I love schemes which link people with things to give, with people who want them; it’s co-operation and community spirit at its best.
Freecycle is probably the first idea that comes to mind, but you might …

With hundreds of makeover programmes on TV, it seems the norm to repaint your walls rather than do a traditional spring clean.
DIY stores are open 7 days a week, 364 days of the year and …

As you know, Mr Green and I are fans of LED lighting. We’re now running the downstairs of our home on LEDs powered by solar. It’s been a steep learning curve and there are still …

Welcome to the January Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting resolutions!
This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month we’re writing about …

Another of our ‘must have’ natural health items here at Little Green Blog is sesame oil!
Not just for stir fries, sesame oil has many wonderful health and beauty benefits and one of its most important …

Yes I know we’ve only just put Christmas away, but planning an eco friendly Valentine’s Day can take a bit of organising. Conventional ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day can use a huge amount of the …

I don’t mind admitting, Mr Green and I are feeling a bit depressed at the moment. We made the decision 8 years ago to install a wood burner.  We did a lot of research and …

Back in August, Mr Green and I watched ‘Black Gold‘ which tells the story of coffee growers in Ethiopia.
The film had a massive impact on me, and made us both realise that buying fairtrade coffee …

I’m aware this is very old news and most of you will have seen Annie Leonard’s  Story Of Stuff, but there are some things in life that are so far reaching, so profound, that they …

Despite a recession, it seems organic shoppers are committed and loyal. Organic sales increased by 1.7% during 2008 while overall retail sales dropped by 1.8%
Unfortunately, the truth is, most organic food is more expensive than …