Green

Greece might be in dire financial straights but for the country’s best-known natural beauty brand, things have never been better. Ruth Styles caught up with Lena Korres to find out why

Can detergent make the green movement sexy? According to Method co-founder Adam Lowry; cleaning products are just the start. Bethany Hubbard caught up with him to find out more

As the weather heats up, gardeners’ thoughts are turning towards seeds. We round up the top spots to pick up organic, ethically produced seeds

Robert Louis Stevenson’s account of his epic 1879 journey through the Cévennes is one of the high points of travel literature but as Ruth Styles found out, there’s still plenty to be discovered

Spring might have sprung but that doesn’t mean you have to rush out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Our experts explain how to get a new look without harming the planet

From wool insulation to wood-burning boilers, a greener property is possible. Bethany Hubbard rounds up the key things to look out for

Leather is no longer the only option out there for footwear but do the eco credentials of leather-free alternatives stand up to scrutiny?

Although currently out-of-favour with the UK government, eco-towns may still offer the best hope for creating sustainable communities

From turning old clothes into bags to making plastic cups into fabulous pencils, spring-cleaning just got lucrative

You don’t need to go to Africa to nail this season’s tribal trend. Priyanka Mogul explains how to wear it the eco-friendly way

Done with daffodils? Treat your mum to some gorgeous natural beauty goodies instead. The Ecologist has some suggestions

From wood chips to lights that turn themselves off, Lake Garda’s Lefay Resort and Spa offers an unusually green experience to travellers. What’s more, says Ruth Styles, the views of the lake and mountains are sensational

Need some destination inspiration? Ruth Styles rounds up the travel blogs that are making greener getaways cool

Run out of space in your garden? Look to higher ground and you’ll find an eco-friendly solution

If you haven't sorted the valentines present out yet, we've rounded up some sugary (and eco friendly) suggestions

Whether organic cotton, local wool or Scottish cashmere, textiles were all natural, with Danish designers proving that sustainability and style can mix, says Ruth Styles

In part one of our Copenhagen Fashion Week special, Ruth Styles talks sustainable style with Stine Bauer Boskov and Julie Villumsen – the brains behind hot Danish eco-brand, The Baand

Whether you’re in the market for an organic French farm or a spot of skiing in the Scottish Cairngorms, there’s an eco-friendly half term break for you and your family

Thinking of trading in your old fridge? We’ve got the lowdown on how to get hold of electricals that are genuinely green

From natural facelifts to slow beauty, Ruth Styles takes a look at the trends, products and brands set to hit the big time this year

What could have been a rip-roaring yarn with an important message is spoiled by unlikely dialogue and overly simple characters, says Daniel Copley

It’s resolution time again so start 2012 on an eco-friendly note by cutting out food miles and eating less meat

Technology is constructive but also hugely destructive. It’s high time that we begin to think seriously – and innovatively – about tempering its damaging effects

Pile of leftover turkey driving you crazy? Here's our guide to dealing with it the eco-friendly way