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Honey bees in decline
Friday, 7 May, 2010 – 5:28 | No Comment
Honey bees in decline

To finish our celebration of National Honey week, it’s time to think about the furry workers who make the honey for us!
So far we’ve looked at the amazing healing powers of manuka honey, looked at …

Target 2050: Countdown to a low carbon future
Monday, 23 Nov, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Target 2050: Countdown to a low carbon future

We all know we should be reducing our carbon footprint in order to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
There are many areas in the UK where councils and other organisations are working with home owners to …

Mrs Green’s top green and eco movies
Monday, 6 Jul, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Mrs Green’s top green and eco movies

Inspired by a post over on the Ooffoo Community; I decided to share my top five ‘green’ movies with you!
Mr Green and I enjoy a good movie. It’s our way to unwind at the end …

Dying to be green? Natural burials in New York
Monday, 22 Jun, 2009 – 6:03 | 3 Comments
Dying to be green? Natural burials in New York

Patricia Gillespie, a film student at New York University contacted me this week about her short documentary piece entitled “Dirt: Dying green in NY.”
The film aims to educate viewers on the benefits of Natural burial …

Paloma textiles for eco friendly yarns
Friday, 5 Jun, 2009 – 5:00 | 8 Comments
Paloma textiles for eco friendly yarns

This week I’ve been fortunate enough to interview Ruth Henriquez Lyon from Paloma textiles, who is passionate about eco friendly yarns.  If you have any questions for her, please leave them in the comments below!

8 reasons to use natural candles
Sunday, 26 Apr, 2009 – 5:01 | No Comment
8 reasons to use natural candles

Palm, soya or beeswax are the green choice when it comes to candles.
Petroleum based candles, which are the ones commonly found in most shops, are not sustainable and contain toxic chemicals which can be harmful …

An eco friendly barbecue
Friday, 17 Apr, 2009 – 6:00 | 4 Comments
An eco friendly barbecue

Is there such a thing as an eco friendly barbecue, or is it a contradiction in terms? Do we have to give up one of our nation’s favourite past times if we are to be …

Save a bluebell wood with good gifts
Thursday, 16 Apr, 2009 – 6:00 | One Comment
Save a bluebell wood with good gifts

Bluebells are one of my favourite flowers. We have a hill near us where carpets of them adorn the spring time and I love finding a log to sit on amongst them all and falling …

3 simple green tips that you can do today!
Tuesday, 7 Apr, 2009 – 12:29 | 10 Comments
3 simple green tips that you can do today!

Plan a green day this week!
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, but are not sure where to start, here are 3 simple tips.
Making small changes helps you and the environment. If you’re feeling …

Choose organic and fairtrade during national bed month
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 6:00 | No Comment
Choose organic and fairtrade during national bed month

Did you know that March is national bed month?
Supported by the sleep council, the aim of bed month is to promote the importance of a good nights sleep.
Last year I stayed at a friend’s house; …