According to the WWF, with a moderately conservative estimate we might be losing up to 10,000 species annually. While it is difficult to compute the real number accurately, we do know species disappear much more rapidly than they used to, and it is likely that human activity fuels that process. The benefits of protecting biodiversity are…
If you want to save on your energy bills this winter then one of the ways you can do this is by trying to reduce the amount of light you use. Too often people have lights switched on when it isn’t needed. Try and get into the habit of being aware of how much light…
We all know we should do more to help the environment. A lot of focus has been on what governments and organizations can do to reduce human impact on the environment. But even as individuals there are lots of things we can do to make a difference. The following are simple ideas that each individual…
Although we all know we should not do it, many of us still put our old electronic goods straight in the bin. Most of us know that doing so is bad for the environment, but we do so anyway simply because we cannot think of an alternative way of disposing of things like our old…
More people are starting to realise that living a green lifestyle isn’t as hard as it might seem. It is becoming clear that we need to do something now to reduce our impact on the environment and protect our future. There are so many different ways you can do your bit, you don’t have to…
How to live green is a state of mind rather than any particular changes you make in your life. Ideally, you should think of living life by certain mantras and constant attempt to live a greener, more eco friendly life. Here are some useful tips on how to live green: 1. Save water This is a…
If money is a little tight or you don’t feel comfortable using lots of chemicals in your home, there are lots of alternative cleaning solutions for you to use in your home. Some people don’t like using lots of bleach or specialist cleaning products, especially when there are children and pets in the house, or…
Having a garden is a great way to grow the plants you enjoy. You might just want a flower garden to look at and enjoy or you may want to have the pleasure of growing your own beautiful bouquets. Whatever your reason is for having a garden you need to be aware of the seeds…
The three R’s related to being eco-friendly are reduce, reuse, and recycle. Nowadays it seems everyone is going green in one way or another. Most people separate their trash, so some items can be recycled. And energy efficient lights, appliances and electronics are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Lights and More Besides the…
This is a question that frequently occurs to vegans – Can I be on a Paleolithic Diet? It is a desire to lead an environmentally low impact life and to refrain from any kind of cruelty or violence to animals as well as a desire for a healthy body and mind because of which most…
The desire to make responsible and sustainable choices in life can spill over into every aspect of living; including home décor. The principles of Recycle, Reuse and Renew can be applied to every aspect of life, including when you are decorating your home which can help you make eco friendly home décor choices. In recent times…
You might have heard of the Paleolithic (or Paleo) regimen as the “caveman” or hunter-gatherer diet, and that description isn’t too far from accurate. The idea of the Paleo diet is to consume only foods and beverages that could have been consumed in the Paleolithic period (10,000+ years ago). It sounds simple enough, but if…