From the DIY ‘treebog’ to the solar powered fairy lights, bell tents and yurts, Suffolk’s Alde Garden is the perfect place for an eco-friendly weekend break. Rachael Stubbins paid a visit
… Yurts Tents Glamping Camping UK England Green EcoFriendly Accommodation … Alde Garden is the perfect place for an eco-friendly weekend break. Rachael Stubbins …
From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan rounds up some of the best
… also a factor with many destinations boasting eco-friendly accommodation and the majority are … in the Pyrenees including Fanus Wildlife ECO Tour s , which runs seven-day bird …
Forget France; the UK is home to some of the coolest holiday spots on the planet. Whether you want scenery, natural phenomena or a dose of eco-luxury, there’s a British break to suit you
… want scenery, natural phenomena or a dose of eco-luxury, there’s a British break to suit … location,’ comments Matt Spence, CEO of UK eco-tourism specialists, Natural Retreats . … John O’Groats property will be run along eco-friendly lines. Locally sourced, sustainable …
Green Tourism Week 2011 has arrived, so Jeff Holman took a look what's going on
… Green Tourism Week, which aims to promote eco-conscious tourism and recognise those businesses, individuals and … They are offering guests a tour of their eco-friendly initiatives, including polytunnels, a …
A Sussex-based forest gardening project has overcome adversity to celebrate its 20th anniversary, writes Jan Goodey. And now it features one of the most eco of eco-builds in Britain, using all local timber, clay, straw ... and wine bottles.
… Goodey. And now it features one of the most eco of eco-builds in Britain, using all local timber, … - which is chestnut. It's environmentally-friendly as by coppicing the chestnut just …
Forget what you’ve heard about sheep and male voice choirs, says Hannah Corr. There’s a whole lot more to Wales than that
… The eco travel guide to Wales Hannah Corr | 13th … market towns such as Rhyader, Newtown and Brecon – all of which provide hearty meals and … wind energy, green heating systems and eco-friendly buildings. There is also an excellent …
Combining great nightlife and delicious organic food with a fascinating past and friendly locals, Belfast is the perfect place for a British weekend break
… organic food with a fascinating past and friendly locals, Belfast is the perfect place … Mercer, last summer, Belfast was voted the second most eco-friendly city in the UK, just behind …
From the volcanic caldera of Mount Teide to the craggy tors of Dartmoor, Europe’s national parks combine stunning scenery with wonderful flora and fauna. Ruth Styles rounds up ten of the best
… not a luxury and their value lies outside the economy.’ From providing wildlife with a safe … a number of picturesque villages including Widecombe in the Moor whose pretty Rugglestone … Flower Farm is home to the Yurt Camp – an eco-friendly collection of fully-furnished tents. …
There is no better time to put the 'green' into building than at the outset of the design phase, writes Ryan Kohn. And to get it there we need to raise awareness of sustainable technologies, and offer incentives, rather than loop-holes, for developers. Buyers too must learn to appreciate the long term value of green ... and demand the highest standards.
… Breaking the mould for eco homes Ryan Kohn | 16th August 2014 Ethical … ... and demand the highest standards. It has become a common misconception amongst … substituted in for other less environmentally friendly options that would have previously …
They tried to influence government - but that's not working any more, writes John Vidal. So Friends of the Earth's new boss is taking a more radical approach rooted in community activism. And as he prepares for a storm of protest over fracking and cuts to wind and solar, he's ready to take on George Osborne in an 'ideological war' for the future of Britain.
… the point that environmental groups must become relevant again to all kinds of people. … because of the dust it would cause; it's an economic issue because of the jobs needed; … and Bennett is the very model of a modern eco-general. But Friends of the Earth is …
Deep in the heart of Fife, Pitcairlie House is a magical place to spend a chilled out weekend getting back to nature, says Kristen Harding
… Living Travel Cottages Scotland Fife Kircaldy Eco Green UK holding.jpg Deep in the heart of … British Civil War) has plenty to offer the eco-conscious weekender. Alistair, the … a gas fireplace, the main living area was decorated in a combination of styles from …
Myths of a pagan past in harmony with nature have been a feature of green nationalism, writes Peter Paul Catterall, from its beginnings through to the Anastasia ecovillages in contemporary Russia where - unlike their equivalent hippy communes found in the West - sustainable living is combined with a 'reactionary eco-nationalism'. Could it happen here too?
… from its beginnings through to the Anastasia ecovillages in contemporary Russia where - … living is combined with a 'reactionary eco-nationalism'. Could it happen here too? … these days, but that doesn't rule out an eco-friendly turn at the opposite end of the …
Making the most of the UK’s bountiful flora, Union’s four fragrances are an olfactory celebration of the British countryside, says Ruth Styles
… be a disaster but in Brozler’s hands, it has become something rich, warm and utterly … autumn morning in Derry, all are instantly, recognisably, British. Holy Thistle, Gothic … READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Top 10…eco-friendly perfumes Synthetics free and all the …
Seaweed, carrot flower and locally caught fish were all on the menu during Kate Eshelby’s gastronomic tour of the Scillies
… turquoise and the pace of life mellows the second you arrive. But I'm not here for … Islands boast an improbably large number of eco-friendly places to sleep. Star Castle on St …
Britons are increasingly choosing healthy holidays in the UK, according to recent surveys
… terrorism. Brits are also opting for healthy, eco-friendly holidays, market research company … sustainable transport, carbon emissions and eco travel.’ The research comes as BAA, the …
As Cameron 'cuts the green crap' Paul Mobbs remembers how the decisions of a Conservative government 20 years ago to go easy on the owners of contaminated land and old waste dumps have led to present day blight, ill-health and death. Now brow-beaten regulators and politicians in hock to party funders are doing it all over again.
… seeing so many outrageous cases it's easy to become desensitised to the more everyday … a raw nerve. I spent the 1990s working as an 'eco-troubleshooter for hire' across Britain . … problems coming around again and again, I've become more strategic - trying, proactively, to …
Sometimes it’s good to take a peep at what the enemy is up to. I spent last weekend reading the New York Herald Tribune, and I’ll sometimes look at The Economist. Both these publications are excellent in their way – the Tribune is far superior in writing and information to The Times, for example – but essentially feed the greed of a business-minded readership anxious to figure out what is going on in the world, the better to profit from it.
… UK US Consumerism Globalisation Politics And Economics Society Archive_252.jpg Sometimes … Tribune, and I’ll sometimes look at The Economist. Both these publications are … is ecologically damaging. It is not eco-friendly. And it means poverty is …
Inspired by Croatia’s natural loveliness but made in the UK, Occo’s blend of Balkan beauty know-how and British practicality is one that will do wonders for your skin
… Ruth Styles, tried it out GREEN LIVING ecoTOOLs: Greener Brushes Plastic handles and … have made cosmetics brushes some of the least eco-friendly products in your make-up bag, but …
The perfect country escape, Cornwall's Little White Alice is a green retreat that combines style and sustainability, says Lisa Stephens
… Little White Alice Self Catering Green Eco Luxury bedroom.jpg The perfect country … granite and oak worktops, a full range of eco kitchen appliances and, to our delight, on … Alde Garden is the perfect place for an eco-friendly weekend break. Rachael Stubbins paid …
Europe's periphories are meant to be in a state of collapse - but not so the Shetland Isles, where Thembi Mutch found a land of open skies, howling storms, historic traditions, and an active, growing community of notable individuals ...
… nationalism, technology, consumerism, and economics, we are missing the point. Big … She relocated there from Edinburgh, and recognises that Shetland is rather special: "It … with the indigenous communities in a friendly or less friendly way. The point …
Britain's new Environment Secretary is young (38), female, blonde, believes in climate change, and has floated imaginative policies to deal with it from a carbon tax to 'personal carbon allowances'. As for badgers ... her silence on the topic promises well.
… The evidence says 'yes'! OK, her recent record as a minister in the Department of … be on the way. On the other hand, her voting record is one of strong support for selling off … up ever more countryside: "The most ecofriendly locations would appear to be those …
Lynx could be re-introduced to sites in England and Scotland before the end of 2015, according to the Lynx UK Trust, which has just issued polling and survey results that show strong support for the idea among the UK population.
… year' Oliver Tickell | 27th April 2014 News Ecology Predators UK e lynx by erwin van … reintroduction survey in Scotland which recorded an 86% approval rating. "That led to … managed programs constructing whole new eco-friendly industries such as wildlife tourism …
A partnership between an Oxford-based social enterprise and the local Council provides a blueprint for financing community energy projects, writes Wendy Twist. And with £2.3 million in the bank, things are really starting to move ...
… Living Renewables Climate Change UK Green Economy Finance oxbus-solar-people-2-cut.jpg A … at Cowley House are now one of the most eco-friendly commercial buildings in the …
Bristol's decision to trial vinegar as a weedkiller in place of glyphosate certainly grabbed headline-writers' imaginations, writes Harriet Williams. But with a wide choice of proven chemical-free weed control strategies available, might this experiment be 'set up to fail'?
… weeds with vinegar. It's billed as an 'eco-friendly alternative' to herbicides, but sadly … estates, parks and play areas. When they do become aware, the vast majority of people …