Fly less

Flying is bad for the environment and a major driver of climate change. The number of flights is forecast to more than double over …

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Food basics

Food production, distribution and consumption has a major impact on the environment. Here is a seven point guide to responsible food shopping. Sustainable food – …

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Fresh local food

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. – J.R.R. Tolkien Fresh, local …

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Goods

Goods often make up 15-20% of the household ecological footprint. There are environmental issues associated with the production, use and disposal of goods that …

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Food miles

Put simply, food miles are the measure of the distance a food travels from field to plate. Agriculture and food production and distribution now …

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Composting

Composting provides free fertiliser to condition and enrich soil for a better garden. Compost will replenish nutrients, improve drainage and water retention, and protect plant …

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Sustainable Housing

A sustainable dwelling is likely to be smaller and simpler, but also sufficient to provide families with the maximum well-being. There are a range of …

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Household ecological footprint

Household Ecological Footprint is essentially a measure of a household’s consumption. Ecological footprint analysis compares human demand on nature with the biosphere’s ability to …

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Worm Farms

Worm farms are a good way to compost. Composting your garden and food waste has many benefits and is quite easy to do. It …

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Organic gardening

Non organic gardening is quite new, before the 1940s/1950s gardening was always organic. Gardeners mixed animal manure into the soil to increase fertility, picked off …

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