The European Union Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is held between 11 and 15 April 2011. During this sustainable week hundreds of events are organised in all parts of Europe to show, promote, discuss and celebrate energy efficiency and renewable energy. Wherever you are in Europe, you can join the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2011 and organise …

Sustainable energy – Wind Power Wind power is power derived from wind which is then used to generate electricity or mechanical power. Wind turbines are usually used to make electricity and for mechanical power wind pumps are used. Wind power is quite rapidly being embraced by the world, although there are still some groups of people who are opposed to it, as …

In this article we’ll be exploring sustainable green products. What kinds of sustainable products are out there, and how they can help you and your family to live a sustainable life. Our top five green products are listed below, these are sustainable products we have tried over the years, and can’t live without! Some of …

Sustainable agriculture is basically farming whilst using the principles of ecology. Different countries all over the world use different practices for sustainable food which involves sustainable agriculture in the development of these practices. Below we discuss responsible and sustainable methods of agriculture which if embraced by the world could make a huge difference to the …

Eco design and sustainable design cover a wide range of design topics. But eco design is generally referred to as the life cycle of the product, it factors in many principles, raw materials, manufacture, retail, use and end of life. Below we discuss each individual topic and look into it in a lot more depth. …

In this article we will be looking into sustainable furniture, what it is and what it actually means for the environment, yourselves and your family. Sustainable furniture, is furniture made from sustainable materials, sustainable materials are materials that are capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage. You will often find that sustainable furniture or sustainable products are crafted out of …

In this article we’ll be looking into what is actually included in the term ‘sustainable energy system’. In essence, sustainable energy is energy which comes from natural resources, that is renewable. This term is also referred to as ‘renewable energy’. Examples of  these could be wind, sunlight, rain, tides and geothermal heat. Sustainable energy systems …

Our top ten living green tips! Our living green bathroom cleaning recipe: Perfect for even the muckiest of bathrooms, works every time, just put 1 1/2 cups of bicarbonate of soda mixed with 1 cup of filtered water, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice, 1/2 drop of essential oil in to a 1/2 …

One of the easiest ways for you and your family to live a sustainable life, is to start by ‘eating the seasons’. Eat the seasons, refers to making the most of what nature has to offer at particular times of the year. There are many good reasons to start doing this, it reduces the energy …