Environmental Impact

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.

the observer ethical awards 2010

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 10:10 first city

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.

Acre mill - asbestos site

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.

Environment Agency To Integrate Carbon Emission Reducing VPO Technology

Green Groups Set To Take RBS And The Treasury To Court Over Unethical Investments

New EU River Quality Standards Show The UK's Rivers Are Below Par

World Carfree Day 2009 Taking Place On 22nd September

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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.

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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.

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