Every action we make has some impact on the environment, whether positive or negative. This section focusses on the problems caused across the globe by human activity and seeks to inform people and inspire them to take action to help reduce climate change and make a difference before it’s too late.
Environmental Impact
The Observer Ethical Awards 2010 Launched in Conjunction With Ecover
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.
Stoke-on-Trent Becomes The First City To Sign Up To 10:10
If you've not heard of 10:10, the campaign to cut carbon emissions by 10% in 2010, then listen up.
Action Group Fights Proposal To Build Eco Home Near Former Asbestos Factory
A proposal to build an eco home near to the site of a former asbestos factory is facing continued opposition from a local action group.
Greening The Office: A Guide To A Greener Workplace Part 2 - Energy
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.
Greening The Office - A Guide To A Greener Workplace Part 1
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.
Supermarkets - Super Powers
Now I'm not talking here about Tesco becoming telepathic or Asda having the ability to fly.
Instead of throwing unwanted clothes in the bin, take them to a second hand shop or put them in a clothing bank. Some local authorities even collect clothes as part of their kerbside collection services.