lifestyle stories
clever cooling?
March 2008Did 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 it from the swimming pool. The temperature increase was 7 degrees C.
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living - low carbon fashion
Shauna Chapman, Devon March 2008In 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 exclusive range of clothing and only use organic, fairtrade and ethical fabrics but better still all the manufacturing is done in East Devon.
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eco education
Olivia Desborough, Bristol July 2007A 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 buy food flown in from the most exotic and remote locations because they provided the rich and diverse tastes to which my palate had become accustomed.
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crumby contribution
July 2007I 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.
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low carbon driving is possible!
David Howard, North Somerset March 2007I have been concerned about the ever-increasing price of Petrol and Diesel and so decided to do something about it.
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starting on my carbon reduction journey
Ian Shergold, Bristol March 2007Climate 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 with solutions. There are numerous campaign groups, and government sponsored campaigns telling us to do this, and do that, all with the intention of reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases such as CO2.
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Bristol Climate Countdown on 24 October was an afternoon of fun highlighting the need for action on climate change. On the FSFC stall people could get climate change resources and enter a draw to win eco-prizes!
Over 300 new supporters! Paignton Zoo's Green Solutions Festival ran from October 24th-November 1st with demonstrations, competitions and activities to help people reduce their impact on climate change. The FSFC stand attracted over 300 people to add their name to the supporters li...
Fair Shares, Fair Choice featured at September's Organic Food Festival, Europe's largest showcase of all things organic, with great success, with over 400 new supporters backing the principle of 'globally fair and safe carbon shares for everyone'.
Fair Shares, Fair Choice has been chosen by the SDC as a Breakthrough Idea of the century. The campaign, which supports ‘globally fair and safe carbon shares for everyone’, features in the report as a breakthrough idea for personal carbon budgets.
If you are holding a climate change awareness event contact Fair Shares, Fair Choice for free educational resources including Carbon Calculator worksheets, tips & challenges for low carbon living, and a 4 minute film!
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