Thursday 13 November 2008
Many people probably feel it isn’t Christmas without some decorations. If you’re thinking about digging your home decorations out of storage, it’s worth taking a moment to tot up the cost of your Christmas cheer.
Without wanting to come across as a scrooge, conventional Christmas lights are just too expensive in terms of running costs and [...]
Wednesday 12 November 2008
If you’re reading this post, then you have, or at least use, a computer. It’s also likely that it’s not the first computer you’ve ever used, nor will it be the last. While most people understand the waste and recycling of cardboard and plastic bottles, most people overlook the massive amount of electrical [...]
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Guy Fawkes (or Bonfire) Night is upon us. Many of us will be celebrating with fireworks displays and bonfires. But what are the effects on the environment of all these explosions?
The charity Environmental Protection UK states that ‘approximately 5-14% of UK dioxin emissions are produced around Bonfire Night’. Particulate levels also increase noticeably.
Fireworks emit carbon [...]
Adili, the ethical and sustainable fashion, beauty and home products retailer, relaunched its site today.
Established in 2006, Adili stocks brands such as People Tree, Karen Cole, Patagonia, Howies, Edun and Terra Plana. For the relaunch, new brands have been introduced and product ranges expanded.
The labels sold through Adili have succeeded in overturning the notion that [...]
