This December I have noticed a severe lack of over the top outside Christmas lights on peoples houses in our area – and whilst the children are disappointed at the disappearance of all the grottos I think it is a good thing. Perhaps people realised that it cost them a small fortune to light their [...]

In the years when we didn’t give the environment much thought, the most pressing criteria for choosing a family car were the boot space, the number of passengers it could carry and what kind of mileage you got. Today, though, it’s equally important to consider how the car you drive will affect the environment. Petrol [...]

Looking around at a furniture sale, you might be wondering what the best green option is. Sometimes it can be difficult to buy green without spending a lot more money – especially with the amount of cheap furniture around that is manufactured using new woods. The good news is that a lot of the wood [...]

Making your home eco-friendly can seem like a daunting task, but there are lots of little things you can do to become that little bit greener in the home without it seeming like a huge lifestyle change. Let’s start in the living room. As well as ensuring that your home is well insulated so that [...]

There are many articles in the news at the moment on the increased cost of energy and how the nation is going to suffer over the coming winter months due to the highest ever fuel prices. With this issue highlighted there has also been a lot of talk about alternative energy sources and the pros [...]

What’s the most important thing about living a greener life? The answer to this question may at first seem obvious; it’s all about doing your bit for the environment. From driving low emission cars like a Honda hybrid, to recycling your rubbish and conserving energy, you do your bit for our collective good. You do [...]