http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/Latest updates from MSN Environment UKMicrosoftEnglish5Green Livinghttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457801http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457801With only eight weeks to go, preparations are stepping up a gear for polar explorer Pen Hadow's Catlin Arctic Survey team.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457800http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457800If watching Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman steam up the screen in new film Australia has given you itchy feet, you'll be pleased to find out that going Down Under isn't as eco-unfriendly as you'd think.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457799http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457799Is going green is one of your New Year's resolutions?Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457798http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457798British wildlife - including Marsh Fritillary butterflies, puffins and lesser horseshoe bats - has suffered at the hands of the weather for the second year in a row, according to experts at the National Trust. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457797http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457797If you're treating yourself to a lie-in during the festive season, why not upgrade to some organic bedlinen?Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457796http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457796Britain's leading supermarkets have agreed to a 50% cut in the number of carrier bags given out by spring 2009.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457795http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457795Meat-loving eco-enthusiasts will be glad to know that the Co-operative has made some resolutions of its own - and they include looking after animal welfare.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457794http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457794Whoever thought getting old meant getting less active didn't know the baby-boomers.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457793http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457793Santa and his elves might be loading up his sleigh with presents in time for Christmas delivery, but now that the runway is melting due to global warming, how will they ever take off? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457792http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12457792It happens every year: you make some great resolutions, stick with them for a few days, a week, a month, and then bam - it all goes out the window. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12139920http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12139920The run-up to Christmas and its many trimmings can leave most of us with fuller tummies, lighter purses and overindulgence burdening our eco-consciences.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12139916http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12139916So you've switched your fairy lights to LED ones and have decked out the kids in jumpers instead of turning up the heat? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12050787http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12050787Despite rumours that they parade around with hairy armpits and refuse makeup, even the most eco-conscious of women still want to look good.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12118285http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12118285Are you young, green and adventurous? Then you'll be glad to hear about Outward Bound's new green course, which just started this year.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12050782http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12050782A giant "Christmas tree" made from thousands of recycled plastic bags is set to light up the world's biggest greenhouse.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12015414http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12015414The smart car has just got smarter.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12015413http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12015413One wouldn't normally associate Kenya with cowboy shirts, but in the age of 'reduce, reuse and recycle', even the strangest - and most glorious - of combinations can be had.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11994473http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11994473Little Jimmy might be the keenest recycler your home has ever seen, but when he goes to school all those green intentions go straight in the bin, the UK Youth Parliament has warned.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11957511http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11957511A goat might not seem like much of a present to you or me, but goats - as well as other 'charitable' gifts - have formed the backbone of a pioneering gift catalogue that has smashed through the £50 million barrier.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11957508http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11957508Genetically modified food has taken modern life by storm - and a new exhibit at London's Science Museum is asking you just what you think about it.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11915358http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11915358If you're looking to reduce the impact of what is traditionally the most polluting time of the year for British households, you can now look forward to purchasing greener gifts, food and drink and other Christmas essentials via a new online ethical loyalty scheme called Green Rewards. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11915353http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11915353The Co-operative has become the first retailer to convert its entire own-brand cotton wool range - including baby and skincare products - to Fairtrade, in a move that echoes this year's earlier conversion of the supermarket chain's hot beverages and sugar ranges.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11879223http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11879223Cutting down on our carbon emissions is a prerequisite of any household these days - be it eco or not.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11848972http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11848972Just in time for the holiday season, ethical retailers Izzy Lane are giving a whopping 30% discount off of everything - knitwear, skirts, jackets, coats and vegetarian shoes.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11777894http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11777894Brighten up your mood and the dark winter nights this Christmas with some jewellery from ethical Colombian label Taguabella.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11826484http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11826484If you live in East London and haven't done your Christmas shopping yet, make a beeline for the Eco Design Fair at the Old Truman Brewery this weekend (December 13-14).Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11777893http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11777893Next Christmas may be a whole year away, but Green Santa is already putting plans in place for Christmas 2009 with the launch of a new interactive website.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11749561http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11749561Worried over the state of the continent's beaches and want to see them cleaned up in 2009? Then vote for the beach you'd like to see cleaned the most through Corona's new Save the Beach campaign.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11749556http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11749556Looking to shed some pounds this holiday season? Why not take a Manchester mum's example then and shed some watts, not weight?Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11713840http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11713840Worried because a veggie is coming round to yours this holiday season and you have no idea what to cook? Don't panic - just go online to VeggieVision.TV and download a free book full of recipes.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11713837http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11713837Design-savvy eco types rejoice - we've found an ultra-trendy gift that's green AND affordable in spite of its designer pedigree.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11688582http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11688582A supermarket chain is turning its food waste into pet food in a unique environment move. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11688581http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11688581Tired of doing your bit for the environment when the whole rest of the world can't seem to take note? Well you can now rest easy as Britain's greenest hotel opens, setting the standard for eco-friendly hotels across the UK. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11641032http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11641032Feel like going on a rant about carbon offsets? Now there's a forum for your thoughts.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11661525http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11661525Scientists around the globe have linked up with around 100 children at Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) in celebration of International Polar Year in an effort to teach kids about climate change.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11619706http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11619706Ok - so they're not available until January 2009, but we like these eco speakers so much we thought we'd tell you all about them in advance.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11600099http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11600099If you thought you were having an ugly day, you ain't got nothin' on an eyesore Christmas tree dubbed the worst in Britain. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11600098http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11600098Wondering if the subject of climate change could ever get more popular - or cooler? You just wait - as the Energy Saving Trust has appointed Mother to lead its national creative consumer campaign. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11563215http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11563215It's one of the things that we most often leave on standby and allow to ooze out energy, but now - thanks to O2 - mobile phone chargers have just got a whole lot greener.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11563216http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11563216If you like Spanish design with a hint of Orientalism, dig recycled products and have quite a few quid to spare, then you'll love Leblas's unique collections of jewellery.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11524608http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11524608A workable climate change strategy might be getting closer, but the renewable energy industry has questioned the delivery details of this week's tighter emissions reduction budgets proposed by the Climate Change Committee.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11688578http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11688578Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11524605http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11524605UK drivers could save more than £5 billion per year in reduced fuel costs by adopting smarter driving techniques, according to the Energy Saving Trust.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11485362http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11485362Nearly everyone in the UK is trying to do their bit for the environment, according to new research.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11485361http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11485361Wondering what our Government is doing to tackle climate change? Tuesday December 2 will see the launch of a major new public health initiative to address climate change, as health leaders and workers come together to respond to the urgent problems arising from global warming.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11440939http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11440939Just when we thought it was a day for victory, leading environment advisors warn that the UK's first ever Climate Change Bill lacks a robust and up-to-date scientific foundation and - worse yet - is ultimately flawed.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11411224http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11411224You can just see the headlines - BoJo Strikes Again - as campaigners warn that London Mayor Boris Johnson's decision to scrap the western extension to the city's congestion charge zone will increase traffic and pollution and diminish revenues.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11377841http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11377841As three new Acts of Parliament go on the statute book, householders and drivers are being challenged to save energy and cut their carbon emissions under the Government's ACT ON CO2 People Power challenge, launched nationwide this week.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11345993http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11345993It might be a corporate monster, but Starbucks UK has showed its green side by joining the Fairtrade Foundation and committing to selling 100% of its espresso coffee as Fairtrade by 2009.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMThttp://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11345992http://environment.uk.msn.com/green-living/article.aspx?cp-documentid=11345992If you thought you needed another reason to reach for the bottle, now you've got one: wine just got a bit greener as the Bordeaux wine industry announced its aims to reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2050.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:25 GMT