Paint reuse scheme flourishes

Posted Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:59:05 GMT by Rachel England

Paint recycling programme proves successful. The project, Community RePaint, re-distributed more than 215,000 litres of useable leftover paint to a range of groups and schemes, including a project created to makeover the children's ward at Newham Unversity Hospital in London, which was undertaken by young people taking part in the Prince's Trust Team Programme.

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Insulate your Home - Go Green and Save Money

Posted Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:58:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Taking some simple steps to insulate your home can help the environment and cut back on monthly energy expenses. Going green is not just good for the environment; it can also be great for your pocketbook. In fact, implementing a few easy environmental projects right within your own home, can help to significantly reduce your annual household budget.

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EU e-waste: UK least likely to recycle large household appliances

Posted Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:16:01 GMT by Astrid Madsen

Europe's e-waste targets are becoming more ambitious. Electronic devices contain toxic metals which can cause health problems when incorrectly disposed of - not to mention the impact it has on the environment. The European Parliament is therefore looking to tackle the growing amount of e-waste we generate from discarded computers, mobile phones and other appliances or electronic devices.

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Green motor sport becomes a reality

Posted Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:15:00 GMT by Lucy Brake

The inaugural season of the world's first racing series for zero-emission electric vehicles has just been announced for the summer of 2011. The EV Cup will be a new green racing circuit to be held on world class racing tracks in UK, Europe and America over the summer and autumn seasons later this year. The London-based company proudly displayed the new 'green' racing cars at the recent Birmingham International Autosport Show and announced the new era of motor. They have also indicated plans for a city street race of the electric vehicles.

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Filtration of kitchen waste water for horticultural use

Posted Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:21:01 GMT by Michael Evans

Indian project to investigate cheap filtration process for waste kitchen water for use in horticulture. Water is a precious and necessary commodity. It is essential to sustain life and its regular supply is something that we take for granted. In the so-called developed world the days are long gone when every drop had to be carried from a well. In this present age very few of us are without a piped water supply and by the nature of our lifestyle, millions of gallons of wastewater are literally poured down the drain every day.

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Hamburg is the European Green Capital 2011

Posted Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:39:01 GMT by Paromita Pain

Hamburg has been declared the Green Capital 2011 in the competition designed by the European Commission in which 34 cities from 17 European countries participated. Hamburg beat 33 other cities to become Europe's newest Green Capital, taking the title over from Stockholm.

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Coming together to save Babylon

Posted Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:33:04 GMT by Paromita Pain

The New York based world monuments fund has undertaken a massive project to restore the damage done to the ruins of ancient Babylon. After years of neglect and violence, archaeologists and preservationists have once again begun working to protect and even restore parts of Babylon.

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Winterizing Your Home to Save Energy and Money

Posted Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:03:16 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Use these energy-saving, eco-friendly tips to save money and reduce your carbon footprint this winter. Saving energy is a very important factor when it comes to living an eco-friendly existence. Aiming to reduce your carbon footprint involves many different factors, one of which includes the job of properly preparing your home for winter.

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Eco Friendly Flooring Options

Posted Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:34:44 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

There are a number of creative ways to reduce your carbon footprint and go green when installing a new floor in your home! Many people are just starting to understand the harmful effects that carpeted flooring can have on our health and the planet. Most carpets are full of the same types of volatile organic compounds that can also be found in traditional paint products.

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Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas that are Easy on the Planet

Posted Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:57:05 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Eco-friendly gift ideas that are easy on the planet - and on your wallet! Many people make changes in their lives after reading about climate change and learning about how your carbon footprint affects the future of the entire planet. In reality, it is often the little changes that each person makes which really help to protect the environment.

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint When Traveling

Posted Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:22:10 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Traveling is sometimes an essential part of life, but it can also be a luxury adventure to explore the wonderful planet we live on. Regardless of the reason, eco-friendly travellers work hard at altering their plans in order to have a lesser impact on the environment.

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Use Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Paint at Home

Posted Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:15:01 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Eco-friendly, non-toxic paint is a wonderful way to keep harmful fumes and chemicals to a minimum when repainting your home. There are three main reasons that you should consider using eco-friendly paint in your home: It is best for the health of the environment, it is best for your health, and it is the best choice for your home.

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are A Must

Posted Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:36:02 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Did you know that many commonly used household cleaning products could be making you sick? Read on to learn more about why you should switch to organic and all-natural cleaning agents.

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Greening Your Pets, Make Your Pets a Little Greener

Posted Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:52:05 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Make your pets a little greener - for their health and yours. You can begin composting, remember to recycle your used items, buy locally produced organic foods, and try to walk more than you use the car. But don't forget that greening your pets is also quite possible and not too difficult to achieve.

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Eco-Friendly Fashion Options

Posted Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:05:00 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

There are many options available today if the environment is on your mind when shopping for the latest trends in fashion. With the fate of our planet in the hands of the human race, many people are changing their lifestyles. Using less fossil fuels, choosing renewable materials and cutting down on waste products have all become part of modern day living.

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The Truth About Organic vs. Conventional Foods

Posted Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:44:53 GMT by Kirsten E. Silven

Organic foods come with so many benefits - fewer chemicals, a higher nutritional content and much better for the environment - that we really can't afford not to buy organic!

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