It’s Survey Time Again . . .
We’ve just got wind of a great research project being undertaken by Ryan Cunningham, an MSc media researcher at the LSE. It was posted on the New Consumer website; he’s looking into how people...
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Top 10 Tips for an Eco Friendly Camping Trip
Camping is cool again. Whether you’re seeking simple pleasures in a farm field or wallowing under the splendour of a luxurious yurt, there is no doubt that camping offers some of the best...
Should women wear conventional tampons?
We spoke to this year’s winner of the Ethical Women in Business award and founder of Natracare, Susie Hewson, to answer all those questions you’ve always wanted to know about tampons but were too...
Armchair Activist: #1
Now then, I’m new to the world of ‘blogging’ but an old hat at armchair activism! By that I mean doing my bit to help make a difference, create change, influence friends, and...
Panic at the Disco?
via No matter what kind of music you listen to, it makes your mood better. That’s a pretty bold claim but it is supported by a study from Penn State University, Altoona. The researchers...
One man and his shed . . .
Alas, National Shed Week has come to a triumphant end! If, like me, you yearn for a simpler time where man and shed were as one and hours could be spent pottering and tinkering...
The Chocolate Survey
We received this email today from Matt Marlow of Birmingham University, doing a dissertation as part of his Masters degree, on chocolate of all things. I clearly chose the wrong degree… “I’m researching how...
Daily Activist Post!
It’s time to wind down for the day, but there’s still time for some activist action with your cup of tea… The fair trade fashion pioneers People Tree are petitioning the G8 to make...
Hypermiling (or how I learned to stop worrying and love the pump)
Hypermiling – the latest buzz word on the green motoring circuit – is not, as you might think, some crazy Star Trek inspired commuting technique, but it is, in fact a way to ensure...
Have you cottoned on to real nappies?
There’s always a lot of controversy around the topic of reusable nappies. After all, having a baby is a sure fire way to increase your carbon footprint. There’s all the extra energy that a...