tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18 2008-11-20T09:45:39Z Movable Type 3.37 tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1222 2008-11-20T09:42:45Z 2008-11-20T09:45:39Z

Thanks to our local council we are the proud owners of a new shiny blue box, allowing us to hand-over all those plastic and cardboard items that would have hit the local landfill site.

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>Thanks to our local council we are the proud owners of a new shiny blue box, allowing us to hand-over all those plastic and cardboard items that would have hit the local landfill site.<br /> </p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/reallifenews" rel="tag">real life news</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recycling" rel="tag">recycling</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recyclingcardboard" rel="tag">recycling cardboard</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recyclingplastic" rel="tag">recycling plastic</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/459399879" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F11%2Frecycling_plastics_and_cardboa.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/11/recycling_plastics_and_cardboa.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1220 2008-11-08T20:31:55Z 2008-11-08T20:54:34Z

Why not find a local school or teacher, adopt it and find out what they use and need and get re-cycling.

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>Why not find a local school or teacher, adopt it and find out what they use and need and get re-cycling.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recycling" rel="tag">recycling</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/stuff4teaching" rel="tag">stuff4teaching</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/teachers" rel="tag">teachers</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/teaching" rel="tag">teaching</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/teachingresources" rel="tag">teaching resources</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/446838079" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F11%2Fadopt_a_teacher_and_help_the_e.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/11/adopt_a_teacher_and_help_the_e.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1211 2008-10-03T20:56:50Z 2008-11-08T20:54:30Z

The Rainforest Foundation's night of comedy, hosted by Alex Zane, promises to raise laughs as well as funds for their Hot and Bothered campaign.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>The Rainforest Foundation's night of comedy, hosted by Alex Zane, promises to raise laughs as well as funds for their Hot and Bothered campaign.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/alexzane" rel="tag">alex zane</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bigjoke" rel="tag">big joke</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/climatechange" rel="tag">climate change</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/comedy" rel="tag">comedy</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/hotandbothered" rel="tag">hot and bothered</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/rainforestfoundation" rel="tag">rainforest foundation</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/410621042" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F10%2Frainforest_foundations_night_o.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/10/rainforest_foundations_night_o.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1204 2008-09-14T09:32:53Z 2008-11-08T20:54:30Z

We could have opted for that well know jumble sales site and made a few pounds, but couldn't be bothered with the hassle!

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>We could have opted for that well know jumble sales site and made a few pounds, but couldn't be bothered with the hassle!</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/freecycle" rel="tag">freecycle</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/freecycleorg" rel="tag">freecycle org</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/green" rel="tag">green</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/reuse" rel="tag">reuse</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/392197521" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F09%2Fdont_forget_to_use_freecycle.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/09/dont_forget_to_use_freecycle.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1201 2008-09-12T08:47:13Z 2008-10-03T20:53:24Z

E2 design is a PBS series featuring sustainable architecture and design from around the world. It's previewed weekly on the e2-series website and will be shown on PBS this fall.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>E2 design is a PBS series featuring sustainable architecture and design from around the world. It's previewed weekly on the e2-series website and will be shown on PBS this fall.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/architecture" rel="tag">architecture</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bradpitt" rel="tag">brad pitt</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/design" rel="tag">design</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/e2design" rel="tag">e2 design</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/e2series" rel="tag">e2-series</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/lower9thward" rel="tag">lower 9th ward</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/neworleans" rel="tag">new orleans</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/pbs" rel="tag">pbs</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/pr" rel="tag">PR</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/razpublicrelations" rel="tag">raz public relations</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/renzopiano" rel="tag">renzo piano</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/sustainable" rel="tag">sustainable</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/390503971" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F09%2Fe2_design_series_three_due_on.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/09/e2_design_series_three_due_on.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1199 2008-09-11T08:36:45Z 2008-10-01T23:18:25Z

Checking out two journeys this week, I found it cheaper to fly to Geneva than get the train to Cardiff. This is no way to change behaviour and reduce travel emissions.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>Checking out two journeys this week, I found it cheaper to fly to Geneva than get the train to Cardiff. This is no way to change behaviour and reduce travel emissions.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbon" rel="tag">carbon</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/green" rel="tag">green</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/train" rel="tag">train</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/travel" rel="tag">travel</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/389473535" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F09%2Ftrain_vs_plane_the_prices_are.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/09/train_vs_plane_the_prices_are.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1198 2008-09-09T14:46:13Z 2008-10-01T16:26:54Z

O.k so we’ve not had the best summer, or was it the worst on record here in the U.K?

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>O.k so we’ve not had the best summer, or was it the worst on record here in the U.K? </p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solar" rel="tag">solar</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solarenergy" rel="tag">solar energy</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solarpower" rel="tag">solar power</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/solarisfreeenergy" rel="tag">solarisfreeenergy</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/387726276" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F09%2F5_reasons_why_its_worth_going.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/09/5_reasons_why_its_worth_going.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1194 2008-09-06T14:55:01Z 2008-09-27T15:34:35Z

The calls for a one-off fuel payment are misguided and the government's proposal for energy efficiency is the only way to give real help.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>The calls for a one-off fuel payment are misguided and the government's proposal for energy efficiency is the only way to give real help.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/energy" rel="tag">energy</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/fuel" rel="tag">fuel</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/gordonbrown" rel="tag">gordon brown</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/government" rel="tag">government</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/price" rel="tag">price</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/unions" rel="tag">unions</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/385093689" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F09%2Fgordon_brown_is_right_to_resis.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/09/gordon_brown_is_right_to_resis.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1192 2008-09-03T21:59:51Z 2008-09-27T15:34:35Z

In case you've not heard of World Car Free day, it's nothing new, in fact it has been running since the year 2000, when Car Busters, Europe's version of the event, called on the World to take part.

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>In case you've not heard of World Car Free day, it's nothing new, in fact it has been running since the year 2000, when Car Busters, Europe's version of the event, called on the World to take part.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbusters" rel="tag">car busters</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carfreeday" rel="tag">carfree day</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/reallifenews" rel="tag">reallifenews</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/worldcarfreeday" rel="tag">world carfree day</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/382705068" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F09%2Fdont_forget_world_car_free_day.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/09/dont_forget_world_car_free_day.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1187 2008-08-27T12:52:09Z 2008-09-27T15:34:35Z

Birthdays can be expensive. We made ours slightly cheaper by re-using the wrapping paper.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>Birthdays can be expensive. We made ours slightly cheaper by re-using the wrapping paper.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/birthday" rel="tag">birthday</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/wrappingpaper" rel="tag">wrapping paper</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/376193489" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F08%2Frecycling_wrapping_paper.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/08/recycling_wrapping_paper.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1179 2008-08-12T19:53:16Z 2008-09-02T13:19:29Z

There is just one planet earth - love and protect it. Remember that the world will survive without the human race, but the human race will not survive without the world.

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>There is just one planet earth - love and protect it. Remember that the world will survive without the human race, but the human race will not survive without the world.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greencommandments" rel="tag">green commandments</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greentomato" rel="tag">greentomato</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/reallifenews" rel="tag">reallifenews</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/tengreencommandments" rel="tag">ten green commandments</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/363229688" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F08%2Fthe_ten_green_commandments.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/08/the_ten_green_commandments.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1176 2008-08-03T10:50:02Z 2008-08-26T23:45:51Z

At the end of each week, just before the waste management operative (dustman, wheelie bin men) visit to collect the recycled waste, I have to go through the weekly ritual of picking out the paper that can be recycled,...

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php At the end of each week, just before the waste management operative (dustman, wheelie bin men) visit to collect the recycled waste, I have to go through the weekly ritual of picking out the paper that can be recycled,... <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/paper" rel="tag">paper</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recycle" rel="tag">recycle</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/waste" rel="tag">waste</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/354301402" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F08%2Ftwo_waste_paper_bins_or_one.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/08/two_waste_paper_bins_or_one.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1171 2008-07-23T19:52:15Z 2008-08-26T23:45:51Z

The Great Global Warming Swindle was controversial when it was aired by Channel 4 and now Ofcom has found that it failed to present an impartial view and treated interviewees unfairly.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>The Great Global Warming Swindle was controversial when it was aired by Channel 4 and now Ofcom has found that it failed to present an impartial view and treated interviewees unfairly.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/bbc" rel="tag">bbc</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/channel4" rel="tag">channel 4</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/climatechange" rel="tag">climate change</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greatglobalwarmingswindle" rel="tag">great global warming swindle</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/manmade" rel="tag">man-made</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/ofcom" rel="tag">ofcom</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/343876691" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F07%2Fchannel_4s_great_climate_swind.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/07/channel_4s_great_climate_swind.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1168 2008-07-21T08:03:05Z 2008-08-12T20:05:01Z

WinACC have published a set of tips to guide everyone on ways they can reduce their carbon footprint and do their bit for the environment.

DavidM http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>WinACC have published a set of tips to guide everyone on ways they can reduce their carbon footprint and do their bit for the environment.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbon" rel="tag">carbon</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/carbonfootprint" rel="tag">carbon footprint</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/co2" rel="tag">co2</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/energyconsumption" rel="tag">energy consumption</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/energysaving" rel="tag">energy saving</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/environment" rel="tag">environment</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/greentips" rel="tag">green tips</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/sustainable" rel="tag">sustainable</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/winacc" rel="tag">winacc</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/341345133" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F07%2Ftop_tips_for_reducing_your_car.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/07/top_tips_for_reducing_your_car.php tag:www.reallifenews.com,2008:/environment//18.1167 2008-07-20T14:44:47Z 2008-08-12T20:05:01Z

I don't know about you, but it's not until I get something new, that I consider it time to have a clear out.

Martin http://www.reallifenews.com/about-us/index.php <p>I don't know about you, but it's not until I get something new, that I consider it time to have a clear out.</p> <p>[[This is a summary only. Please visit the blog for the full post.]]</p> <p>Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/reallifenews" rel="tag">reallifenews</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/recycling" rel="tag">recycling</a></MTEntryTags></p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rln/environment/~4/340701978" height="1" width="1"/> http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetItemData?uri=rln/environment&itemurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifenews.com%2Fenvironment%2F2008%2F07%2Frecycled_shirts.phphttp://www.reallifenews.com/environment/2008/07/recycled_shirts.php http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetFeedData?uri=rln/environment