Environmental

Ecological FMCG manufacturer Ecover has announced a major innovation in its aim to reduce its impacts. From 2014 all its bottled ranges will be sold in their new fully sustainable…

Working through its industry partners and government, The Green Blue Project has promulgated its Environmental Code of Practice to advise marine related businesses, sailing clubs, and training centers on the…

The oceans are a vast source of seafood for much of the world’s population. Due to overfishing and environmental issues, many of the fish species are becoming depleted. Consumers can…

WEYMOUTH man Patrick Howie has launched an online petition lobbying the Government to create a national awareness day on the amount of plastic in the sea. Mr Howie, who regularly…

Small choices can have a large impact. When choosing a fish off of a restaurant menu or selecting seafood in a supermarket, consumers are often unaware how these choices affect…

It could be said that the field of green chemistry was born with the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. Eighteen years later, the government is finally taking some serious interest…

It is simply a matter of good plant choices and soil preparation. The first step, says Dr. Calvin Finch, a horticulturist and water conservation expert in San Antonio, Texas, is…

In this age of global warming, one of the many threats to the fragile planet is the huge mountains of garbage produced every year. Adopting just a few conscientious shopping…

They became commonplace in the early 1980s, and today between 500 billion to 1 trillion are used annually. It is estimated that over one billion plastic bags are distributed free…