Can the Eco-Friendly Consumer Really Buy a New iPad Without Feeling Guilty?

by Mike

Say what you like about Apple (and many people do), but that new iPad is one tempting toy. The shininess, the attention to detail, the sheer must-have-it-ness: It looks like Apple has got it right once again. And I really, really want one. Desire is one of those things that can seriously hamper the good [...]

Go Green Before Breakfast: 6 Simple Ways to Enjoy the Best Start to Each Day

by Mike

One big complaint that many people have about going green is that it is just too darn difficult! Genuinely motivated people often give up on their green ambitions because they are under the misguided conception that it will involve constantly having to remember thousands of little rules and habits and giving up on all of [...]

5 Simple But Inspirational Lessons the Movies Can Teach Us About Going Green

Anyone trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle knows how hard it can be sometimes. Despite our best intentions, we can sometimes get lazy or distracted, or simply forget to stick to our principles. Sometimes we all need a little inspiration to keep on going. And what better source of inspiration than the movies? So [...]

4 Green Habits Which Horrify Our Non-Green Friends

Sometimes, despite our good intentions, us greens get a bad rap. Not only are many of our views on climate change and recycling ridiculed and despised in equal measure, but we are also dismissed as ‘tree huggers’, ‘hippies’, ‘radicals’, and a lot worse. But let’s be honest: Sometimes we bring it upon ourselves. Although we [...]

In Praise of Worms: An Environmentalist’s Favorite Backyard Beast

Just because you are an eco warrior doesn’t mean that you have to be an animal lover as well. I have a very committed eco-friendly pal who despises dogs, ignores cats, and pretty much stays out of the way of almost anything which doesn’t have two legs. But there is one of God’s creatures that [...]

5 Hidden Traps Which Hinder Even the Most Dedicated Eco Warrior

You’ve decided to live a green lifestyle, to cut down on consumption, reduce your energy usage, and increase the amount of organic vegetables filling up your shopping basket. And for that you should be commended. However, even though you think you’re doing everything right—and enjoying the pleasantly smug sensation which that brings—there is still a [...]

4 Ways to Convince Your Reluctant Man to Go Green

You’ve decided to lead a greener lifestyle. Good for you! But there’s a problem. Your husband/boyfriend has already put his foot down and given a resolute rebuff of any attempts that you may have to convince him to follow suit. It was probably along the lines of: “I don’t mind what you do, just don’t [...]

e-Readers vs Dead-Tree Books: A Complex Choice for the Eco-Conscious Reader

When I first heard about e-readers, my initial reaction was: “Hmph”. I’m something of a traditionalist when it comes to reading. You’ve met people like me before (always going on about how much they love the feel of paper in their hand, the musty smell found between the pages of an old book, how you [...]

Is Prince Philip Right to Call Wind Power ‘Completely Useless’?

Wind farms are “completely useless” and the people who think that they are going to play a large role in the rollout of renewable energy believe in “fairytales”. Or so says Prince Philip, the royal consort in the UK. Now, whenever the good old Duke opens his mouth I am inclined to disagree with what [...]