A systematic attempt to try all sorts of energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly, money-saving improvements led the tester to two contradictory conclusions: (1) that some improvements are so simple and cost-effective that it's dumb not to make the change, yet, at the same time (2) some trendy practices are difficult, expensive, and probably not as good for the environment as a lot of people think.
GreenMyParents aims to a inspire children to lead their families in measuring and reducing environmental impact at home.
Consumers have to make careful choices as cleaning agents for dishwashers often have a high chemical content.
Consumers can now create lists of their favourite eco products (or products to avoid) and publish them via a widget onto any website.
Consumer spending on "ethical" products, from Fairtrade food to eco-friendly travel, has almost tripled in the past decade,
Does the "new normal" mean abandoning the "next new thing" spending of the past 20 years, in favour of enduring priorities?
Despite the downturn, sustainable consumer spending has risen on a wide range of green products and services.
Are natural or artificial Christmas trees greener? The choice may not be as clear cut as it may first seem...
Many products' labels claim their contents are natural, cruelty free, biodegradable etc, but there are now more than 300 eco-labels, and not all are equally valid.
Non-meat eaters help the planet through "climate mitigation", according to the Indian environment minister.
