up ten of the best GREEN LIVING Top 10…Eco-friendly half term breaks Try something …