Competing Carpooling Platforms Launch iPhone Apps
April 27, 2012 by Jo
Filed under Green Living, Travel & Tourism
If you are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to travel, check out carpooling. With the high cost of fuel, carpooling has become increasingly popular. European carpooling platform BlaBlaCar has launched its iPhone app in the UK
Planet Positive – ’7 Days to Sustainability’ Campaign
April 26, 2012 by Jo
Filed under Green Living, News & Reviews
Non-profit making charity Planet Positive has announced their ‘7 Days to Sustainability’ campaign, aiming to help businesses realise the benefits of sustainability.
Guest Post: Cheap and Easy Ways to Start Going Green
April 25, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Eco & Green Tips, Guest Posts
Spring is one of the best times of year to think about ways to become more eco-friendly. Trees are growing, flowers are blooming, and due to the increasing sunshine and warmth, we tend to find ourselves enjoying more of what nature has to offer. As a direct result, this makes us more aware of wanting [...]
Guest Post: Ford Focus to Be First Electric Pace Car in NASCAR
April 23, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Featured Posts, Green Living, Guest Posts
When you think of NASCAR, the first thing to come to mind might be the guttural sounds of car engines. Or the smell of burning rubber and gasoline or the feeling of hot wind washing over you as the race cars speed by. The first thing you think of probably isn’t an electric car. NASCAR [...]
Family Days Out
April 19, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Family, Things To Do, Top Picks
Whenever there’s a school holiday, parents are often faced with the problem of keeping their children entertained. While they may appear overjoyed at being away from school, boredom can quickly set in. If that’s the case, you want to find something for them to do, but some activities can seem expensive. However, there are discounts [...]
Guest Post: What Is the Expiration Date on Your Electric Car Battery
April 19, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Featured Posts, Green Living, Guest Posts
Gas prices are so ridiculously high right now that when people think about trading their current gas guzzler for an electric vehicle like a Ford Focus, Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf, the focus tends to be more on how much money that they can save in gas rather than any of the maintenance that’s required [...]
Guest Post: Africa’s best green hotels and lodges
April 17, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Guest Posts, Things To Do, Top Picks, Travel & Tourism
As a continent undergoing much upheaval and change both culturally and economically it is crucial that as a tourist destination; Southern and Eastern Africa in particular, this region of the world is appropriately and sustainably managed to ensure the longevity and conservation of some of the world’s most diverse and fragile ecosystems. The Serengeti, the [...]
Guest Post: The Viability Of Installing A Wind Turbine On Your Land
April 16, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Energy Suppliers, Featured Posts, Green Living, Guest Posts
Thanks to self imposed targets put in place by the government, the UK is committed to producing 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. This equates to around 35% of its electric. Whilst the intentions are good, the execution is proving somewhat more problematic. The truth is that many of the most suitable [...]
Guest Post: Green Business Entrepreneurs Success Summit
April 15, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Featured Posts, Green Living, Guest Posts
With a name like that, who needs a description? Okay, so you might be wondering just when and where this conference takes place, not to mention who is invited, how much it costs, and what you will gain by attending. When you first set your eyes on the Green Business Entrepreneurs website, you might think [...]
Guest Post: Why Some Eco-Friendly Products Are Expensive and Why You Should Still Buy Them
April 14, 2012 by Brenda
Filed under Featured Posts, Food & Drink, Green Living, Guest Posts
Buying eco-friendly products and living a “green” lifestyle can sometimes seem a little expensive. The reason environmentally friendly products typically cost more than their non-green counterparts is due to a variety of reasons. – Smaller companies more-typically produce green products – Products are often manufactured locally to reduce the carbon footprint – Green products contain [...]















