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Thought provoking read: Heat by George Monbiot
At last I have found a voice of reason amidst the madness of Western Life. I’m in love with George Monbiot after reading just the introduction to his book ‘Heat’. In his book, Monbiot seeks to show how we can successfully attain a 90% cut in carbon emissions here in the UK without the need…
Read MoreIs there too much choice for consumers? A rant about light bulbs.
Bear with me while I have a mini rant about consumerism and choice. Little Miss Green travels far and wide at night; she sleepwalks, cuddles the vaccum, goes off on the astral planes and generally gets herself in a bit of a pickle if she needs to get up for the toilet. She has a…
Read MoreTop ten frugal tips for a self sufficient lifestyle
With hybrid cars, under floor heating, solar panels and geothermal pumps, you could be forgiven for thinking that going green is an expensive hobby for the elite. My belief is that a self sufficient, ethical, sustainable and frugal lifestyle *can* go hand in hand. Essentially that is what Little Green Blog is all about. We’re…
Read MoreFrugal, vegan home made recipes for soup
So you want to be more self sufficient, more ethical in your shopping habits, more frugal with your lifestyle and make more nutritious meals but you just don’t DO cooking? Fear not, Mrs Green is here to help. Soon you will be a domestic God or Goddess of your kitchen and your family and friends…
Read MoreChoosing an ethical and sustainable chopping board and knife
A good chopping board and knife is vital if you want to prepare meals with comfort and ease. Many chopping boards are made from flimsy plastic which not only uses non-renewable resources, but they soon become scratched, making them unhygienic and a likely candidate for the landfill. Wooden boards are often sourced from the wood…
Read MoreVillage bakery launches eco friendly and sustainable packaging
Congratulations 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 Coriander…
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