Green Living

Camping needn't mean crowds, drunk people tripping over your guy ropes and queues for school-style washblocks. Find yourself a tiny campsite, says Dixe Wills, and you'll have an altogether different holiday

It's one of the healthiest, most versatile 'weeds' around. Asian countries have enjoyed the benefits for centuries. So where is the market for homegrown UK seaweed?

WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is not just a cheap way to see the world - it's a hands-on way to learn new skills of sustainable living

To keep prices down, Laura shops around and gives food co-ops a whirl...

Some like it hot, others like it... raw. A vegan diet based on uncooked plant food is good for the planet - but is it right for everyone?

This extract from the new book <em>Homemade Kids</em> offers some inspirational ways you and your kids can get stuck back into local life

If you're lucky enough to have gluts of tomatoes, this extract from The Preserving Book shows you how to use them in mouth-watering recipes

Insulating the floor can be fiddly, messy and costly. Luckily, there are simple, cheap options too as Sue discovers

Getting practical can save you money, make you more self-sufficient and gives you the potential to have a broader green impact too. So get that tool box out...

There are certain rules of thumb when it comes to storing, freezing and heating food in plastic containers. Read on to find out how to use plastics safely

PHOTO GALLERY: The Ecologist picks its top ten t-shirts made from organic cotton, hemp or recycled materials

Small, inexpensive changes can add up to big savings when it comes to greening a rental property

This extract from The Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Maintenance will help you identify the source of, and fix, nasty noises

Tips for passing on green fingers, and a taste for vegetables, to your sprogs

Sylvia is riled when her distinctly un-environmentally-friendly office receives a recycling award from a dubious source...

Sprouts are a 'living food' bursting with nutritional value. Here is a simple guide to sprouting seeds at home

Sue has a brief love affair with solar panels, but realises that if she shies away from the thorny issue of solid wall insulation, she's throwing good money after bad

The low-down on one of the best natural skin moisturisers and a guide to which products contain it

Idleness usually sees Tom through most of life's trials. But not gardening. Oh no. Nature took one look and ran amok

Stuck for ideas when you're stuck with the kids? Here are five outdoor activities from the Wildlife Trusts' new book '152 Wild Things to do'

From joining campaigns groups to making your garden more wildlife friendly, there are many ways to get involved with saving the natural world. Read on for inspiration...

Add flavour to freshly caught UK fish with these two simple recipe ideas from Nick Fisher's new book, Sea Fishing

Muck in and tuck in with these green, weekend away ideas

Few sports bring you as close to nature as angling. Here's how, why and where to get started