It’s day 8 of the EcoStreet go green challenge! Your challenge for today is to slow down in your car. Stick to the speed limit and you’ll save fuel and reduce carbon emissions. Don’t forget that we’ll be giving away… Read More »the EcoStreet go green challenge: day 8
We’re mopping up the news stories that haven’t had their own featured blog posts at EcoStreet this week. And what a busy week it’s been too. There’s no longer any doubt about climate change, Gordon Brown’s government is threatening our… Read More »EcoStreet’s Eco-radar – 13th July 2007
Canadian publication The Tyee has put forward a case for why giving public transport away free would work. You may be thinking, that’s ludicrous, we’d end up paying for it in our taxes, and what’s the difference. Think about this, if there were no charge for public transport, there would also be significant savings. No fare evaders to chase, no tickets to print, fewer staff required.Read More »Why free public transport would work
The CTC – the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation – has declared 14th – 22nd June 2007 CycleHero Week. There will be rides and events across the UK during CycleHero week, and you stand the chance to win the £1500 Specialized… Read More »Be a cycle hero and win a cool £1500 bike
Summer is the season to get outdoors and commune with nature. There are barbecues, days out and picnics too. Here’s how to keep it green. Barbecues Some say it’s best to grill over gas, and others say that FSC-certified charcoal… Read More »Have some green summer fun
Are you driving a gas-guzzler? Want to buy a green car but can’t afford a hybrid? The good news is that you can improve the eco-credentials of your wheels by referring to What Green Car? before you buy. So why… Read More »What Green Car?
As you probably know, Number 10 have set up an online system to allow people to petition parliamentary bills, and the Road Lobby have been using the system to oppose proposed vehicle tracking and road pricing. Tim Lewis has set… Read More »Support the petition not to scrap the vehicle tracking and road pricing policy
If your old jalopy is spewing fumes and not very reliable on cold mornings, you no longer have to pay to have it scrapped before moving on to your new hybrid. Car manufacturers are being forced to pay for cars… Read More »Free car recycling in the EU
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that it will be moving its freight from road to rail, as truck company Eddie Stobart moves from the roads to the rails. Cumbrian haulage company Eddie Stobart is undergoing a huge makeover as all… Read More »Tesco moves to greener transport option