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Green Phoenix Festival 19 - 22 August
A celebration of arts and sustainable culture powered by the wind and the sun, on a beautiful National Trust estate near Gateshead, headlined by the Wailers of Bob Marley famemore...
The Ecologist's top ten eco summer reads
Claire Baylis
29th July, 2010
Seven top environmentalists recommend their reads for the summer, covering everything from psychological thrillers to steady state economics more...
Size matters: why tiny campsites mean better holidays
Dixe Wills
22nd July, 2010
Camping needn't mean crowds, drunk people tripping over your guy ropes and queues for school-style washblocks. Find yourself a tiny campsite, says Dixe Wills, and you'll have an altogether different holiday more...
Why we should grow and eat more seaweed
Eifion Rees
20th July, 2010
It's one of the healthiest, most versatile 'weeds' around. Asian countries have enjoyed the benefits for centuries. So where is the market for homegrown UK seaweed? more...
Life without supermarkets: forget posh organic shops; check out food co-ops
Laura Laker
13th July, 2010
To keep prices down, Laura shops around and gives food co-ops a whirl... more...
Why working holidays on organic farms help you see the world anew
Laura Laker
14th July, 2010
WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is not just a cheap way to see the world - it's a hands-on way to learn new skills of sustainable living more...
Raw food diets: are they worth it?
Laura Sevier
12th July, 2010
Some like it hot, others like it... raw. A vegan diet based on uncooked plant food is good for the planet - but is it right for everyone? more...
Love Parks Week, 24 July - 1 Aug
Give your local park some appreciation... Simply get out and enjoy it or organise and event to celebrate itmore...
Six ways to teach kids to value community life
Nicola Baird
8th July, 2010
This extract from the new book Homemade Kids offers some inspirational ways you and your kids can get stuck back into local life more...
Local Loaves for Lammas, 31 July - 1 August
Celebrate the new harvest by paying a visit to the Local Loaves for Lammas events near youmore...
Register 2010 Tree-Athlons in London and Manchester
Run your way to a greener world! The 2010’s Tree-Athlon is now open for registration, returning to Battersea Park on 18th Sept, and Heaton Park in Manchester on 2nd Octmore...
Five ways to preserve tomatoes
Lynda Brown
6th July, 2010
If you're lucky enough to have gluts of tomatoes, this extract from The Preserving Book shows you how to use them in mouth-watering recipes more...
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Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part three - floors
Sue Wheat
1st July, 2010
Insulating the floor can be fiddly, messy and costly. Luckily, there are simple, cheap options too as Sue discovers more...
I love Glastonbury, but there's absolutely nothing green about it
Tom Hodgkinson
30th July, 2010
Tom partied in the fields of Somerset last weekend like the best of them, but the commercial and environmental impact of Glastonbury left a sour taste in his mouth more...
DIY: why women should pick up a hammer
Christine Ottery
29th June, 2010
Getting practical can save you money, make you more self-sufficient and gives you the potential to have a broader green impact too. So get that tool box out...more...
Storing food safely in plastic containers
Catherine Zandonella
24th June, 2010
There are certain rules of thumb when it comes to storing, freezing and heating food in plastic containers. Read on to find out how to use plastics safely more...
Eco chic summer t-shirts
Laura Sevier & Matilda Lee
22nd June, 2010
PHOTO GALLERY: The Ecologist picks its top ten t-shirts made from organic cotton, hemp or recycled materials more...
How to green your flat on the cheap
George Wigmore
17th June, 2010
Small, inexpensive changes can add up to big savings when it comes to greening a rental property more...
The art of bike maintenance: trouble shooting squeaks and creaks
Guy Andrews
15th June, 2010
This extract from The Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Maintenance will help you identify the source of, and fix, nasty noises more...
Greening my office: an award for recycling is a nonsense
Sylvia Sunshine
9th June, 2010
Sylvia is riled when her distinctly un-environmentally-friendly office receives a recycling award from a dubious source... more...
How to garden with kids
Matilda Lee
10th June, 2010
Tips for passing on green fingers, and a taste for vegetables, to your sprogs more...
How to grow sprouts at home
Valerie Cupillard
8th June, 2010
Sprouts are a 'living food' bursting with nutritional value. Here is a simple guide to sprouting seeds at home more...
Turning our Victorian terrace into an ecohome: part two - insulation
Sue Wheat
3rd June, 2010
Sue has a brief love affair with solar panels, but realises that if she shies away from the thorny issue of solid wall insulation, she's throwing good money after bad more...
Shea butter: a natural moisturiser that's food for the skin
Matilda Lee & Laura Sevier
1st June, 2010
The low-down on one of the best natural skin moisturisers and a guide to which products contain it more... I tried natural gardening. It was a disaster
Tom Hodgkinson
29th May, 2010
Idleness usually sees Tom through most of life's trials. But not gardening. Oh no. Nature took one look and ran amok more...Members
