Boasting vibrant cities, countless historical treasures and lush rolling countryside, England has much to offer green travellers, says Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… The eco travel guide to England Ruth Styles | 25th August 2011 Ethical … problematic as does the massive amount of waste that still ends up in landfill each … lagging behind its Scandinavian neighbours on recycling, alternative power sources and …
From recycling schemes to conserving green spaces, Ruth Styles rounds up the UK's eco-friendliest places to live
… Leicester Travel holding-shot.jpg From recycling schemes to conserving green spaces, … the best schools are, what you can afford and what the local amenities are like, it’s … (29.15) of householders who recycle their waste. Nonetheless, the city’s many new …
Last month’s downpours might have put you off water for life but that doesn’t mean a watery getaway isn’t worth a look. Ruth Styles rounds up 10 of the best
… Skagen Fjord Nature Outdoors Kayaking Scotland Wales Narrow Boat England holding.jpg Last … everything from composting paper and food waste to recycling water and making use of eco-friendly …
The queen of green yoga wear talks to Ruth Styles about the brilliance of bamboo textiles and explains why it’s time to give your iron a break
… about the brilliance of bamboo textiles and explains why it’s time to give your iron a … drive, and I find that we are all bloody wasteful! I come from a family where my … leave it to dry. I don’t believe in ironing - waste of time!’ And that, along with the …
Want to see a new city and get fit at the same time? Then try doing it by bike...
… Berlin holding.jpg Want to see a new city and get fit at the same time? Then try doing … green technologies and a dedicated recycling programme, while the Cavendish was … eco-friendly lighting and the composting of waste food. There are plenty of places to eat …
Clear and well written, Julie Hill's opus sheds light on the issues of waste and consumption but provides solutions that are too simplistic to be of real use, argues Ruth Styles
… Stuff Ruth Styles | 20th January 2011 Reviews WasteRecycling Consumption Reviews Green Alliance … Tax 51zecbd5z2l._sl500_aa300_edit.jpg Clear and well written, Julie Hill's opus sheds …
From food to fun, we've got the skinny on how to make this year's festivities the greenest ever
… country gearing up for the annual spending and feasting frenzy that is Christmas. But the … sources of additional (and unnecessary) waste over the Christmas period; paper cards … water reaches boiling point more quickly. • Recycling empty bottles from your Christmas …
Crack open the champagne and bring out the bunting: Ruth Styles looks at green ways to throw a suitably stylish Royal Wedding shebang
… Royal Wedding Kate Middleton Party Food And Drink Fashion Decorations Society Green … Crack open the champagne and bring out the bunting: Ruth Styles looks … Bagasse is a natural material made from the waste fibre created by sugar cane processing, …
The designer and Estethica founder chats to Ruth Styles about upcycling, showcasing new green talent and why eco-design has earned its place at the top table of British fashion
… Livia Firth Reclaim To Wear Speedo Upcycling Recycling Central St Martins Tesco orsola.jpg The designer and Estethica founder chats to Ruth Styles … label created a dress made from pre-consumer waste for the supermarket’s Florence and Fred …
Forget France; the UK is home to some of the coolest holiday spots on the planet. Whether you want scenery, natural phenomena or a dose of eco-luxury, there’s a British break to suit you
… has wildlife watching opportunities galore and a wealth of historical sites. So why then, … has more going for it than flight-free and low-cost travel. ‘The only way to educate … everything from composting food and paper waste to eco-friendly cleaning products. Use …
Once seen as a style-free zone, green fashion is officially cool. Ruth Styles tries on 10 fashion-fabulous brands for size
… Ruth Styles tries on 10 fashion-fabulous brands for size Lost Property of London Why? … Quirkly, girly prettiness combined with zero-waste cutting techniques and recycled, vintage … from recycled leather offcuts, pre-consumer wasteand sustainably sourced wood and cork. …
Whether it’s rugby, cricket or football you’re into, there are ways to make your sporting pursuits a little greener. Ruth Styles and Catuxa Argibay have more
… pursuits a little greener. Ruth Styles and Catuxa Argibay have more With Rugby World … Cup action, the returning Champion’s League and the heroics of the England cricket team … trade it in too soon though – over 30kg of waste clothing per person ends up in landfill …
Combining great nightlife and delicious organic food with a fascinating past and friendly locals, Belfast is the perfect place for a British weekend break
… | 16th March 2011 Ethical Living Belfast Ireland Weekend Breaks UK Travel Society Green … Combining great nightlife and delicious organic food with a fascinating … use of recycled rainwater, minimising food wasteand using only recycled, organic and …
Eco-friendly smalls anyone? Green Living editor Ruth Styles meets the duo turning burlesque glamour into planet-pleasing nipple pasties
… dreaming up ever more creative ways to turn waste into desirable fashion. But despite the … of tractor tyre shoes, paper clip earrings and cassette player clutches, one area where … if East London sisters, Sophie Holloway and Alice Holloway-Smith, get their way. The …
The Nordic flair for design has taken eco-fashion to new heights and is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow, says Ruth Styles
… The new north: why Scandinavia is leading the world in eco-design … put together programmes to boost the use of waste fabric and to promote the use of local, … of green measures covering everything from recycling incentives to power use, extending …
Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week, we're talking textiles
… Ask the Ecologist: cotton, hemp and bamboo - which is the green choice? Ruth … Textiles Bamboo Hemp Cotton Silk Fashion WasteAndRecycling Society holding.jpg Green Living …
Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week, we've put leather under the microscope
… Ruth, I read your piece on hemp versus bamboo and organic cotton, and I was wondering what you have to say about … Area in Karachi, only half were discharging waste after proper treatment. Another chemical …
There’s more to an eco-friendly closet than FSC timber (although that helps). From getting rid of clutter to reworking old clothes, here’s all you need to know about stylishly sustainable storage
… So what to do with all the unloved, unworn and unwanted pieces heaped at the back of your … tonnes of textiles ending up in the UK’s landfill sites every year, according to DEFRA . … toxic chemical use, forced labour andwaste. We have the opportunity to affect …
She’s one of the world’s most successful models and a seasoned environmental campaigner. Now Erin O’Connor has the packaging problem in her sights. Ruth Styles met her to find out more
… Living Erin O'connor Fashion Sodastream Recycling PrecyclingWasteAndRecycling erin-holding.jpg She’s one of …