Worried by an eco backlash, the bottled water industry is waging a PR battle to turn the public back onto plastic bottled water
… Bottled water industry wages PR battle against tap water movement Eifion Rees | 4th April 2012 News Bottle Water Plastic Tap Nestle News Focus Health …
Eifion Rees finds out that the golfing world’s eco credentials are simply full of holes.
… Eifion Rees | 24th July 2008 News Golf Sport Water Environment Water Green Living Society golflg.jpg Eifion … fairway, carefully manicured rough, trees and water features. The sprinklers are on in the …
Greening your home can save you energy and money as well as making it healthier and lowering its carbon footprint
… proofing around doors and window frames Hot water tank and pipe insulation Double glazing … to your home here . Heating and hot water Fitting an A-rated high efficiency … of the wind to generate electricity. Solar water heating - heat water for your home using …
Forget the chemical depths of your local swimming pool: wild swimming is the more refreshing, natural way to cool off this summer
… Lake Sea Environment Agency Blueprint For Water loch2.jpg Enjoying the great outdoors … so on - nothing beats a cool dip in natural water surrounded by beach or grassy banks and … Whether it's long lakes, downstream rivers, waterfalls or the sea, there are lots of …
Eco detergent or washing at 30°C? Laura Sevier cuts through the greenwash at the laundry level
… make it appear, however: ‘If you ask water authorities today, they’re no longer … waste – they get a far bigger headache from water running off farmland contaminated by … used when washing clothes goes on heating the water. In this sense, Ariel’s ‘Turn to 30°C’ …
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
… North Swim in Cumbria is the largest open-water swimming event in the UK. This year, … of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) in the water the swim had to be cancelled. A few … earlier signs were put up at nearby Derwentwater to warn visitors about the presence of …
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...
… has been making some efforts in the energy, water and waste department for some time. … cent, waste for disposal by 70 per cent and water consumption by 76 per cent, per tonne of … that place a considerable burden on our water system. When all that foamy water mixed …
With vast areas decimated by industrial farming, the salad days are over for mass-produced olive oil. Laura Sevier looks at the effect its rise in popularity has had on the European landscape, and at some more sustainable brands.
… hazard (with negative impacts on the soil, water supply and wildlife), and when it comes … groves with few or no agrochemicals, less water and less machinery. Olives are picked … run-off of soils and agrochemicals into water bodies.’ ‘Anywhere in the main …
Clean the most difficult places in a natural,
eco-friendly way. Laura Sevier explains how
… effective cleaning power, the very hot water used in steamcleaning machines kills … bacteria and mould. • For stains, use soda water or make a spot-cleaning solution of ½ cup borax in 1 litre of warm water. Scrub with a stiff bristle brush; …
Eifion Rees talks to the Compassion in World Farming veteran and co-editor of The Meat Crisis - a shocking new book that exposes the range of environmental and health threats facing us if we don't kick our addiction to meat
… World Farming CIWF Farming Animals Cows Meat Water Drought Consumption Factory Farming Jo … for our health, global resources of land and water, the climate and environment and for … is really hard to see. There won’t be enough water or crops to go around, which could lead …
The findings of a strategic environmental assessment open the way for an increase in the number of offshore wind farms, which could produce enough energy to power every household in the UK
… (SEA) on offshore energy suggest that UK waters can accommodate enough turbines to … of additional capacity in the territorial waters of England and Wales and the UK Renewable Energy Zone, in water depths up to 60m. I have, this morning, …
It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a fad, as some product claims are exaggerated. But detoxing, as a practice, has been around for centuries
… Living Ecologist Guide To Detox glass-of-water.jpg It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a … including a detox brush from Boots, V Water Detox and a 'Crystal Spring Detox patch' … message is: drop 'detox' and have a glass of water, eat a balanced diet and get an early …
It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a fad, as some product claims are exaggerated. But detoxing, as a practice, has been around for centuries.
… Alliance For Natural Health glass-of-water.jpg It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a … including a detox brush from Boots, V Water Detox and a 'Crystal Spring Detox patch' … message is: drop 'detox' and have a glass of water, eat a balanced diet and get an early …
PHOTO GALLERY: A pocket-sized book highlights some of the super-sized problems associated with the way we feed ourselves
… Food Facts Livestock Farming Fish Gallery Water Population Environment Eating Obesity … to agriculture, livestock farming and water use is needed if food systems and the … its illegal activities COMMENT The water footprint: the hidden cost of our meat …
Cambridge University's expansion plans could change the face of sustainable building in the UK. In 2012, construction begins on the greenest development of its size and scope in the UK
… spaces slated for the development. Saving water In a city that gets less rain per annum … if climate change predictions are borne out - water is a major concern. Water usage in North West Cambridge is …
Alaska's long-standing wild salmon-fishing industry could be under threat from large-scale mining development
… open pit gold and copper mine at their headwaters. As Jay Hammond, former Governor of … salmon fishery in the world, at the headwaters of the Kvichak and the Nushagak Rivers … abundance of pristine and undeveloped freshwater lakes, which are ideal spawning and …
It's one of the healthiest, most versatile 'weeds' around. Asian countries have enjoyed the benefits for centuries. So where is the market for homegrown UK seaweed?
… in fact, is something of an über underwater vegetable, with all the health-giving … biofuel. In 2005, Japan began piloting waterborne seaweed farms designed to absorb … or offshore farming. For onshore farming, seawater must be pumped into tanks on land where …
Ecover has developed the world's first ‘eco surfactant' - the beating heart of a cleaning product - that it claims is 'more ecological and powerful' than their old formulations...
… 'eco' products cut down on chemicals in our water systems that can be highly toxic to … have an environmental impact. They require water to neutralise their impact on the water supply, energy for the manufacturing …
Whether it's the old favourite Sarson's, trendy balsamic or the more adventurous rice or wine vinegar, it can be used to clean your house, improve your health and spice up your chips – what makes vinegar so special? Laura Sevier picks 10 of the best...
… and removes mineral buildup such as hard water spots. For cleaning purposes, white … distilled vinegar is best. Use two parts water to one part vinegar for general … windows by mixing equal amounts of water and distilled vinegar in a spray bottle. …
Chinese mitten crabs are pushing indigenous species out of UK rivers and damaging river banks and habitats. It's time to look at how we could control them, and maybe find a new seafood delicacy to boot
… to have been carried here in ships' ballast water, and have certainly made themselves … supremely adaptable, as comfortable in saltwater as in fresh, and elsewhere in the world … cross miles of land in order to colonise new waterways. Über crab With carapaces up to 4in …
Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts the kettle on
… tea is sprayed with chemicals that affect waterways and wildlife and the finished … one teaspoon in a glass with some hot water makes for a refreshing brew and gives … damaging industrial monoculture INVESTIGATION Water, water everywhere? You’ve heard of …
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
… – but the gear they’re putting on out of the water is expensive, non-durable and not … environmental impact. Finisterre’s line of waterproofs, jackets, hoodies and sweatshirts … fashion Making eco-clothing for cold-water surfers and other outdoor enthusiasts …
More people are turning to eco communities as a viable alternative to urban life. Laura Sevier reports
… technologies for heating, electrical and water systems. Sharing cookers, cars, tools … those that will be needed to navigate rough waters ahead.’ While some new ecovillages are … know as the Living Machine, numerous solar water-heating systems and is now looking into …