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Addressing Climate Change in Your Transport Policy
An article on developing a climate friendly transport policy at work....
Airport Expansions: The Green Debate
Airport expansions are never far from the headlines, and always controversial. From Heathrow’s third runway to expansion in Liverpool and Stansted, we outline the green debate around airport expansion...
All About Green Banking
Green banking refers to how environmentally friendly your bank is, and how committed to green and ethical policies they are. To understand more, we’re taking a look at green banking in more detail....
Alternative Forms of Insulation For Your Home
Alternative forms of insulation offer a number of benefits over traditional materials, enabling us to cut our carbon emissions – and our energy bills – with a range of sustainable options....
Barack Obama and Climate Change
Barack Obama and climate change: find out what the new US president’s policies are on climate change, both domestically and internationally, and how the climate change debate will develop under Obama ...
Being at the Vanguard of Change
This article proposes the necessity of change if businesses are to thrive in a coming period of apparent ecological instability and encourages social and cultural -as well as technical - innovation....
Biofuels and Climate Change
Biofuels have obvious appeal as a way of addressing climate change concerns, but with some doubts emerging over some aspects of their production, how do they really measure up?...
Building Insulation & The Effect On Climate Change
The benefits of insulating your business property to save carbon emissions and money....
Calculating and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Calculating and Reducing your carbon footprint, including a definition of 'carbon footprint'....
Cavity Wall Insulation and Energy Saving
Cavity wall insulation is one of the most effective ways to cut heat loss and carbon emissions from our homes – as well as saving us money on our energy bills....
Changing Working Practices To Save Energy
A look at improving working practices to save energy....
Climate Change and The Canteen
Climate change policy for the work canteen or eating area...
Climate Change and The Office
An article about saving energy in the office including information about Energy Saving Gadgets and contact information for the Carbon Trust....
Climate Change and The Storeroom
An article addressing the efficient use of the store room in order that carbon waste be avoided at work....
Climate Change and The Washroom
An article discussing the best use of cleaning equipment for the work Washroom and the best use of water and electricity to ensure a better ecological environment....
Climate Change and Your Fleet
An article introducing issues surrounding the implementation of a sustainable transportation policy with regard to your company 'fleet' of vehicles....
Composting and Climate Change
Composting is a simple method, we can all adopt, to help combat climate change by increasing the amount of carbon that is contained in soil. Not only does composting help us reduce our carbon footprin...
Customer Satisfaction & Climate Change
An article outlining the benefits of having a sound environmental policy in terms of customer satisfaction....
Developing a Climate Change Policy
Developing a climate change policy for your small or big business....
Double Glazing and The Effect on Climate Change
Double glazing is an excellent way to make your home better insulated, and ultimately has a positive impact on the environment. Find out more about double glazing and its green benefits here....
Driving Emission Zones & Climate Change
Driving emissions zones are sections of urban areas either completed restricted to certain vehicles, or subject to a fee. Here we explain how both congestion charging & low emission zones lower pollut...
Educating Your Staff on Climate Change
An article about the importance of staff education regarding climate change....
Effect of Carbon Emissions on Ocean Chemistry
The effects of CO2 on ocean chemistry are often overlooked in the global warming debate and may threaten many kinds of sea-life with extinction by the end of the century....
Employee Care & Climate Change
An article proposing that climate change policy be considered as a factor of 'employee care' by employers....
Encourage Children's Interest in Climate Change
There is a wide number of ways in which children can become interested in helping their community, society and environment. Encouraging your child to take an active interest in climate change will als...
Energy Help for Your Business Sector
An article about the ways in which different sectors are broadly addressed according to their nedds with regard to cutting carbon emissions....
Energy Performance Certificates & Climate Change
Energy Performance Certificates have been introduced so home buyers can see how energy efficient a property is. Find out more about the Energy Performance Certificate initiative here....
Farmers' Markets & Climate Change
Farmers’ markets epitomise the ‘think local’ ideal, bringing locally grown and sourced produce to consumers, ensuring low food miles and less CO2 emissions....
Financial Help Towards Saving Energy
Financial help for companies wishing to cut carbon emissions....
Financial Incentives To Save Energy
On the financial incentives for saving energy at work...
Government Policy on Climate Change
An article on government climate change policy in relation to business....
Green Car Insurance
The concept of a green car insurance policy may seem ambiguous – but green car insurance is one way you can become more environmentally friendly if you have drive. Find out more about green car insura...
Green Travel Insurance
Uncovering just what green travel insurance policies offer and how green travel insurance can help improve our carbon footprint when we travel and go on holiday....
Help Prevent Climate Change in Your Community
“Think global, act local” was one of the environmental movement’s first rallying calls; with climate change established as the issue of the moment, community action has never been more relevant....
Help Prevent Climate Change in Your Day-to-Day Living
A few simple changes to the way we live our day-to-day lives can help us all make our own contribution towards preventing climate change....
Home Dining and The Impact on Climate Change
The choices we make when we dine at home can have major effects on our carbon footprints and the whole of our personal contribution to climate change....
Home Information Packs & Energy Performance
Find out what Home Information Packs are, how they’re adding to the climate change debate, and how elements of the Pack will help to make our homes more green and energy efficient now and in the futur...
How can we Prevent Climate Change?
To help you get to grips with climate change, we’ve identified key areas we should all address to help prevent climate change. Read our tips & become more environmentally friendly – it isn’t as diffic...
How Climate Change Affects Insurance Premiums
Worsening climate is increasing the amount of flood and extreme weather damage that we have to make an insurance claim for. Insurance premiums therefore will continue to escalate in order to provide a...
How to Be a Low Carbon Citizen
Combating climate control requires individual effort. Being more aware of the way in which you currently do things, in the home, will help you make the necessary improvements and adjustments so that y...
How to Become a Carbon Neutral Family
Being carbon neutral is not just for big businesses; families, too can become carbon neutral and many of the changes needed to do it are surprisingly easy to make....
How to Create Sustainable Schools
Caring for the environment, and each other, across different cultures and countries, is an important part of being sustainably aware. Sustainable development, within a learning environment, must there...
How to Encourage Sustainable Development
Sustainable development integrates our present day needs with our future requirements. Taking the environment, economy and social practices into consideration however, requires a better understanding ...
How to Offset Your Carbon Emissions
Carbon offsetting represents one of the simplest and most directly relevant ways for each one of us to address our own carbon footprint and minimise the harm we do....
How to Reduce Our Waste
How do we start to reduce the staggering amount of waste we produce and throw away? Reducing your waste is easy – take a smart approach to rubbish using our step by step technique....
Hybrid Vehicles-Advantages and Disadvantages
Hybrid cars are more fuel efficient & produce less CO2 than regular vehicles. We’re setting out the pros & cons of getting a hybrid vehicle, which may be helpful if you’re considering a greener vehicl...
Identifying Workable Solutions for Climate Change
Although industries and businesses are already working to implement changes, that will help control climate change, there are still many workable solutions available to explore....
In the Bathroom: Impacting Climate Change
Next time you head to the bathroom, try and adopt some of our environmentally friendly and energy saving tips which are good for the environment and even your monthly finances....
In the Garden: Impacting Climate Change
Our gardens are there to be enjoyed, so we’ve come up with some clever ways to minimise your garden’s impact on the environment. From hosepipes to patios to plant life, read our tips for going green i...
In the Kitchen: Impacting Climate Change
Our kitchens are busy places - but it’s still easy implement greener practices. Help is at hand with our handy guide to going green in the kitchen, taking you through everyday tasks and jobs in the ki...
Loft Insulation and Climate Change
Installing loft insulation is one of the most energy efficient steps you can take in your home to combat climate change. Read how to install loft insulation, & about the benefits....
More Environmentally Friendly to Get a Second Small Car?
If a second car is a necessary purchase, it is recommended that you consider ways of reducing your carbon footprint by buying an environmentally-friendly vehicle....
Organic and Low-Carbon Food Choices
Switching to a low-carbon diet can help each one of us to make a stand on climate change whenever we pick up a knife and fork....
Performing a Climate Change Audit
An article describing a proposed method for looking at incomings and outgoings in relation to energy consumption and waste....
Power Generation & Climate Change
Creating sustainable energy for the workplace....
Public Relations and Your Climate Change Policy
Climate change is undoubtedly a priority concern for all of us. Not only can it impact on our business and community, but the effects extend and affect us on a global level. Understanding the importan...
Recycling and Rubbish Facts
60% of what we throw away could actually be recycled rather than thrown away as rubbish. Here are some statistics and facts to shock and inspire you into action over rubbish and recycling....
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint-Green Driving Tips
To help you cruise your way into a greener way of driving, here are our top ten green driving tips – all as easy to implement as checking your mirrors and putting your seatbelt on....
Regenerating Local Communities
Making our local communities greener through regeneration is another way local people can help make a lasting difference – read how a greener community can be achieved....
Save Energy, Make Money
An article on the benefits of saving energy at work, including advice on calculating savings prior to making any significant changes....
Saving Water to Help Prevent Climate Change
An article on saving water for businesses....
Supermarkets & Climate Change
Could supermarkets open the path to green and ethical products for the everyday consumer? It’s certainly possible to shop at a supermarket with the environment in mind – here, we explain how to shop g...
Supporting Local Businesses
Here are some ways you can support local businesses, which will also help to cut your carbon footprint. Your local actions could be as small as buying your bread at your local shop rather than a super...
The Climate Bill Explained
The new Climate Change Bill finally came into force in November 2008, setting out the legislative requirements for the UK’s framework on climate change. But what exactly is contained within the Bill a...
The Importance of Using Less Paper in the Workplace
An article about reducing paper use for businesses in order to help the environment....
The UN Climate Change Talks in Poznan
Find out how much progress was made at the UN Climate Change Talks in Poznan, Poland, and how the road to achieving an environmental successor to the Kyoto Treaty in 2009 is underway....
Tips & Advice For Green Energy Use
Green energy is a more environmentally friendly way to power our homes. But what is green energy, how does it work and how green are green energy suppliers? To answer your questions, here is the lowdo...
Tips & Advice on How to Have a Greener Holiday
It can sometimes seem hard to enjoy a holiday without compromising our green ideals, but with a bit of thought, we can have a break which doesn’t cost the earth....
Tips & Advice on How to Recycle Waste
Recycling is one of the greenest ways you can deal with your excess waste. Here is a step by step guide to recycling in your home, how to get started and how best to keep up your good recycling habits...
What are Green Finance Options?
The growing range of green finance options means that it is increasingly possible to make financially sound investments, insurance and mortgage arrangements that – quite literally – needn’t cost the e...
What Are Green Mortgages?
It’s important to consider the ethical stance of your mortgage lender, and with more of us caring where our money is being placed, green mortgages are available. Here, we outline some of the most popu...
What is Being Done to Stop Climate Change?
From the Kyoto treaty to smaller commitments people are making to do their bit for the environment, we’re setting out what is being done to help prevent further damage to the environment....
What is Climate Change?
In the first of a series of climate change articles, we examine what climate change is, the impact of climate change, as well as what we can do to combat the effects of climate change to the environme...
What is Happening as a Result of Climate Change?
We’re looking into what’s happening as a result of climate change – from rising sea levels to new extreme weather conditions. Here are some of the immediate concerns affecting us now....
Why we Should Recycle
Recycling is a big part of the ‘going green’ crusade, and one of the first things you can get involved with when making your lifestyle more environmentally friendly. Here, we explain why....
Will Congestion Charging Come to Manchester?
Manchester voted against a congestion charging scheme for the city in December 2008. Here we recap the main Yes and No camp arguments for and against the congestion charging scheme, and the environmen...