Green Planet

The subjects within Green Planet look at the issues affecting the world as a whole. We want to help people stay informed about the important environmental issues such as climate change, the food we eat and biodiversity, and how the way we live is impacting on the planet. We hope that this knowledge will give people the inspiration to act, whether by making changes to their own lives or by joining groups and actively campaigning themselves to make a substantial commitment to protecting the planet.

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.

BP Oil Leak Stopped With 'Top Kill' Method

Five weeks into the oil leak caused by an explosion at a BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, and a number of unsuccessful attempts at plugging the holes in the pipework later, BP's latest solution, 'top kill', has managed to stop the flow of oil and natural gas.

OLED light emitting wallpaper

Light Emitting Wallpaper Could Help Cut Carbon Emissions

A revolutionary new product from organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology company, LOMOX, based in St Asaph, North Wales, could replace the light bulb.

The Observer Ethical Awards 2010 Launched in Conjunction With Ecover

Lack of Engineers Put Offshore Wind Farm Development at Risk

Proposed Tidal Barrier Could Provide Renewable Green Energy

Micro-Hybrid Technology Could Stop-Start An Eco-Car Revolution

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Fsc Sustainable Printing

Choosing Green Printing to Help the Environment

Few of us know that while we think our machines are sleeping, they are actually leeching 25% of the power that they consume from us.

ISO 14001 compliance

Boosting Your Business by Going Green

In the past, it seemed like anyone who suggested recycling or using greener methods of production was called a tree hugging hippie.

organic food

Low Impact Living: Simple Steps To A Greener Kitchen - Food

The food sitting in tins, bottles, cardboard boxes and plastic bags in your cupboards and fridges can have a huge impact on your family's carbon emissions.

Is Free Range All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Greening The Office: A Guide To A Greener Workplace Part 2 - Energy

Greening The Office - A Guide To A Greener Workplace Part 1

Charity Shop Chic - Greening your Wardrobe

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Reducing the temperature of your hot water can reduce your energy bills too. If you currently use cold water to cool down the water coming from the hot tap, why not decrease the temperature of your hot water rather than paying to make the water unnecessarily warm.

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