lifestyle stories

crumby contribution

Andrew Youl, Bristol

July 2007

I generally live a pretty 'green' lifestyle - shopping locally, growing some of my own food, not driving wherever possible, using a green energy tariff and energy efficient light bulbs, composting and recycling to name but a few things;  I've ...read more...

eco education

Olivia Desborough, Bristol

July 2007

A year ago I was working in the travel industry, promoting luxury tourism and regularly flying out to Italy.  I would only occasionally shop at a local organic store (when I felt I could afford it) and, despite some misgivings, I continued to ...read more...

low carbon driving is possible!

David Howard, North Somerset

March 2007

I have been concerned about the ever-increasing price of Petrol and Diesel and so decided to do something about it. In 2005 I purchased a 2nd user Toyota Prius (classic) and immediately noticed my petrol bill fall as the hybrid was much more econo ...read more...

living - low carbon fashion

Shauna Chapman, Devon

March 2008

In August 2007 my husband and I moved to Brixham from London so that we could launch our ethical clothing business, Quail By Mail. There are a lot of eco fashion shops popping up all over but what makes Quail different is that we produce our own e ...read more...

clever cooling?

John Butcher, Somerset

March 2008

Did you know that a very cheap way of heating water using sunlight is to pass cold water between two sheets of black plastic laying on a sloping roof?  I did this at Wellington School with my Inventor's Club, and heated the water by recycling ...read more...

starting on my carbon reduction journey

Ian Shergold, Bristol

March 2007

Climate Change, and our contribution to it has become increasingly high-profile over the last few years. Politicians of all parties, business leaders, the media and even ‘celebrities’ are talking about issues and asking us all to help ...read more...