Sustainability consultant Dr David Strong tells Pat Thomas why the way we think about sustainable building needs to be demolished and rebuilt
… Sustainable cities- rethinking sustainable building Pat Thomas | 1st June 2009 News Sustainable Cities Climate Change Waste And … tells Pat Thomas why the way we think about sustainable building needs to be demolished …
More people are turning to eco communities as a viable alternative to urban life. Laura Sevier reports
… June 2008 News Urban Eco Villages Modern Life Sustainable Living Green Lifestyle Urban … social network and a low-impact, ecologically sustainable life. They can include both … to each other to carry out a shared and sustainable lifestyle. Jonathan Dawson, …
They’re made from recycled materials, and are entirely self-sufficient. Laura Sevier meets the renegade architect behind Earthships
… CASE STUDY: building sustainable houses from rubbish Laura Sevier | … been designing and building ‘Earthships’ – sustainable, self-sufficient homes that can be … for the taking’. In the realm of radically sustainable housing he is certainly a …
The president of the Biomimicry Institute on learning from nature, designing cities to perform like ecosystems and why chemists, engineers and architects need to learn more biology
… And Technology Biomimicry Bio Inspired Design Sustainable Innovation janine-benyus.jpg The … It was not necessarily about becoming more sustainable. In fact, biomimics in those … Janine Benyus ‘Beyond Design: Biomimicry and Sustainable Businesses' and Q&A in London, …
Is it healthy? Is it organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed
… research from the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, University of … their goods, and support and education for sustainable farming practices. The Fairtrade … Stewardship Council (MSC) label promotes sustainable fisheries by: maintaining and …
Next week, the Hay Festival in Wales kicks off with its usual big name line-up of writers. Andy Fryers, organiser of the festival's special 'Greenprint' initiative, talks about expanding green events and shrinking footprints
… This year the Welsh Assembly is launching a Sustainable Development Charter. We are one of … been undertaking to make Hay Festival more sustainable, been useful for other festivals? …
Its principals may seem strange but biodynamic winegrowers are in a league of their own when it comes to caring for soil, plant and planet. Plus, 10 wines to try in 2010
… Ethical Living Green Living Food And Farming Sustainable Agriculture Organic Biodynamic … LIVING Monty Waldin on biodynamic wine Unsustainable and bad for the environment, …
Whether for health, ethical or environmental reasons, a low-dairy or dairy-free diet is becoming more mainstream. Here's how to have your (cheese)cake and eat it too...
… Milk Allergies Lactose Intolerance Tim Lang Sustainable Development Commission WWF … Tim Lang, Food Commissioner at the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) says: … that state they are 'non GMO' on the label. Sustainable? Tim Lang, Food Commissioner at …
All you need to know to get fresher, healthier and greener food into your child's school - from nurseries to primary and secondary schools
… food against Sustain's 7 Principles for Sustainable Food - what can your school do … meal providers to supply food from local and sustainable sources cooking and food growing …
You may think that by avoiding the near-extinct bluefin you're off the hook and can tuck into other types of tuna. Think again, says Pat Thomas
… Label Food Tinned Tuna Overfishing Mercury Sustainable Fish … box below) practiced by small scale domestic sustainable fisheries is a cleaner method … Council has begun to certify small-scale sustainable tuna fisheries. Although there are …
… paid to producers, based on the costs of sustainable production. Buyers also pay a … ‘hire and fire’ more easily. H emp Hemp as a sustainable ecotextile fabric has a lot of … College of Fashion is founding the Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF), scheduled to launch …
It’s used for kitchen wares, flooring, furniture and textiles. It’s natural, fast-growing and versatile. Is bamboo the green gold of furnishing materials?
… per square metre, compared to £31.64 for sustainable oak.) David Burns, who runs Panda … further potential flaws on bamboo’s otherwise sustainable CV. Some adhesives used for … However, as an aesthetically pleasing and sustainable alternative to wood, plastic 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
… and abuse of words such as ‘organic’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘carbon-neutral’ means it’s … Porritt, chairman of the Government’s Sustainable Development Commission, said in a …
Eschew those store-bought baubles and pricey trinkets - get into the holiday spirit with all things homemade. By Matilda Lee and Laura Sevier
… Sevier Tree sense • Buy from a small-scale sustainable grower and/or make sure your … – www.christmasforest.co.uk – farmed from sustainable sources. For each tree sold, … the Ecologist December 2008 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Home and Business …
Your recycled loo paper may be soft, strong and very, very long, but is it really all that green? Pat Thomas gets to the bottom of an issue of convenience
… possible 100 per cent for producing ethical, sustainable tissue products for the European … total is recycled material and is it from a sustainable source? Does it make any claims …
A growing number of homeowners are taking the green initiative. Laura Sevier reports
… are currently being built to be more sustainable‚ of the 25 million houses in the … ensure that all housing is relatively new and sustainable‚’ says James Honour‚ architect and … in the Ecologist April 2008 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Home and Business …
Bright, bold and branded with a logo... It’s time to wear your ethics on your eco t-shirt. By Laura Sevier
… impact. Made of organic cotton and other sustainable fibres – bamboo, hemp and recycled … production, as well as promoting ethical and sustainable alternatives. The t-shirts are 100 … in the Ecologist May 2008 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Clothing goods and …
It’s not just our light bulbs we need to change, says Laura Sevier. We need to rethink the way we light
… to Ian Armstrong, architect and founder of sustainable architectural practice Arco2, in … Startup’s ‘Miss Light’ shades are made from sustainable plywood; designer Nahoko Koyama … Luminair LED lighting is made in the UK from sustainable materials. …
'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
… to find their calling and to set up their own sustainable businesses. In Rose Grimond’s … stocks out at sea. Orkney Rose sells only sustainable fish, such as herring and …
Hemp, flax and rapeseed - not a sexy sounding trio compared to olive oil's Mediterranean aura - but storecupboard essentials if you want homegrown oil
… environmental footprint . While there are sustainable olive oils worth paying for, a … the best vegetarian source. It's also more sustainable and arguably a safer alternative … on the European landscape, and at some more sustainable brands. GREEN LIVING Behind the …
A cleaner, greener, more ethical approach to outdoor gear, Finisterre swept into UK shops on a surfing brainwave. Laura Sevier meets the team behind the eco-active clothing company
… line in the UK. At the core of the brand is a sustainable design philosophy that means they … boards on the market. Homeblown and Sustainable Composites are two Cornish … in the Ecologist July 2008 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Clothing goods and …
Why not consider ploughing your green into green? Matilda Lee and Laura Sevier explore a radical response to the credit crunch
… the farmers growing their food, bringing sustainable food-production back to the heart … Earth mattered What do dirty coal plants, unsustainable logging and the arms trade have in … is the book to find courses on all aspects of sustainable living. The Soil Association runs …
Laundry giant Unilever's new plan for creating a 'Cleaner Planet' seems to tick all the right boxes. Until, that is, you look at what gets washed down the drained after your undies are rinsed through...
Cleaner Planet plan: a green wash or greenwash? Laura Sevier | 18th August 2009 Comment Green Living Washing Laundry Unilever Phosphates Optical Brighteners cleanp.jpg Laundry giant Unilever's new …