Conservation
the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 9
It’s day 9 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Today we are challenging you to save some water. Have a shower instead of a bath. Put a bucket in your shower with you and use the water that you collect… Read More »the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 9
Cotton – Genetically Modified Seeds
Although there has been considerable concern expressed at the introduction of genetically modified foods it is not so well appreciated that the clothes that we wear are produced from cotton grown from G.M. (genetically modified) seeds. In fact a significant… Read More »Cotton – Genetically Modified Seeds
Young’s Seafood “Fish for Life” approach receives independent accreditation
Young’s Seafood have been in the fishing business for over 200 years, and have made a commitment to a sustainable fishing practise that they’ve called “Fish for Life”. They follow their own ‘Ten Principles for Responsible Fish Procurement’, and are… Read More »Young’s Seafood “Fish for Life” approach receives independent accreditation
Envisioning Gateway
“Envisioning Gateway” is an international public design competition to transform a national park on the New York-New Jersey harbour called the Gateway National Recreation Area. The finalists have been selected, and now it’s the turn of the public to vote… Read More »Envisioning Gateway
How to conserve water
VideoJug: How To Conserve Water Next in the series of these great videos from Videojug.
Compassion for the earth
Here’s a blast from the past for American readers. What a great ad, it still speaks volumes.
Shower like a sailor and save water
I love the idea that there are ordinary folks out there thinking of inventive ways to get conservation messages across. After all, that’s how EcoStreet got started.
Shark Fin soup off Amazon’s shelves
Thanks to the 14,000 activists who appealed to online mega-retailer Amazon to stop exploiting a threatened species just to make a few quid, Amazon have agreed to remove Shark Fin soup from it’s virtual shelves. Shark finning involves cutting off… Read More »Shark Fin soup off Amazon’s shelves