With a wide range of products now available to encourage greener consumerism, we provide the news and reviews to help you choose the most ethical products when buying new. In addition we provide ideas and alternatives to the familiar high street brands that can help your money and the planet’s resources go further.
Ethical Shopping
flooringsupplies.co.uk Receive FSC Accreditation
Online flooring retailer flooringsupplies.co.uk have received an FSC accreditation which enables the company to use the well known FSC logo on a number of their engineered wood flooring products following chain-of-custody certification by SGS.
Micro-Hybrid Technology Could Stop-Start An Eco-Car Revolution
Even the most environmentally minded among us often have to frequently rely on four wheel car transportation to get us from A to B so finding a low carbon emitting car, whether it's a family car or a commuter vehicle, is important.
Brixton Pound Moves Town Closer To 'Transition Town' Status
Brixton will be taking a step in the direction of market towns Stroud, Totnes and Lewes with the launch of the Brixton Pound on Thursday 17th September.
Going Green With Wedding Rings
People who live by green and sustainable values in their everyday life will most likely extend these ideals to the biggest day of their lives – their wedding day.
Reduce Your Clothing Carbon Footprint
With so many new trends coming and going, and with shops rotating their stock as often as every six weeks, it’s easy to get caught up in the buying cycle. We know this fast fashion isn’t helping the environment (or our wallets) - But how do we stay on-trend without constantly updating our wardrobes?
Resolutions for a Green New Year
With Christmas over and a new year begun, many people's attention has passed to what their New Year's Resolution should be.
Look out for FSC certified products when buying new furniture and garden items to ensure the forests the wood is sourced from are sustainably managed.