The Sunday Times has today launched a search for the most environmentally friendly companies in the UK.  The project follows other successful surveys, such as the The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, and the results are expected to be published next May. 
Working with Bureau Veritas, which is one of the world’s main environmental management consultancies, […]

The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has expressed concern about the municipal waste management performance of the city.  Livingstone’s announcement from last week came in reaction to figures published by Defra that showed regional recycling rates ranged from 22% in London to up tp 35% in the East Midlands and South West.
Mr Livingstone said, “These latest […]

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that a “green hotline” will be introduced to provide members of the public with advice on how to cut their impact on the environment.  It will be called the Green Homes Service and will consist of a telephone line, a website and advice centres which aim to provide a single […]

Following public consultation free disposable carrier bags could be banned in London in a bid to encourage the use of eco-friendly alternatives. The cross-party London Councils group has approved a private Bill that will oppose the handing out of free, disposable bags in shops and supermarkets.
It is estimated that around 13 billion free plastic bags are […]

Are you concerned about the issue of climate change?  Or are you sceptical about climate change and think the issue is being blown out of all proportion?  Whichever side of the fence you fall on, or if you are currently sat on the fence regarding this issue, the video below provides basic arguments for and against taking […]

Budget airline Monarch has launched a scheme to recycle the packaging used on its flights in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.  The scheme is the first in the UK and will initially run on flights into Gatwick Airport. 
During such flights, cabin crew members will place recyclable items such aluminium drinks cans, plastic wine and water […]

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today published figures which show that the proportion of household waste being recycled in England has broken the 30% barrier for the first time.  The figures show that municipal waste being recycled or composted increased from 27.1 per cent in 2005/06 to 30.7 per cent […]

British Gas are offering 4 free energy efficient light bulbs to all new and existing customers that sign up for paperless billing by 30th November 2007.  By signing up to paperless billing you will receive you bill online instead of via the post.  You can also manage your account online, change details, view your billing […]

Following our post yesterday about great environmental awareness advertisements, we found so many great adverts that we decided to show you a few more. If you have seen any more that you would like to share with us, please feel free to contact us using our contact form.

A free DIY Planet Repair Toolkit is available to all households in the Greater London area.  The free toolkit is designed to help you make small changes around your home which can contribute to helping save the planet.  The toolkit contains the following items:

Booklet - a practical guide with simple and money saving ideas
4-minute shower timer - […]