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Designer Stella McCartney shares her insights on designer activism, as well as key information on her second 'eco collection.' McCartney is known for providing sustainable or eco collection elements in her fashion designs. She believes that conventional cotton and dyes are damaging and an inefficient use of resources.

Tips are presented for reducing climate change problems that individuals can do at home. These include improving household energy efficiency, such as reducing wattage in bulbs, lowering the water temperature for laundry and dish washing, installing solar energy systems, using fuel cells and purchasing hybrid electric vehicles.

Refraining from unnecessary travel greatly contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions in the United Kingdom. Aviation is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. Revisions in the taxation of airlines are seen as a possible solution to the problem.

Lifecycle analyses of fabrics have so far failed to measure the overall environmental impact of fabrics. The production of fabrics such as polyester and cotton entails environmental costs such as the use of oil-derived pellets in the case of polyester and the use of insecticides in the production of cotton. Swapping clothes is one way to reduce the environmental impact of textiles.

Gary Hirshberg co-founded the Stonyfield farm that sells organic yogurt and is one of the most unconventional and controversial ethical business success stories. He is also provoking debate whether the green movement should work with big business.

Ardalanish Isle of Mull Weavers have a stagnant U.K. textile market with very low wool prices using sheep breeds not considered commercial and still manage to make high-quality distinctive organic tweeds. Isle of Mull Weavers currently pay pound 1.25 per kilogram for their wool.

The article focuses on how Dusty Gedge, an actor and circus performer, who did bird watching as his hobby, turned out to be a protector of the rare species of birds. Dusty promotes the use of green roofs to allow birds finish their nesting and thus protects their species. These green roofs comprise of concrete, bricks and mud with growing plants, which acts as a bed for the birds.

Alison Kennedy, the production director of Egmont UK's book divisions, has developed a novel system to oppose illegal or irresponsible forestry. The origin of every paper used to print the publisher's books is traced and the details stored meticulously, in order to move away from unethical or illegal practices undertaken for the sake of paper production and also to implement and advance environmental-friendly measures through a profitable business.

A newcomer to Hackney in the 1970s would have been greeted with the stench of rotting litter and a significant rat population. How Scotsman, Cam Matheson, with the help of Jane Wilde and the Webb composting machine turned things around so that where once there were rats and a lingering acrid smell are flowerbeds supplied by the estate's very own 'waste' is detailed.

The article examines the influence of corporations on trade and economic policies, and how this level of influence subverts the democratic process in forming these policies.

The article compares recycling efforts in the United Kingdom to those around the world. Limits to recycling include lack of doorstep collection programs, an absence of environmental advocacy in government, and few fiscal incentives to divert waste from landfills and incineration.

A SMALL VICTORY HAS BEEN WON BY 'PROJECT AFFECTED PEOPLE' (PAPS) IN INDIA'S COAL-MINING REGIONS. MATILDA LEE FILLS IN THE BACKGROUND. WHEN I FIRST met Bina Stan is in a [...]

Industrial mining such as silver mining is considered as one of the world's most destructive industries for causing cyanide and mercury poisoning, human rights abuses, and for consuming 10% of the world's energy. Only about 25% of silver end up in jewellery and silverware. Silver industry experts argue however, that silver is ethical in the sense that it has always been recycled.

George Marshall, along with his wife Annie, developed theyellowhouse.org.uk website to provide information on environmentally friendly renovation techniques. The website, which now has around 650,000 visitors, also offers tips, technical reports, and links to material suppliers and architects. Marshall also encourages people to learn together about eco-renovations.

Bill Drayton founded Ashoka, an organization that uses the approach of venture capitalism to fund social entrepreneurs who engage in school, medicine, or literacy works. Ashoka, which started with a $50,000-capitalization, now has an annual revenue of about $30 million. Drayton's approach has influenced others like Skoll Foundation, which aims to bridge the business and social worlds.

Lawyer Peter Lipman works for Home Zones, a Dutch-inspired plan to redesign suburban roads to encourage cars to slow down and to attract more people out into the communal space in their communities. Lipman aims to plant trees, paint roads, and alter pavements to slow the cars down. Home Zones have resulted to reduced pollution and increased physical activities for residents.

Veja, an ethical fashion company, is helping maintain livelihoods while preventing deforestation in the Amazon. Veja aims to add value to traditional rubber-tapping to make it more lucrative than cattle raising. Rubber-tapping helps preserves the forest, while cattle raising involves the clearing of forest area to create pastureland.

One should not feel guilty about having bananas in fruit and vegetable boxes as long as they are Fairtrade, organic, and are not air-freighted into the UK. It is estimated that there are 550 fruit and vegetable box schemes in the UK. Other views and information on fruit and vegetable box schemes in the UK are presented.

Duane Elgin, author of 'Voluntary Simplicity,' explored the philosophical and practical meaning of simplicity since the 1960s. Elgin launched a movement that is also named Voluntary Simplicity and has recently written 'Living Universe.' Elgin believes that voluntary simplicity can help humanity face the challenge after 200 years of material growth.

Jimmie Hepburn hopes that UK's first organic carp farm which he owns, can help provide a sustainable and non-carnivorous supply of fish in the UK. Carp, which is not really popular in the UK, do not need as much food and produce much pollution compared to other fishes. He is also connected with Aquavision, which aims to encourage people to farm and to be more connected with the source of their food.

Lawyer Polly Higgins presented her call for a Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights at the United Nations UK and Northern Ireland Climate Change Conference. Higgins believes that planetary rights should be upheld, and that pollution should be stopped at source. She hopes to overturn the concept of environment as property and to use the law to control pollution from industries.

William McDonough spells out his vision for ecologically intelligent design through 'Cradle to Cradle,' which he co-authored with chemist Michael Braungart. McDonough, an architect and designer, hopes to bring about the 'next Industrial Revolution' that will eliminate wastefulness and environmental harm that are included in modern design and manufacturing.

Carolyn Steel, an architect and author of 'Hungry City,' sees the world through the lens of food in what she calls as the 'sitopia' approach. Steel aims to use food as a planning tool in how cities are sustainably arranged and designed. She plans to research more on Sitopia along with a multidisciplinary team of practitioners and academics.

Derek Gow believes that the UK government should take inspiration from Oostvaardersplassen campaign in the Netherlands, instead of the slow and conservative conservation approach in the UK. Oostvaardersplassen is a 6,000-acre wilderness that allows nature to proliferate. Gow is involved in he rewilding and reintroduction of species such as the lynx and the water vole.

Ann Pettifor is a key player in the launch of Green New Deal, a campaign that challenges governments to restructure the failing finance industries to save the environment. Pettifor also led the Jubilee 2000 campaign, which aimed to cancel $100 billion of debt by the poorest governments. Pettifor is also an adviser for Operation Noah, a climate change campaign by British churches.

A buyer's guide of high end toiletries is presented. Price and availability are provided for each product mentioned.

A buyer's guide of toiletries is presented. Price and availability are provided for each product mentioned.

A buyer's guide of luxury skin care products that are available in the UK is presented. Price and availability are provided for each product mentioned.

A buyer's guide of skin care products is presented. Price and availability are provided for each product mentioned.