Ten festivals worth digging your wellies out for this summer
… Green guide to summer festivals Mariam Bhacker | 7th July 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Eco-festivals Green Festivals Sustainability Out And About …
To make Chris Huhne's 'Green Deal' a success - and meet the UK's carbon reduction targets - we need to redefine the green jobs sector and build the connection between individuals and environment, says Groundwork's chief executive
… Tony Hawkhead: why it's vital to put green jobs at the centre of Britain's economy … tonyhawkhead.jpg To make Chris Huhne's 'Green Deal' a success - and meet the UK's … reduction targets - we need to redefine the green jobs sector and build the connection …
The Green New Deal focusses on heavy investment in green technology – but the elephant in the room is consumption.
… Growth and a Green New Deal Andrew Taylor-Dawson | 17th … Climate Change Sustainability Degrowth Growth Green New Deal Thought Leaders green-new-deal-2.jpg The Green New Deal …
The 'green' carpet maker Interface has signed up for a sustainable gas supply made from rotting fish.
… Rotting fish to green gas The Ecologist | 10th December 2013 … Renewable Energy Sustainability Energy The 'green' carpet maker Interface has signed up … energy provider Eneco using certified 'green' waste from the food industry - from the …
The carbon footprint produced by travel doesn’t evaporate at the airport - hotels are big energy consumers, polluters and carbon emitters too. The Ecologist looks into hotel chain Hyatt's efforts to go green
… looks into hotel chain Hyatt's efforts to go green You could be forgiven for thinking that … just what are the biggest chains doing to go green while maintaining the all-important … formerly business development director at green anti-junk mail firm GreenDimes (before …
From local participation to wildlife conservation, Tanzania’s green tourism projects show how responsible travellers and tour operators can improve lives and ecosystems - but there's still much to do, reports Thembi Mutch
… booming eco-tourism sector ever be truly green? Thembi Mutch | 18th January 2011 … to wildlife conservation, Tanzania’s green tourism projects show how responsible … exactly is eco-tourism and is it really as green as it’s supposed to be? Working with …
The concept of green economic growth has gained political acceptance. But a new study shows this policy choice has little or no scientific basis.
… 'Green growth' is not enough Nick Meynen | 12th July 2019 News Green Growth Growing The Economy … The concept of green economic growth has gained political … debunked : Evidence and arguments against green growth as a sole strategy for …
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
… an effort. So could it be that one of the green movement’s favourite targets is a … than ever. High end labels too, are greener than they sometimes appear thanks to … textiles that are affordable as well as green. Packed with gorgeous, glossy images, …
In an exclusive Ecologist interview, David Boyle and Andrew Simms of the New Economics Foundation advocate a more sustainable banking sector for Britain
… Authors call for a greener, smaller banking sector Dearbhla … 2010 News News Politics And Economics Banking Green Bank Sustainability moneycash.jpg The UK … ‘harder they fall’, and in order to create a green economy we need to acknowledge that the …
Student Unions from across the UK have been performing and filming eco-stunts to spread sustainability ideas, in a quest to win this year Green Impact Communications Challenge Award.
… Williams | 28th January 2014 Ethical Living Green Impact Communications Challenge Awards … ideas, in a quest to win this year Green Impact Communications Challenge Award. … Communications Challenge Award is part of the Green Impact Student’s Unions and this year it …
O2’s new green business strategy lays out some laudable ideas. But under the surface it seems that the mobile and internet company is doing little other than looking after its own profits
… O2's 'Think Big' ploy exposes limits to the green business ideal Ben Martin | 22nd … was launched earlier this month O2’s new green business strategy lays out some laudable … , sustainability consultant and author of The Green Executive, also praises the blueprint as …
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
… secondary market itself has issues, such as green waste in developing countries ‘eroding … end of the book, however: textile recycling, green waste, second-hand exports to the … depth the resurgence of the fur trade and the green-washing of the new-look industry. …
Green design doesn't have to mean scrimping on aesthetics; as George Blacksell discovered, combining style with sustainability is easily achieved
… Homes Interiors Sustainability Recycling Green Living istock_000001585679xsmall.jpg Green design doesn't have to mean scrimping on … and hopefully convince the sceptics that green homeware really can be chic. From Ross …
A growing number of homeowners are taking the green initiative. Laura Sevier reports
… Retrofit Refurbishment Sustainability Housing Green Housing Environment Green Living Climate Change Energy Science And … A growing number of homeowners are taking the green initiative. Laura Sevier reports At …
Converted horse boxes are becoming increasingly popular among the eco-conscious. George Blacksell chats to horse box home owner, Dean Crago
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Despite Cameron's promise to lead the 'greenest Government ever', the environment has taken a heavy bashing since the 2015 election, writes David Clubb - whether on oil, fracking, renewable energy or planning policy. But Wales is doing its best to follow a sustainable path, and demonstrating badly needed environmental leadership that the whole UK would do well to follow.
… A green Wales is taking off - in spite of UK … Despite Cameron's promise to lead the 'greenest Government ever', the environment has … for vehicle emissions ; Killing off the Green Deal , ironically just as figures were …
More and more educational establishments are becoming environmentally friendly, thanks to the Eco-Schools scheme. Is this our road map to sustainability?
… Eco-schools scheme help to 'green' schools Nick Kettles | 13th March 2009 … a long time now – it has won four Eco-Schools Green Flags over eight years – are now busy … share good practice in sustainable thinking. Greenwash behind the gloss It is notable that …
The impact of lockdown on emissions from transport and industry has shifted Earth Overshoot Day more than three weeks back in comparison to 2019 - but we need to do more.
… of Brits (33 percent) have focused on making green lifestyle changes to be more … can you do? Firstly, move your money to a green, ethical bank. According to NGO … addition, moving your pension fund alone to a green investment is 117 times more impactful …
Food production has a huge carbon footprint made worse by the enormous quantities thrown away. There's no need to become a fregan, but isn’t it time you started making the most of leftovers? Celebrity chef Richard Fox shows us how it's done
… Food And Drink Food And Farming Green Living istock_000010474892xsmalledit.jpg … is also shocking. In the UK alone, green house gas emissions associated with … at www.lovefoodhatewaste.com READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Top 10… foods to forage Thought …
The Ecologist meets David Stubbs - the man who holds the 2013 Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Medal. It is the first time the Medal has been awarded to a professional ecologist working outside what might be considered the traditional boundaries of the discipline......
… Green Medal for Olympian Ecologist Jane Bevan … habitat and a valuable and accessible greenspace amenity, but it also has taken … associated with other Games venues such as Greenwich Park (equestrian), Weymouth and …
During the past weeks, the world’s media have been transfixed by the convulsions of the US and global fi nancial system. At stake are billions in bail-outs and trillions in derivatives. The viability of banks and currencies is threatened, and ultimately the savings and investments of hundreds of millions of ordinary people.
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IKEA likes to sell itself as a principled, sustainable furniture producer. But has its low-cost, high-volume business model meant that it has had to compromise environmental concerns for money? Peter Salisbury reports
… the best choice available. READ MORE... GREEN LIVING Behind the Brand: Google Unless … ‘Don’t be Evil’? Peter Salisbury investigates GREEN LIVING Behind the Brand: L’Oréal It is … up to close scrutiny? Peter Salisbury reports GREEN LIVING Behind the Brand: Danish Crown …
Will we rein in robotisation soon enough to ensure that 'Peak Robot' occurs under our control, and not as a result of a crash forced on us by collapsing ecosystems, asks RUPERT READ
… is the bread and butter of my think tank, Green House ( Green House Think Tank ): it is the set of … known as ‘the limits to growth'. As we in Green House maintain and have detailed , not …