Posts Tagged ‘environment’
An update on my rubbish challenge
We’re nearing the end of April already. If you’ve followed previous posts, you’ll see that I signed up for a few challenges to keep me occupied. And have I learned alot about myself in this time! I set myself a Rubbish Challenge. I wanted to reduce our one dustbin of rubbish a week to one…
Read MoreMr Green says ditch the plastic bag!
Today, after telling Mr Green about some of the devastating effects on our marine life caused by plastic waste, he made a pledge. We were on our way to the shop at the time and he said ‘That’s it. We have to refuse carrier bags from now on. And if we don’t have something with…
Read MorePotatoes – a solution to the food crisis?
I ate new potatoes on Christmas Day. Did I fall foul of consumerism at its best? Did I pay an outrageous price to have some new potatoes transported thousands of miles to reach me in perfect condition for the big day? Nope – I dug them out of the garden on Christmas Eve.
Read MoreReal nappies – better for the environment than disposables?
As we are celebrating Real Nappy Week, Downshifting Week and it’s Earth Day, I thought we’d talk about nappies. After all, it’s our children and Grandchildren we are taking action for. The jury is still out whether real or disposable nappies are the better option. Some say that the amount of water, chemicals, non-renewable resources,…
Read MoreEarth Day and Real Nappy Week
A short post from me today, as I’m spending some time with Little Miss Green doing all those things I have said ‘yes’ to over the past week, but not actually got around to doing. That must be so frustrating at the age of seven! Just a quick mention then, for Earth Day, which falls…
Read MoreTeaching children about the environment – five tips
Little Miss Green asked me what global warming was yesterday. It was something she heard me mention in a conversation with somebody else. She knows that Mother Nature doesn’t like us to cut down trees unnecessarily, leave rubbish lying around, or put too many things in the landfill, but I guess she didn’t actually know…
Read MoreNatural Collection; Green and gorgeous since 1999, launch their Spring 2008 collection
Twice a year everyone at Natural Collection goes wild with anticipation as the culmination of months of hard work comes to fruition and a brand new collection is born. Celebrations are well justified now that they have launched their Spring 2008 collection! Since 1999, Natural Collection have been pioneers in the Eco market. With so…
Read MoreSimplify your life with International downshifting Week – Saturday 19th to Friday 25th April 2008
People across the globe are gearing up, or should that be gearing down, for International Downshifting Week. International Downshifting week takes place from Saturday 19th to Friday 25th April 2008 and it’s your chance to have a go at slowing down the pace while greening up your life. Inspired by the wonderful and beautiful Tracey…
Read MoreHow to eat your 5 a day portions of fruit and vegetables
I feel that one of the ‘greenest’ things we can do is take responsibility for our health. One of the most self sufficient things we can do is to empower ourselves with knowledge in order to take care of ourselves. If we stay healthy we don’t need to go to the doctors. That means less…
Read MoreWin eco prizes in Life Goggle’s Great Green Giveaway competition
Blimey o-reilly. I was wondering what on earth to write about today when I learned my friends over on Life Goggles are running an amazing eco competition throughout April.
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