Learn to love your council
It’s easy if you try, says Stephen Bates. Just think of all the trips to the dump it saves you Councils! Can’t live with them. Can’t live without them. When
Catch the sun
Sunlight is a plentiful source of energy, but is it really worth our while trying to tame it? Joe Clancy looks at how families have saved money as well as
‘I was green when it was whacky’ – Green dilemmas, with Benjamin Zephaniah
How does he balance a love of his sports car with doing his bit? Caroline Rees investigates the poet’s sacrifices and indulgences Which activity gives you the warmest doing-my-bit glow?
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Noxious gloop, anyone?
The experts make it look easy. A bin full of vegetable peelings, a soupcon of shredded newspaper … et voila! Perfect crumbly compost. So why, asks David Newnham, is my
‘Life was bliss’
Verite Reily Collins enjoys the Charente’s water … and wine Floating along on the Charente, chilled wine to hand, we agreed with King Francois I; this is a beautiful river.
The fastest way to slow down
Once the backbone of industry, Britain’s canals have survived to provide relaxing and peaceful family holidays. Carol Davis reports from on board a narrow boat While thousands in Britain were
Green idol: Leonardo DiCaprio
His film The Eleventh Hour is a “complexly new departure” for superstar Leonardo DiCaprio, “and about as far from everything else that I’ve done that it is possible to be”.
The ultimate green wedding
• Invitations: Use email for invites, set up a website for responses and to give details of directions, gift lists and accommodation. Make sure anything printed is on recycled paper.
…And relax – honeymoon in (green) style
As you plough your way through the never-ending things-to-do lists and tackle that seating plan, allow yourself the time to relax and dream of your honeymoon. To help you chose
My big fat green wedding
As you prepare for your special day, spare a thought for the environment. Whether you just want to nod in its direction or choose to make a grand gesture,