Archive | February, 2007

eco queen shopping

Posted on 22 February 2007

I have been looking for inspiration to become the ultimate eco queen ! - these are my favorite stores so far online that only sells ecological clothing and accesories…
tonic tshirts - for the coolest organic t-shirts.
Adili - ethical fashion.
natural magic- naturally scented candles.
peopletree.com - wonderful clothing
save the future online store
no sweat [...]

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Nottingham’s Big News

Posted on 22 February 2007

Well, there have been two big stories to come out of Nottingham this week relating to the environment and here they are…
MP Alan Simpson “I Quit” Announcement
Nottingham South Labour MP Alan Simpson who recently gave an interview with GGG about his eco-home has announced that he will stand down at the next election. This decision [...]

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Dates for your diary

Posted on 20 February 2007

Here are the upcoming dates for your diary from Sat 24th Feb to Fri 2nd Mar.
Please let us know about any other events happening in the world and we’ll post them here on GGG!
24/02/07 - World Development Movement Speaker Tour - Brighton
Former chair of Friends of the Earth Richard Navarro provides his perspective on how [...]

Interview: Alan Simpson MP Ecohome

Posted on 19 February 2007

In Nottingham we are very lucky, we have some great examples of innovative ideas, committed people and lots and lots of potential.
As you may already be aware Nottingham is the base of the lovely Penney Poyzer (of No Waste Like Home fame) and this is where she lives in her amazing eco home.
Now we have another [...]

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The supermarket that’s eating Britain…

Posted on 19 February 2007

This is probably a bit late notice for most of you but I’m just about to watch the latest Channel 4 Dispatches programme: The supermarket that’s eating Britain.
Who could that be about I wonder…?! Yep, you guessed it, it’s your friendly corner shop, Tesco.  2000 stores, 15 million customers a week, and nearly twice as [...]

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finding the digital divide - if there is any ?

Posted on 16 February 2007

So - Last week I came home from Lift07 where there was a lot of substainability issues within technology that was adressed.
The biggest questions where raised doing the digital divide panel - moderated by David Galipeau. Now the Digital Divide is the gap between those who has access to technology and those who hasn’t.
I am [...]

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Proper Education

Posted on 16 February 2007

A GGG reader has pointed my attention to a music video which is in the UK charts right now and has such a positive message it has to be worth a mention.
The Eric Prydz vs Floyd ‘Proper Education’ video was created in partnership with Global Cool.
Global Cool are an organisation who work with various high [...]

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Edinburgh gets greener

Posted on 15 February 2007

According to the Evening News, more homes have applied for grants towards renewable energy projects than in anywhere else in Scotland. The Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative have awarded around £450,000 since the scheme began in 2003. Great news, let’s keep it up.

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Slow down, green up and stay put!

Posted on 15 February 2007

The UK will soon be celebrating its 3rd National Downshifting Week; an awareness campaign spearheaded by sustainable living writer and broadcaster, Tracey Smith.
It takes place between Saturday 21st and Friday 27th April 2007 and is designed to help participants slow down and lean towards the green.
Smith is breaking with tradition this year, by not touring [...]

Dates for your diary

Posted on 14 February 2007

Happy Valentines Day!
Here are the upcoming dates for your diary from Sat 17th Feb to Fri 23rd Feb.
Please let us know about any other events happening in the world and we’ll post them here on GGG!
17/02/07 - Green Ideas - Veggie Power Talk & Demo
A talk on how to convert your deisel fuel system in [...]

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