Carpets and rugs add warmth, color and atmosphere to any room or indeed the entire house. Yet you have to think of the implications of the type of carpets you buy: what are they made from? Was the material harvested in an eco friendly manner? Is the carpet vegan (whether real sheep were sheared for…
In the eyes of environmentally conscious individuals, the gas guzzlers that we commonly see around us may seem a big mistake. These cars use fossil fuels, the reserves of which are rapidly depleting. They emit noxious gases, create pollution; they harm the environment as well as our health. For all these reasons, alternative fuel cars…
Handbags are one of the defining accessories for any woman (or man for that matter), which reveal the fashionista in her and which speak of her attitude as well. Innovative new designers have now made sure that the handbags we buy and flaunt make not just a style statement but an ecological one as well. So…
Let’s face it – we cannot seem to manage without all of our gadgets – our cell phones, blackberries, tablets, iPod, iPad and eBook reader and who knows what else. What we can do however, is to invest in gadgets that use less power, that are manufactured responsibly by eco friendly companies and which can…
Home owners as well as builders and architects are conscious of the impact buildings have on the environment. There is a conscious movement towards making more environmentally responsible choices so that there is less ecological impact of creating as well as using a building. The general aims of green building are the efficient use of…
As each of us, rushing to office and hurrying out of office, and in the general hurly burly of life have no time to, as the poet said, Stand and Stare, so it is that the concept of food and beverage “To Go” is becoming more and more prevalent. We want our coffee in a…
Anyone looking to make responsible and eco-friendly choices in their day to day functioning, can make small changes in their lives that can make a big difference. Think of things you use every day to decide about how to make a difference. Here are the top 5 eco friendly accessories that can help you do your…
The sort of impact that our consumption patterns have on the planet are staggering to say the least. Chemicals of all sorts permeate the very fabric of our life. Power hungry appliances are all around us. Our lifestyles and habits are often the sort that waste resources. All of this may well be unconscious; but…
While some companies can be seen to genuinely have a social and environmental conscience, others have come around to the eco friendly way of thinking due to competition. Either way, more earth friendly business policies benefit us all. Here we look at some of the companies and brands that are taking the eco-friendly route in…