'I can tell you what farm every cow came from, how long it's been in the family, where it's been killed and if it had a name.' Laura Sevier meets an inspirational Orcadian food supplier
… CASE STUDY: local food needs local supply chains Laura Sevier | 2nd … And Gardening Case Study Rose Grimond Orcadia Local Food Production Food Security Campaigns …
Why not consider ploughing your green into green? Matilda Lee and Laura Sevier explore a radical response to the credit crunch
… deserving of your time and money. 1. Support local economies John Bird, founder of The Big … tick by encouraging the public to buy in the local marketplace; because it’s in the … says. The Wedge card is a loyalty card for local shops, with more than 500 shops across …
Vocal school food campaigner Jackie Schneider on parent power, the importance of cooking from scratch and why free school meals would be the most cost-effective solution
… Jackie Schneider: local authorities must protect children, not … directly to the caterers one day and the local authority then wrote back to the head … MAKE A DIFFERENCE CASE STUDY: getting good, local food into hospitals It’s fresh, organic …
In Romford, Essex, villagers are getting their hands dirty transforming a historic walled garden at Bedfords Park
… they decided to step in and help various locals bring the garden back to its former … the garden to use it as a nursery for the local parks but also to grow food for … a combined effort between various groups. Local gardening group the Friends of Bedfords …
Proposed merger between Dupont-owned Pioneer Hi-Bred and Pannar Seeds could spell disaster for local farmers and food security, watchdog claims
… and Pannar Seeds could spell disaster for local farmers and food security, watchdog … seed market giants, DuPont and Monsanto, for local seed supplies. Pioneer Hi-Bred, owned by … further seed-market consolidation would make local farmers reliant on large corporations …
There's more to apples than Golden Delicious and Granny Smith. As this year's Apple Day approaches, Laura Sevier outlines the who, what and where of rare and local varieties
… 15th October 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Local Food Rare Apples National Fruit … outlines the who, what and where of rare and local varieties If you were under the … annual celebration of apples, orchards and local distinctiveness initiated by Common …
All you need to know to get fresher, healthier and greener food into your child's school - from nurseries to primary and secondary schools
… service. 6. If your school is serviced by a local authority contract and you're not happy, … school meal providers to supply food from local and sustainable sources cooking and food growing programmes a link with a local farm a better lunchtime environment …
From joining campaigns groups to making your garden more wildlife friendly, there are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration...
… world. Read on for inspiration... START LOCAL: THE UK iSpot Ever wanted to know what … the birds disappeared from your garden or local area? Find out what may be the cause … Cities , an independent charity, works with local communities on tree-planting and …
Why mourn a death when you can celebrate a life? Laura Sevier meets a pioneer in his tranquil and tree-filled field, determined to take the fear and formality out of funerals
… – a half-an-hour conveyor-belt service at the local cremmie. As far as I’m concerned I would … have changed. There are now signs that the locals accept and even appreciate what Chris … 450 people have been buried here – mostly locals from the Bristol area or surrounding …
Forget the chemical depths of your local swimming pool: wild swimming is the more refreshing, natural way to cool off this summer
… lake level Forget the chemical depths of your local swimming pool: wild swimming is the more … Books) has these 10 tips: 1 . Find somewhere local. Use the map on the Outdoor Swimming … and add them to the site - or buy Wild Swim . Local advice is really important, so the best …
Everyone is talking about rewilding at the moment. The debate around it is shaking up the conservation sector and public interest in it is huge, with a growing movement of people advocating the restoration of our degraded ecosystems. But what does it really mean to rewild? And how would you go about doing it if you actually have some land?
… on land they own themselves or in their local area. Though mostly aimed at people with … who want to make rewilding happen in their local area (e.g. by campaigning for common … common challenges Case studies, with local site visits - what's worked/not worked …
An average one in four people in the UK will suffer a mental health problem at some point. New research, and a pioneering therapy project, are proving that nature and the wild outdoors have the power to heal and should be included within a mix of treatments
… be used to treat mental health problems. Many local Mind associations have run green … wouldn't think of referring a patient to a local conservation project. Often no such schemes exist locally. However, thanks to Ecominds , a £7.5 …
It’s the polar opposite of the glossy celebrity and lifestyle magazine, celebrating the personal and the everyday. Laura Sevier meets the creative force behind Karen
… of a greasy fry-up, and thoughts from the local butcher. It’s the one-woman project of … The first was a test. I did a vox pop in the local library and in the ICA (Institute of … On moving to Wiltshire she pulled pints in local pubs and picked potatoes on a nearby …
Most mass-produced pudding wouldn't know real, healthy, organic ingredients if it saw them. Laura Sevier meets the Finlays, who are putting the 'nice' back into ice cream
… to organic,’ says Wilma. The Finlays source locally wherever possible – biscuits and cookie ingredients are from local bakeries – and last September branched … popular with schoolchildren, tourists and locals. They have around 70,000 visitors each …
Following the closure of some of the UK's most stunning lakes, a dynamic campaign has been set up to stop phosphates from washing detergents causing algal blooms
… a year. The closure of the lakes would hit local businesses badly. A dynamic campaign, … charity Nurture Lakeland, is encouraging locals, businesses and visitors to switch to … events and co-ordinated projects with local schools. Going under The campaign is …
Illegally caught 'dirty' fish threatens local fishermen, consumer health and the future of the world's fisheries. The EJF's Pirate Fishing Campaign is tackling the problem head on
… Illegally caught 'dirty' fish threatens local fishermen, consumer health and the … the sting of pirate fishing most directly are local artisanal fishermen. Fishing is a vital … vessels operate in direct competition with local artisanal fishermen by stealing fish and …
A written charter for land use must be adopted to best manage England’s land resources as part of the 'Big Society', according to academics from the Rural Economy and Land Use Programme
… strategy, intelligent environmental targets, localism with strong green credentials, … cuts: our step-by-step guide to greening your local council If you already have a low-impact … it up a level, turn your attention to your local council. Here's how to get the …
Why cooking with spices can be great for the tastebuds and good for your health, plus ten spices to cook with this winter
… area (which reduces crime) to funding a local school for education. Really simple, … shops GREEN LIVING 10 steps to creating a local food group Tamzin Pinkerton & Rob Hopkins's new book, Local Food, is an indispensable guide for …
Kara Moses reports on a group of 10-year-olds from Holly Trees Primary School who - by fundraising for Kew's Millennium Seed Bank Partnership - have helped secure the future of a rare Namibian plant that was virtually extinct in the wild
… Adopt A Seed Save A Species 5namibia-2.jpg Local names and plant uses can often be … are believed to be traditionally used by the local Ovahimba people who live in northwest … is of the essence,' says Smith. ‘Right now, local experts such as botanists and …
What does quality of life mean to you? Is it the stuff you buy, keeping up with the Joneses? Or is fresh, clean air, the company you keep, and a less stressful living environment more important?
… (see www.gardenorganic.org.uk ). Buy local and cook simple meals made using fresh, … gardening, cooking or childcare? LETS (Local Exchange Trading System) is a system of local community-based mutual aid networks that …
A new Forum for the Future report outlines radical ways in which British - and worldwide - cities need to reinvent transport infrastructures to deal with excessive populations
… is needed, action should come at a local level. ‘Action at a local and city level has the potential to … traffic management schemes.’ ‘It will be for local authorities - working in partnership …
Anyone who cares about the environment needs to be making more informed choices at the checkout. Laura Sevier meets an author promoting ethical shopping
… chemicals? Is it organic? Was it produced locally? Is it ethically traded? Is it … buying honey, for instance, should we go for local, Fairtrade or organic? Other indicators …
A pioneering Disney nature film has become a powerful tool to protect threatened flamingos on Tanzania's Lake Natron
… could also cause chicks to die of thirst. Local people don't want it In 2008 local people from Lake Natron voiced their … ash mining in Kenya has not benefited the local community . Government reports show that …
Transylvania has maintained traditional farming methods for hundreds of years. As it faces the twin threats of intensive agriculture and byzantine EU policies, its model of under-development is attracting the interest of policy makers
… however, threats facing the landscape and local communities. ‘People are not being … of Transylvania and use it to benefit local communities. ‘We didn't just parade in … them what to do,' explains Page. ‘We employed local people and we've helped small farmers in …