Written by Clare Topping
on 28th Jun 2010.
Retailers are asking for government policy to reduce packaging, but I thought that more power resided in the corporate world to bring about change, than in Whitehall.
Written by Clare Topping
on 6th Feb 2010.
In the latest attempt to find sustainable fish I look at two favourites, plaice and sole – once more there is good and bad news, but as ever you will need to be selective.
Written by Clare Topping
on 25th Jan 2010.
So, is it possible to have a guilt free portion of fish and chips? I am afraid that it all depends where the fish comes from, how it is caught and how vocal your conscience is.
Written by James Whinfrey
on 26th Nov 2009.
Last time I decided to switch to a greener electricity tariff, this time I’ll outline the process that lead me to choosing Good Energy.
Written by Clare Topping
on 22nd Oct 2009.
The subject of sustainable fishing is a tricky problem, not one which has any single solution. The dilemma of what it is ethical to eat (assuming non-vegetarian status) is compounded by medical advice to eat fish at least twice a week. In a series of articles I will look at the information available about fish commonly sold in UK supermarkets and give my thoughts about what I will and won’t buy. In the first article I am taking a look at a perennial favourite – tuna.
Written by Clare Topping
on 15th Oct 2009.
Whatever level we are currently at, there is always something we can do to reduce our effect on the planet, small steps can make a huge difference when added together. And, if we take those habits to work, we can influence those around and above us, we all have so much potential to make a difference.
Written by James Whinfrey
on 16th Sep 2009.
One of the most effortless ways to reduce our carbon footprint has to be switching to a ‘greener’ electricity plan. Is it cheating, or do these tariffs have a role to play?
Written by James Whinfrey
on 12th Jun 2009.
Clare and I have decided to take a more focused look at the environmental impact of our household, so where do we start?
Written by James Whinfrey
on 21st May 2009.
After a quarter of an hour standing at the sink with the water running; washing brushes, paint pads, rollers, it hit me that decorating your house must be seriously damaging to the environment.
Written by James Whinfrey
on 15th May 2009.
I’ve been using the Carbon Account: an online energy tracking and visualisation tool, for a year now. Is it any good?
