There are many companies and organisations across the globe, all offering different products and services, and they’re all fighting for our attention. Corporate responsibility and green credentials are used by many to appeal to our consciences and persuade us that they are the ethical choice. This section aims to highlight the areas of good practice and condemn companies who should be doing more to protect and promote the environment.
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 fifth year of The Observer Ethical Awards launches today and will give recognition to green projects and people for their involvement in ethical initiatives throughout the past 12 months.
Ecotricity, the UK's first green electricity supplier, has been researching the feasibility of supplying green biogas to the UK domestic market.
When aiming to reduce your carbon footprint, there are many aspects of life where changes can be made to start making a difference, especially where our workplace routines are concerned.
Everybody knows the importance of saving energy at home, but when you consider the average amount of time spent at work is 37 hours a week, it becomes easy to see the huge amount of capacity for energy saving and being greener in the workplace.
So Sainsbury's have become the latest supermarket to remove carrier bags from their tills. This adds their name to a growing list, along with Asda and Co-Operative Food, and what a good idea!
When buying products like oranges, bananas, smoothies and coffee, try and buy products that have been grown in conjunction with the Rainforest Alliance, who work to promote sustainable management of this vital resource.