Climate Change Experiment: the results are in

Some of you may remember that last year we asked if you would like to be part of the BBC’s Climate Change Experiment. Many thousands of people took part and the BBC revealed the results of the experiment in a programme on BBC 1 last night, Climate Change: Britain Under Threat. David Attenborough, Kate Humble …

Launch of NewConsumer.com

Yesterday saw the launch of a new green online magazine, NewConsumer.com. Edited by Adam Vaughan, of Hippy Shopper and the green guy fame, the magazine offers practical and aspirational steps for people unsure of how to make positive changes to their lifestyles, at a time when much of what we hear in the media is …

Every Scottish highschool child to see An Inconvenient Truth

It has been announced by the Scottish environment minister, Ross Finnie that every secondary school pupil will have the opportunity to hear Al Gore’s “powerful message” about the dangers of climate change. The screenings of the An Inconvenient Truth in Scottish schools is being sponsored by ScottishPower, and may be the start of a new …

M&S to go green

In the most ambitious move by a UK supermarket yet, Marks & Spencer have announced a plan to spend £200m on a wide-ranging “eco-plan” over the next five years. The planned changes will change the face of the supermarket in Britain, and include going carbon neutral, eliminating the use of landfill, extending sustainable and ethical …

Women in Ethical Business Awards 2007

Triodos Bank are calling for nominations for The Women in Ethical Business Awards 2007. Have you got what it takes to be the next Anita Roddick? Does your business inspire others because it makes a difference? Can you demonstrate that you care as much about the top as you do the bottom line? The Women …

Recycled style for little girls and boys

Nicole Frobusch’s Nixie Clothing makes children’s clothes from vintage fabrics and recycled wool. Each piece is a masterpiece, individually crafted and kind to the environment. At £68 a go, the butterfly-sleeve dresses are not cheap, but absolutely beautiful and lovely for a special occasion. The Nixie collection also includes leg warmers, jumpers and shorts for …

When your threads are just that… threads

Everybody’s favourite pair of jeans eventually come to an end, or do they? A New York company called Denim Therapy can help them go on and on and on. How it works is that once you’ve worn holes into your jeans, you post them to Denim Therapy, who assess the damage and let you know …