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Ethical, sustainable, organic, biodegradable underwear made from pine trees?

February 12th, 2008 · No Comments

organic sustainable lingerieI came across an amazing site today when researching information for an eco friendly Valentine’s Day. I usually stick to UK companies, but our friends at g=9.8 (/g98.fr)in France, definitely deserve a mention.
They sell gorgeous sustainable, organic, ethical French underwear made from fibres derived from the recycling of white pine-tree pruning! They are […]

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Village bakery launches eco friendly and sustainable packaging

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

compostable packagingCongratulations to the Village bakery http://www.village-bakery.com for their eco awareness and ethical approach to business! Not only do they bake with renewable energy in the old fashioned way (wood ovens), but they have now launched compostable bags for some of their breads. Their Honey and Sunflower Bread, Spelt Bread, Organic Rye, Organic Rye with […]

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Ditch the plastic bag!

Plastic bags consumed this year:
Courtesy of reusablebags.com/
Current eco achievments

i) I have now given up the dreaded bottled water and am using a Brita filter instead.
ii) We are using our car twice a week instead of about five times a week.
iii) The cat is off tinned food and onto 'real' food.
iv) We have cavity wall insulation - yay!
v) We are using a kettle on the woodburning stove instead of an electric one.
vi) We've fixed the shower and are using it instead of baths.
vii) We've insulated the conservatory roof.
Short term eco goals

(Over the next year)

i) Apply for planning permission for a solar panel.
ii) Research economical high-power LED options for home lighting and build our own system for the downstairs.
iii) Dig over the garden, plant and reap the harvest - organically of course!
iv) Insulate the bedroom walls.
v) Install a tankless water heater instead of using an immersion.
Long term eco goals

(over the next five years)

i) Switch to a green supplier for electricity.
ii) Install a more efficient wood burner.
iii) Install a small wind turbine.
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