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This is for all those people that believe thinking green is hard work or cost money;
Use www.blackle.com for all your searching and help save lots of energy. Blackle is powered by Google so you still get comprehensive search results – you could even set it as your browser home page. Be sure to check the ‘Web Search’ box though.
Today I found out about CNet’s new eco site SmartPlanet.com. It’s got loads of interesting articles about what people and businesses are doing; News on green issues and organic, fair trade and low-carbon products.
My 3 top articles are;
- Eco bloggers bring the landfill home
- SmartPlanet looks forward to Estethica at London Fashion Week
- Photos: MiniCat, the car that runs on air
I especially liked the article on the American Ari Delfer that has kept all his rubbish for a whole year – he’s planning on making a SuperSizeMe style film about the experience – although presumably he’d have to start all over again?
One of my favourite places for online shopping is the Natural Collection website. They are perfect for Christmas and birthday gifts if you haven’t got much time and you want to avoid the highstreet. Before you get to the purchasing they also offer you the opportunity to donate to a number of charities in the same transaction.
They sell all sorts of home supplies plus great fair trade fashionable clothes and gorgeous health and beauty products. I bought all of my nappies there until I discovered the Nature Baby range in Sainsbury’s.
I particularly like their gadgets section. You can see what new innovations are out there to make everyday life just that little bit more green. Check out this gizmo that turns one newspaper into a log that will burn for one hour! Not sure if it’s smoke free though!
They have a sale on at the moment so get there quick!
My Dad emailed me a link to this article. It’s great and everyone should read it – it’s a quick reminder / update on what’s going on in the land of fashion. I’m a sucker when it comes to clothes so to know that the shops that I buy in are being encouraged towards fairer trade and greener production by a more savvy consumer gives me a warm glow. It would be so nice to walk down the high street without feeling almightily guilty about who made the clothes and under what conditions.
I was also very pleased to read that ironing is not good for the environment.
Gigantic is a great site. An everyday service with an ethical spin – the company promotes great customer service alongside greener thinking.
Their value seems much better as well; charging only £1.75 for postal delivery against TicketMasters £3. And 10% of their booking fee goes straight to Oxfam.
More companies like this please!
In the last week I have signed two petitions; one for the review of compulsory teaching and assessment of reading and writing in 3-4 year old children (leave those kids alone..!) and the other for reviewing the UK’s position on internet radio (RIP Pandora).
While I am personally skeptical about the Government’s ability / willingness to respond to my oppostion, it makes me feel good to be able to voice my opinion.
You can view and sign any current petitions, and see the Government’s response to any completed petitions. If you have signed a petition that has reached more than 200 signatures by the time it closes, you will be sent a response from the Government by email.
All petitions that are submitted to the website will be accepted, as long as they are in accordance with the terms and conditions. The aim is to enable as many people as possible to make their views known.
