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Discover the brilliant experienced people who are helping SmartPlanet through the green and ethical minefield.
A few weeks ago, I received a mildly depressing Evite. The host lamented the amount of "plastic crap" that his previous parties had generated and urged guests to bring their own glasses. He pleaded: "If we can save from throwing away 200 barely used plastic cups, well, then, Sweet Jesus, let's do it!" These days, eco-conscious types carry a reusable coffee cup around with them. So it raised the question: is it acceptable etiquette to ask people to bring their own beer mugs to parties too? Continue reading...
Compost Awareness Week 2008 has arrived, and with it, the shocking statistic that 20 per cent of the UK's household waste is made up of garden materials. This may come as a surprise, but if they end up in landfill, they can create harmful greenhouse gases. We've had a chat with green gardening queen Charlie Dimmock about how compost can help combat climate change, how to make the perfect compost -- our bin is dysfunctional -- and more. Continue reading...
In the second part of our guide to greening your kitchen, we're looking at cabinets and worktops. We've already given our tips on re-furbing your floors in an eco-conscious way, and many of those recommendations apply here. Continue reading...
You've switched to recycled paper products, tap water, and a cloth bag to carry your groceries. Now you want to remodel your kitchen in an eco-conscious fashion, but you're probably wondering: is it possible to have a 100 per cent green kitchen? Continue reading...
We love blind tests, especially when they dispel urban myths. The Energy Saving Trust did just that in its lightbulb challenge, which tested the difference between traditional and energy-efficient lightbulbs on the public. Continue reading...
If you're planning a day out tomorrow, why not pop by The Greenshop in Stroud to check out its new, super-green building? Also read up on the organic alternative to the Femmecup, fair trade kids' things and eco fashion designers in the making.
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We know saving energy saves us money as well as the environment. But new research, carried out by O2 Energy Saver Fund, suggests that paradoxically one in three Brits lives beneath a 'green line', which means they can't afford to take the necessary measures to make their homes energy efficient. Continue reading...
From toxic-free nights for children to sustainable wooden seagulls -- we've got some unusual news for you today. Read on to find out about electric bins and tree-saving printer companies, too.
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Discover the brilliant experienced people who are helping SmartPlanet through the green and ethical minefield.
