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Is It Really Good to Talk? – The Environmental Impact of Mobile Phones

environmental impact of mobile phones

The chances are you’ll have come across the three Rs -Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- before. This trio of principles are all essential to cutting waste and, as a result, reducing our carbon footprints. However, whilst all…

Green Steve Coming To A Bag For Life Near You

Green Steve bag for life

So just the other day I took delivery of my first batch of organic cotton bags for life with my lovely logo printed on them and it got me thinking about just how much of…

It’s Not Always Easy Being Green

asparagus bunch

So today I found myself hugely frustrated with my own actions and it drove home to me how little things can escape a person’s attention if they are not careful. It may not seem like…

7 Easy Ways To Curb Your Carbon Habit

carbon footprint

One of the more common reasons people give me for not reducing their carbon footprint is a lack of knowledge, especially in ways to cut down on their emissions with very little cost or effort….

Food Miles: Fun Facts Or Frivolous Falsities?

Food Miles

One of the things that I’m attempting to do as part of my support of Climate Week is to eat a diet that is low carbon and thus more sustainable in the long run. I…

Green Funds: Saving For A Greener Future…Literally!

Green Investments

Despite times being a little tough and with my outgoings still at the highest they have ever been, I really want to put some more money aside this year in a savings account. But I…

Be a Waste Conscious Supermarket Shopper

Waste Conscious Shopper

In the past when I have gone into my local supermarket to restock my fridge and cupboards, I have to admit that the waste I was generating as a consumer was not the first thing…