Expert insights. Personalized for you.
2010 * Glass cullet is recycled container glass (previously used for bottles, jars and other similar glass vessels) prior to processing. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) In December of 2009 Defra said that it was to consult on setting differentiated targets for glass according to recycling paths early next year, despite concerns from the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) the practice should be extended to all materials. MORE
A Summing Up by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Thursday, February 4, 2010 , saw the return of the annual Garden Press Event of the Garden Media Guild held at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Halls in London's Westminster. Tags: Garden Press Event 2010 GIMA Garden Media Guild MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Sutton, UK, November 30, 2010: The London Borough of Sutton's drive to become more sustainable has reaped dramatic results with £227,000 saved this year. This shows what can be done with, what appears to be, small acts. The annual EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) report shows that energy use in the council has fallen by 15 percent since 2002 saving £164,000 a year. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The British Met Office stated in the beginning of August 2010 that Britain would be getting a very early autumn followed by a very early, long and severe winter and seeing the amount of fruit on all kinds of trees and the squirrels having stashed away all the hazelnuts already and if the old tales can be believed they may just be right. Hawthorn and other fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and bushes abundant in produce. Signs of a bad winter to come? MORE
Good For You. Great For The World. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) FORT COLLINS, CO: The 11th annual Sustainable Living Fair is a solution-driven, hands-on, family-oriented event designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about: renewable energy, alternative transportation, sustainable agriculture, green building, natural health, environmental & social responsibility, local economies and more. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) This year's EcoBuild seems to have been bigger, much bigger, in fact, that previous years and the entire Earls Court 1 and 2 were taken up, basically, for stands and lecture theaters. The buzz on the floor was enormous and the footfall on the first day alone, the day that I visited, must have been in the thousands. A great number of new companies with new products could be seen as well as old, well-known ones with new and not so new products. MORE
Arm Protectors A pair of heavy-duty 100% cotton canvas arm protectors to protect arms/clothing from damage when working in the garden. The one-size protectors fit around the thumb and snugly around the arms with independently adjustable Velcro straps. They will not ride up and can be worn with any kind of glove. Perfect for protection from brambles, thorns, nettles etc. Colour: Terracotta with Brown trim Size: One-size RRP - £25.99 MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) As I have already said in my visit report of the Chelsea Flower Show 2010 the “Places Of Change garden” was, in all honesty, the only show garden that really and truly spoke to me but then this is hardly surprising as recycling and reuse, and the woodland worker theme also, are all part of me and my background. Tags: Places Of Change garden Places Of Change Chelsea Flower Show 2010 MORE
Wishing all our readers a very happy and peaceful New Year 2010. Let us hope that it will be a good year for us and especially for Mother Earth. Editor MORE
I just returned from a wonderful day at WorldFest. It was similar to last year , but my personal experience was quite difference. Going there on a gluten-free and soy-free diet definitely restricted my food options, but I felt great the entire day and had some fabulous food. Rawsheed had an awesome combo plate with his new pizza, a salad, and soup. He is opening a new cafe soon, which will be entirely gluten-free and oil-free! MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) March 16 & 17, 2010 saw base 2010, the business sustainability conference and exhibition held at the Platinum Suite at London's ExCel conference and exhibition venue in the Docklands. Copyright © 2010. Tags: base 2010 This was the first of what is planned to become an annual event and let us sincerely hope that it does. MORE
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says 2010 going to be a tough and difficult year by Michael Smith (Veshengro) London, UK, January 1, 2010 : In her New Year's message to the German people the German chancellor spelled out the fact that 2010 is going to be a tough and difficult year and she was pulling no punches. 2010 is going to be a tough and difficult year, and that not just in Germany, where the economy is picking up again. MORE
- Can Brits prove we’re ‘greener’ than Americans? Envirosax®, the eco-friendly designer reusable bags, has launched its UK website to rival their US site. The American website helps stop over 30 million new plastic carrier bags reaching landfill sites. And now the keenly awaited UK website has launched to see if we Brits can beat the Americans in the race to be the ‘greener’ shopping nation. The UK website can be found at www.envirosax.com/uk. MORE
The third National Zero Waste Week takes place on the week beginning 6th September 2010, and the theme for this year is ‘Cooking for Victory’. The 2010 campaign is being sponsored by Tetra Pak , the world’s leading food processing and packaging company and also has the backing of celebrity chef Brian Turner CBE. Love food, hate waste, starve your bin by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Are you concerned about the amount of food that you throw out every week? You should be. MORE
Her cutout dress is currently included in the FIT exhibit, “Eco Fashion: Going Green&# through November, 2010. Her Autumn, 2010 line is filled with her characteristic angled plackets and hems and variable necklines, and utilizes hemp, organic cotton, flax, and surplus wool: Jackets and tunics, pictured here, are particularly strong standouts, but her skirts and blouses are always office-appropriate, and interesting to boot. NatureVsFuture from water&power on Vimeo. MORE
Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe VIGILance 2010 – A Prayer Vigil for the Gulf Coast – June 17th June 14, 2010 As part of the Environmental Stewardship Commission at my church (Holy Trinity Episcopal), we received word just last week about what our neighboring parish was initiating. MORE
" At the moment five farms are scheduled to open to the public in 2010 as part of the Open Farms program. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) McDonald's has launched a campaign to promote its use of British produce and British farmers in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. MORE
The London Cycle Show 2010 opened to trade and media on Thursday, October 7 and to the public on Friday, October 8 and runs until Sunday, October 10 at the Earls Court Exhibition Center and can be easily reached via public transport, or even cycling from the various railway stations. link] The London Cycle Show 2010 has got something for everyone, from the occasional cyclist to the professional and everything that you may want or need to go with it. MORE
Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe 2010 TGS Year in Review January 1, 2011 Happy New Year! As we approach new days ahead, here’s a look back at favorite posts from 2010. Green 2009 2010 People Products More >> From The Recycle Bin 2010 TGS Year in Review Recent Posts How Do You Recycle? MORE
This film featured: “Meet the River Angels&# followed by a short documentary of the 2010 River Angels Expedition to the Utla River – a river running through the deepest canyon in Norway. Click here to view the embedded video. The River Angels submitted a film to the 10th annual pdxkayaker film premiere on November 13th. MORE
Climate institutions and scientists are warning that 2010 might end up as one of the hottest years ever recorded in human history. Meanwhile, research from the polar science centre at the University of Washington suggests that the volume of sea ice in March 2010 was 20,300 cubic km, 38% below the 1979 level when records began." "It is likely that the 2010 global surface temperature … will be a record", Hansen writes. "Global MORE
A preview by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The other day the Spring 2010 and the Spring 2010 Garden & Gift Catalog from Lakeland arrived on my doormat and, once again, the catalogs are full of exiting things, new ones as well as old favorites. The things that particular have caught my attention are the fold-up wooden stool on page 7; ideal for reaching those tops of cupboards. The frying-pan rack on page 9. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On Monday, July 5, 2010 (Press Day) I had the opportunity to visit, for the very first time, I would like to add, the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Some companies are using the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010 as a launchpad for new products, amongst which is the “Upside-Down Patio Garden” by Flambeu. The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010 runs from July 6-11, 2010. MORE
Global Energy Experts Agree: We are Facing the End of Oil as We Know It Speakers at ASPO-USA Conference Urge Government Action Now WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Economists, activists, technical experts and policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered October 7-9, 2010 in Washington, DC to discuss the global energy crisis. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On October 4, 2010, in recognition of World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity will try to raise awareness of the need for improved shelter and will highlight Habitat’s priorities: the worldwide connection between human health and housing, and, in the United States, neighborhood revitalization. These themes echo the United Nations’ chosen theme for 2010 for events in the host city of Shanghai, China and the rest of the world: “Better City, Better Life.” MORE
On April 20th 2010, the world received news that eleven men working on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig died in an explosion on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect. A Black Skimmer skims the surface of oil-contaminated water THE BP OIL SPILL – A PICTURE TIMELINE March 17, 2010 BP boss Tony Hayward sells one third of his personal BP stock, the same month that an accident damages the blowout preventer on the oil rig. April 20, 2010 At 9.45 MORE
C tipping point Geneva, Switzerland, June 2010 – For the fourth year in a row, the small island state of Micronesia (FSM) has taken the lead to combat climate change by fighting to phase down the production and use of HFCs under the Montreal Protocol ozone treaty. Goal is up to 209 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent, Nearly 10% of total mitigation needed to stay below 2?C MORE
A very brief history of green wine Info News Views Our favs Useful resources Travel blogs we like Contact World Responsible Tourism Day 2010 7 August 10 · 1 comment | Green Travel News | W ednesday, November 10th is an international day of action to help protect the world environment. MORE
Reliance Industries, an energy company, released a statement that said it has commissioned the country’s first one-megawatt solar plant to power a stadium to be used in the upcoming CommonWealth Games. The company’s solar energy department, RIL Solar Group has “successfully implemented and commissioned 1-MW solar plant on the roof of the Thyagaraj Stadium here,” RIL said in a press statement. MORE
coffee. Millions of pounds of coffee grounds wind up in landfill each year; but they really shouldn't as grounds have many uses in the garden and around the home. Here's ten quick tips to get you started on coffee ground recycling MORE
Want to live in a kick-ass eco-friendly house, an all-new 2010 GMC Terrain and $100,000? HGTV is kicking off its 2010 Green Home Giveaway. Located in the Pinehills community of Plymouth, Massachusetts, just eight miles north of Cape Cod, this amazing home earned a GOLD Certification from the National Association of Home Builders. MORE
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Renewable Energy Progress: The Latest Numbers on Use of Renewable Energy by greenwise on December 27, 2010 With all the investment and press supporting the implementation of renewable energy, have you wondered how much progress is really being made. MORE
The Alien Next Door Musings of Nina Munteanu, SF writer and Ecologist Friday, January 1, 2010 Striving for a Better World, Starting Now in 2010 An article of the December 2009 Economist entitled “Onwards and Upwards”, discusses the concept of "progress" by introducing the story “The Tragedy of Man” an 1862 allegory by Hungarian writer Imre Madach. Lets make 2010 a splendid year. At January 8, 2010 3:19 PM , Anonymous said. Best wishes for 2010. MORE
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Best of How to Go Green from 2010 by greenwise on December 31, 2010 Here is a list of the most popular posts from the past year. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Election day 2010 in Afghanistan was dominated by spotty turnout, fake voter cards, and some feisty voters. Afghanistan's election 2010 yielded reports of intimidation in unstable regions. In Kabul, some voters aimed to oust incumbents, while others appeared to want to cast ballots more than once. MORE
The 2010 Chelsea Flower Show was also used as a launching pad for a number of new products, amongst which is the wool compost by Dalefoot from the Lake District and some by Fiskars, such as the PowerLite range of hand tools and the PowerGear cutting tools. Tags: Places Of Change garden Chelsea Flower Show 2010 MORE
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Time for Gratitude, The Key to Greater Happiness by greenwise on December 30, 2010 As the end of 2010 approaches, the time for New Year’s Resolutions begins. And so, as 2010 comes to a close, I want to say that I am grateful for many things. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Friday, April 16, 2010, I had the pleasure, for the GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW to visit the UK AWARE Show, the only true green consumer show in the UK, at Kensington Olympia 2 Exhibition Hall, in London. Tags: UK AWARE 2010 This was UK AWARE's third year but it was my first visit although I was meant to attend last year but was prevented from doing so at the last moment by circumstances beyond my control. Such is life, as they say. MORE
Photo credit: alancleaver_2000. Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? I think not. If you plan early and do a little research, green alternatives aren’t hard to find; there’s something eco-friendly out there for everyone on your list. Top 10 Green Gifts. Homemade Bodycare Products. For the: makeup lover, spa junkie, or anyone who could use a little pampering. Why it’s Green: There are tons of natural beauty products out there, but why not kick it up a notch and make your own? MORE
Celebration of Trees 2010, proudly sponsored by Husqvarna Friday 23 rd and Saturday 24 th April, 10am – 5pm Following the huge success of last year’s event, Capel Manor College are kick starting the year with Celebration of Trees 2010. All of these are set to be repeated in 2010! trees We hope to welcome you all back in 2010. Kick start the year at Capel Manor! MORE
Interesting read in the WSJ on the demise of relevance for climate change as an issue : The descent of climate change into the abyss of social-justice identity politics represents the last gasp of a cause that has lost its vitality. Climate alarm is like a car alarm—a blaring noise people are tuning out*. *I I disagree with this analogy. Car alarms are ignored because they tend to be false alarms. MORE
Launch of The Edible Garden Show postponed until 2011 The Edible Garden Show that had been announced with a bit of a fanfare not so long ago to happen in Spring 2010 at Stoneleigh Park has been canceled for this year, which is rather a shame. Although the imaginative concept for the new show had been well received, organisers found increasing difficulty in securing commitment from enough exhibitors to justify the scheduled launch on Friday, March 19, 2010. MORE
2010 Related Topics Wend Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
This film featured: “Meet the River Angels&# followed by a short documentary of the 2010 River Angels Expedition to the Utla River – a river running through the deepest canyon in Norway. Click here to view the embedded video. The River Angels submitted a film to the 10th annual pdxkayaker film premiere on November 13th.
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
A Summing Up by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Thursday, February 4, 2010 , saw the return of the annual Garden Press Event of the Garden Media Guild held at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Halls in London's Westminster. Tags: Garden Press Event 2010 GIMA Garden Media Guild
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Living Green & Saving Energy
DECEMBER 31, 2010
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Best of How to Go Green from 2010 by greenwise on December 31, 2010 Here is a list of the most popular posts from the past year.
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2010
Global Energy Experts Agree: We are Facing the End of Oil as We Know It Speakers at ASPO-USA Conference Urge Government Action Now WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Economists, activists, technical experts and policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered October 7-9, 2010 in Washington, DC to discuss the global energy crisis.
Green Traveler Guides
AUGUST 7, 2010
A very brief history of green wine Info News Views Our favs Useful resources Travel blogs we like Contact World Responsible Tourism Day 2010 7 August 10 · 1 comment | Green Travel News | W ednesday, November 10th is an international day of action to help protect the world environment.
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 18, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Friday, April 16, 2010, I had the pleasure, for the GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW to visit the UK AWARE Show, the only true green consumer show in the UK, at Kensington Olympia 2 Exhibition Hall, in London. Tags: UK AWARE 2010 This was UK AWARE's third year but it was my first visit although I was meant to attend last year but was prevented from doing so at the last moment by circumstances beyond my control. Such is life, as they say.
Green (Living) Review
OCTOBER 8, 2010
The London Cycle Show 2010 opened to trade and media on Thursday, October 7 and to the public on Friday, October 8 and runs until Sunday, October 10 at the Earls Court Exhibition Center and can be easily reached via public transport, or even cycling from the various railway stations. link] The London Cycle Show 2010 has got something for everyone, from the occasional cyclist to the professional and everything that you may want or need to go with it.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Election day 2010 in Afghanistan was dominated by spotty turnout, fake voter cards, and some feisty voters. Afghanistan's election 2010 yielded reports of intimidation in unstable regions. In Kabul, some voters aimed to oust incumbents, while others appeared to want to cast ballots more than once.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 19, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) March 16 & 17, 2010 saw base 2010, the business sustainability conference and exhibition held at the Platinum Suite at London's ExCel conference and exhibition venue in the Docklands. Copyright © 2010. Tags: base 2010 This was the first of what is planned to become an annual event and let us sincerely hope that it does.
Solar Power Ninja
APRIL 5, 2010
Want to live in a kick-ass eco-friendly house, an all-new 2010 GMC Terrain and $100,000? HGTV is kicking off its 2010 Green Home Giveaway. Located in the Pinehills community of Plymouth, Massachusetts, just eight miles north of Cape Cod, this amazing home earned a GOLD Certification from the National Association of Home Builders.
The Green Samaritan
JUNE 14, 2010
Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe VIGILance 2010 – A Prayer Vigil for the Gulf Coast – June 17th June 14, 2010 As part of the Environmental Stewardship Commission at my church (Holy Trinity Episcopal), we received word just last week about what our neighboring parish was initiating.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
Good For You. Great For The World. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) FORT COLLINS, CO: The 11th annual Sustainable Living Fair is a solution-driven, hands-on, family-oriented event designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about: renewable energy, alternative transportation, sustainable agriculture, green building, natural health, environmental & social responsibility, local economies and more.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
The third National Zero Waste Week takes place on the week beginning 6th September 2010, and the theme for this year is ‘Cooking for Victory’. The 2010 campaign is being sponsored by Tetra Pak , the world’s leading food processing and packaging company and also has the backing of celebrity chef Brian Turner CBE. Love food, hate waste, starve your bin by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Are you concerned about the amount of food that you throw out every week? You should be.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 26, 2010
The 2010 Chelsea Flower Show was also used as a launching pad for a number of new products, amongst which is the wool compost by Dalefoot from the Lake District and some by Fiskars, such as the PowerLite range of hand tools and the PowerGear cutting tools. Tags: Places Of Change garden Chelsea Flower Show 2010
Green (Living) Review
JULY 7, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On Monday, July 5, 2010 (Press Day) I had the opportunity to visit, for the very first time, I would like to add, the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Some companies are using the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010 as a launchpad for new products, amongst which is the “Upside-Down Patio Garden” by Flambeu. The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010 runs from July 6-11, 2010.
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 1, 2010
Wishing all our readers a very happy and peaceful New Year 2010. Let us hope that it will be a good year for us and especially for Mother Earth. Editor
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 13, 2010
Celebration of Trees 2010, proudly sponsored by Husqvarna Friday 23 rd and Saturday 24 th April, 10am – 5pm Following the huge success of last year’s event, Capel Manor College are kick starting the year with Celebration of Trees 2010. All of these are set to be repeated in 2010! trees We hope to welcome you all back in 2010. Kick start the year at Capel Manor!
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The British Met Office stated in the beginning of August 2010 that Britain would be getting a very early autumn followed by a very early, long and severe winter and seeing the amount of fruit on all kinds of trees and the squirrels having stashed away all the hazelnuts already and if the old tales can be believed they may just be right. Hawthorn and other fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and bushes abundant in produce. Signs of a bad winter to come?
Solar Power Ninja
APRIL 7, 2010
Reliance Industries, an energy company, released a statement that said it has commissioned the country’s first one-megawatt solar plant to power a stadium to be used in the upcoming CommonWealth Games. The company’s solar energy department, RIL Solar Group has “successfully implemented and commissioned 1-MW solar plant on the roof of the Thyagaraj Stadium here,” RIL said in a press statement.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 28, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) As I have already said in my visit report of the Chelsea Flower Show 2010 the “Places Of Change garden” was, in all honesty, the only show garden that really and truly spoke to me but then this is hardly surprising as recycling and reuse, and the woodland worker theme also, are all part of me and my background. Tags: Places Of Change garden Places Of Change Chelsea Flower Show 2010
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Sutton, UK, November 30, 2010: The London Borough of Sutton's drive to become more sustainable has reaped dramatic results with £227,000 saved this year. This shows what can be done with, what appears to be, small acts. The annual EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) report shows that energy use in the council has fallen by 15 percent since 2002 saving £164,000 a year.
Living Green & Saving Energy
DECEMBER 30, 2010
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Time for Gratitude, The Key to Greater Happiness by greenwise on December 30, 2010 As the end of 2010 approaches, the time for New Year’s Resolutions begins. And so, as 2010 comes to a close, I want to say that I am grateful for many things.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On October 4, 2010, in recognition of World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity will try to raise awareness of the need for improved shelter and will highlight Habitat’s priorities: the worldwide connection between human health and housing, and, in the United States, neighborhood revitalization. These themes echo the United Nations’ chosen theme for 2010 for events in the host city of Shanghai, China and the rest of the world: “Better City, Better Life.”
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
Launch of The Edible Garden Show postponed until 2011 The Edible Garden Show that had been announced with a bit of a fanfare not so long ago to happen in Spring 2010 at Stoneleigh Park has been canceled for this year, which is rather a shame. Although the imaginative concept for the new show had been well received, organisers found increasing difficulty in securing commitment from enough exhibitors to justify the scheduled launch on Friday, March 19, 2010.
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 10, 2010
A preview by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The other day the Spring 2010 and the Spring 2010 Garden & Gift Catalog from Lakeland arrived on my doormat and, once again, the catalogs are full of exiting things, new ones as well as old favorites. The things that particular have caught my attention are the fold-up wooden stool on page 7; ideal for reaching those tops of cupboards. The frying-pan rack on page 9.
Eco-Vegan Girl
MAY 16, 2010
I just returned from a wonderful day at WorldFest. It was similar to last year , but my personal experience was quite difference. Going there on a gluten-free and soy-free diet definitely restricted my food options, but I felt great the entire day and had some fabulous food. Rawsheed had an awesome combo plate with his new pizza, a salad, and soup. He is opening a new cafe soon, which will be entirely gluten-free and oil-free!
Green (Living) Review
MAY 25, 2010
" At the moment five farms are scheduled to open to the public in 2010 as part of the Open Farms program. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) McDonald's has launched a campaign to promote its use of British produce and British farmers in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Green Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Photo credit: alancleaver_2000. Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? I think not. If you plan early and do a little research, green alternatives aren’t hard to find; there’s something eco-friendly out there for everyone on your list. Top 10 Green Gifts. Homemade Bodycare Products. For the: makeup lover, spa junkie, or anyone who could use a little pampering. Why it’s Green: There are tons of natural beauty products out there, but why not kick it up a notch and make your own?
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 25, 2010
Arm Protectors A pair of heavy-duty 100% cotton canvas arm protectors to protect arms/clothing from damage when working in the garden. The one-size protectors fit around the thumb and snugly around the arms with independently adjustable Velcro straps. They will not ride up and can be worn with any kind of glove. Perfect for protection from brambles, thorns, nettles etc. Colour: Terracotta with Brown trim Size: One-size RRP - £25.99
The Green Samaritan
JANUARY 1, 2011
Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe 2010 TGS Year in Review January 1, 2011 Happy New Year! As we approach new days ahead, here’s a look back at favorite posts from 2010. Green 2009 2010 People Products More >> From The Recycle Bin 2010 TGS Year in Review Recent Posts How Do You Recycle?
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 1, 2010
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says 2010 going to be a tough and difficult year by Michael Smith (Veshengro) London, UK, January 1, 2010 : In her New Year's message to the German people the German chancellor spelled out the fact that 2010 is going to be a tough and difficult year and she was pulling no punches. 2010 is going to be a tough and difficult year, and that not just in Germany, where the economy is picking up again.
Living Green & Saving Energy
DECEMBER 27, 2010
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Renewable Energy Progress: The Latest Numbers on Use of Renewable Energy by greenwise on December 27, 2010 With all the investment and press supporting the implementation of renewable energy, have you wondered how much progress is really being made.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 3, 2010
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) This year's EcoBuild seems to have been bigger, much bigger, in fact, that previous years and the entire Earls Court 1 and 2 were taken up, basically, for stands and lecture theaters. The buzz on the floor was enormous and the footfall on the first day alone, the day that I visited, must have been in the thousands. A great number of new companies with new products could be seen as well as old, well-known ones with new and not so new products.
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 25, 2010
- Can Brits prove we’re ‘greener’ than Americans? Envirosax®, the eco-friendly designer reusable bags, has launched its UK website to rival their US site. The American website helps stop over 30 million new plastic carrier bags reaching landfill sites. And now the keenly awaited UK website has launched to see if we Brits can beat the Americans in the race to be the ‘greener’ shopping nation. The UK website can be found at www.envirosax.com/uk.
The Alien Next Door
JANUARY 1, 2010
The Alien Next Door Musings of Nina Munteanu, SF writer and Ecologist Friday, January 1, 2010 Striving for a Better World, Starting Now in 2010 An article of the December 2009 Economist entitled “Onwards and Upwards”, discusses the concept of "progress" by introducing the story “The Tragedy of Man” an 1862 allegory by Hungarian writer Imre Madach. Lets make 2010 a splendid year. At January 8, 2010 3:19 PM , Anonymous said. Best wishes for 2010.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 17, 2012
On April 20th 2010, the world received news that eleven men working on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig died in an explosion on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect. A Black Skimmer skims the surface of oil-contaminated water THE BP OIL SPILL – A PICTURE TIMELINE March 17, 2010 BP boss Tony Hayward sells one third of his personal BP stock, the same month that an accident damages the blowout preventer on the oil rig. April 20, 2010 At 9.45
Green Blog
JULY 11, 2010
Climate institutions and scientists are warning that 2010 might end up as one of the hottest years ever recorded in human history. Meanwhile, research from the polar science centre at the University of Washington suggests that the volume of sea ice in March 2010 was 20,300 cubic km, 38% below the 1979 level when records began." "It is likely that the 2010 global surface temperature … will be a record", Hansen writes. "Global
Green Living Tips
DECEMBER 11, 2010
coffee. Millions of pounds of coffee grounds wind up in landfill each year; but they really shouldn't as grounds have many uses in the garden and around the home. Here's ten quick tips to get you started on coffee ground recycling
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 29, 2010
C tipping point Geneva, Switzerland, June 2010 – For the fourth year in a row, the small island state of Micronesia (FSM) has taken the lead to combat climate change by fighting to phase down the production and use of HFCs under the Montreal Protocol ozone treaty. Goal is up to 209 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent, Nearly 10% of total mitigation needed to stay below 2?C
Environmental Economics
JUNE 5, 2018
Interesting read in the WSJ on the demise of relevance for climate change as an issue : The descent of climate change into the abyss of social-justice identity politics represents the last gasp of a cause that has lost its vitality. Climate alarm is like a car alarm—a blaring noise people are tuning out*. *I I disagree with this analogy. Car alarms are ignored because they tend to be false alarms.
Eco Chic
AUGUST 17, 2010
Her cutout dress is currently included in the FIT exhibit, “Eco Fashion: Going Green&# through November, 2010. Her Autumn, 2010 line is filled with her characteristic angled plackets and hems and variable necklines, and utilizes hemp, organic cotton, flax, and surplus wool: Jackets and tunics, pictured here, are particularly strong standouts, but her skirts and blouses are always office-appropriate, and interesting to boot. NatureVsFuture from water&power on Vimeo.
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 6, 2010
2010 * Glass cullet is recycled container glass (previously used for bottles, jars and other similar glass vessels) prior to processing. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) In December of 2009 Defra said that it was to consult on setting differentiated targets for glass according to recycling paths early next year, despite concerns from the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) the practice should be extended to all materials.
100 
Let's personalize your content