The Forgotten Red Panda
Everyone knows the panda, right? It''s that wonderfully cuddly black and white creature that''s also the World Wildlife Fund''s emblem and the poster animal for threatened species worldw...
Eco-Friendly Winter Activities for the Whole Family
Especially in colder climes, winter can be a time to cocoon indoors, perhaps retreating into watching TV and DVDs or reading books – all more solitary, rather than social, activities. It’s not quite...
Christmas Tree: Real or Fake, Which is More Eco-Friendly?
It’s a dilemma that many eco-conscious people around the world contemplate each Christmas. What’s best? A traditional Christmas tree? Or an artificial tree that you can use for years and years? Ther...
Revamp Old Furniture Instead of Replacing It!
Old furniture often gets tatty and even if it’s in good condition we get tired of it. It’s tempting to put it in the trash and buy new, more fashionable pieces - but that’s what rampant consumerism is all about...
Make Your Own Laundry Detergent
We’ve become so accustomed to buying household goods at the store, we are often unaware that it’s entirely possible (more…)...
What is PET?
If ‘PET’ makes you think of soft and fluffy animals, think again. There’s another meaning. PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is not the worst thing in our environment, but it’s not harmless or desirable. (...
A Vegetarian Chanukkah
Chanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is an occasion to celebrate with traditional foods and old favorites with a new twist. At the center of the traditional Chanukkah menu is food cooked in oil, commemorating and...
How to Green Your Holidays
Being environmentally friendly is a lifestyle decision that doesn’t get time out. It can be challenging to keep it up during vacations and on celebratory occasions, but green holidays are within rea...
People Power: Bovine TB and the Fight For Britain’s Badgers
Taking on the state and big corporations on issues of wildlife conservation is never easy, but the voice of the people can make a difference. There’s no doubt that the public outcry about government...
The World’s Most Threatened Species
What do the Javan rhino, the wild yam, the red panda, the spoon-billed sandpiper and the coral tree have in common? On first inspection, you’ll probably be hard-pressed to find a connection. There is one ...