Green Living

Can sustainability be stylish? If Lost Property of London’s eco-accessories are anything to go by, yes it can

Non-stick pan coatings made from PTFE, otherwise known as Teflon, release carcinogens, pollutants and even a World War One nerve gas when heated. So what’s the alternative?

An underrated source of vitamins; nettles, dandelions and chickweed are a nuisance on the lawn but great to eat. Jeff Holman takes another look

Can second hand clothes make a difference? The pieces on offer at Oxfam’s Curiosity Shop in Selfridges certainly can

From birds to whales, Europe has plenty for wildlife watchers to love. William McLennan rounds up some of the best

One of this season’s biggest trends, colour blocking is the coolest way to brighten up your home. Here’s how to do it the eco-friendly way

British eco-hotels are becoming increasingly common but not everyone wants to spend their holiday in a Mongolian yurt. The Scarlet Hotel in Cornwall proves you don’t need to sacrifice luxury to protect the environment

Laura Rudoe, founder of organic beauty brand, Evolve, discusses superfoods, synthetics and greenwash with Ali Thomas

Make this year’s Easter celebrations greener, with ethical gifts from Divine and planting charity, Tree Aid

Upcycled, recycled and 100 per cent green, Ali Gane, owner of online ethical accessories boutique onfriday, rounds up the 10 best eco bags around

With a talent for breathing new life into what most of us would regard as junk, designer, Erik Zwaga, has taken the art of upcycling to new heights

With sunny days on the way, make the most of your weekends with an English day out

Crack open the champagne and bring out the bunting: Ruth Styles looks at green ways to throw a suitably stylish Royal Wedding shebang

Pai's new rosehip-rich moisturiser packs a real punch, says Matilda Lee

From birds to dragonflies and butterflies to bees, Hazel Sillver explains how to turn your garden into a haven for wildlife

Food production has a huge carbon footprint made worse by the enormous quantities thrown away. There's no need to become a fregan, but isn’t it time you started making the most of leftovers? Celebrity chef Richard Fox shows us how it's done

Dutch company, Sustainable Dance Club, have come up with a novel way to party and save the planet at the same time

Thought there was no such thing as a free lunch? As Kara Moses found out, Britain’s edible wild plants, berries and nuts can provide exactly that

From John O’ Groats to Land’s End, Linda Moss’ Organic Places to Stay has green travellers covered

Combining great nightlife and delicious organic food with a fascinating past and friendly locals, Belfast is the perfect place for a British weekend break

Parenting journalist and blogger, Phoebe Doyle, rounds up the best books for your budding eco-warriors

From carbon offsetting to ethical sourcing, Oxfordshire’s Hen and Hammock is proof that retail can be green

Tesco provoked an outcry by offering Clubcard members the opportunity to redeem points for a CT scan. Now, increasing numbers of scans in NHS and private hospitals are causing concerns that we are over-exposing ourselves to radiation

Slovakian mountains provide the perfect backdrop for families who want to try their collective hand at conservation