There is not much escape from the daily bombardments and coaxing of the worldwide cosmetic industry. Sadly, these same products are not regulated to a level that would make most people feel safe, let alone happy. There are easy and affordable green alternatives available on the market.

Across many parts of the globe, rainwater collection and containment systems supply a significant amount (sometimes all) of the water needs for both house and garden. So consider this – if there is 10 inches of rain over the entire course of the spring and summer, a common 1,360 square foot roof would garner 8,160 gallons of rain water – which will gladly keep each year’s flowerbeds fully quenched.

Whether it is through a concern for the environment, an interest in lowering electricity and water costs, or even a necessity to combat allergies and chemical sensitivities that gives reason for using Green building materials in the kitchen, there are more options today for Greening the kitchen than ever before.

Our societies are becoming more informed and aware of the impact we have on the planet and our fellow beings. But by taking the notion of sustainability out of the blinkered, individualistic approach, we cannot fail to begin to integrate through an awareness that is of value to all.

Trying to discern an approach to make your garden that bit more eco-friendly can also be puzzling, here are five of the most practical gardening products that will help you get those green fingers back.

There are a growing number of ways to recycle just about anything. This guide is an overview of the basic groundwork as well as some of the advanced concepts that have emerged more recently.

In Britain 88 percent of holiday makers say they would be wiling to try more eco-friendly options, and with a staggering 78 percent of holiday makers believing that there is not enough information available for those who want to travel green, here are some energy saving measures to help you create your next eco-excursion

This article explains how lemons can be used for cleaning in order to avoid strong detergents and the overuse of chemicals in the environment.

You can now have fun, saving you energy, money and time, whilst helping make a better future for every one with some of the new products available on the internet. Ever thought of how you could influence your children, friends and family on how to save energy? Well here’s an idea! Why not buy them [...]

Calling all repairmen. By 2020 the EU requires Britain to produce 20% of its energy through renewable sources. This article gives you the facts about how these major changes may alter the way you work, as by 2016 all domestic buildings will have microgenerational technology built into their systems, it offers solutions that will get things ready for the 2020 shift.