Archived articles from 2006
Prize-Winning Passion for Books
24 Nov 2006
Wendy Cooling, 2007 Winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature, talks about the importance and enjoyment of early literacy and 'the magic between the pages'.
Norwich is the UK’s Greenest Town
22 Nov 2006
A study by Locallife.co.uk has found that Norwich, the only city in East Anglia, is the green business capital of Britain.
Food Not Lawns
21 Nov 2006
How to turn your yardinto a garden and your neighborhood into a community.Food Not Lawns combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject.
SUPERKIDS!
21 Nov 2006
Stocking Filler! SuperKids - 250 Incredible Ways for Kids to Save the Planet. Super Kids arms the young eco-heroes of tomorrow with all the facts, ideas and knowledge they'll need to save the planet.
Cardiff Eco-Hotel
20 Nov 2006
The Copthorne Hotel in Cardiff have been announced the winners of achallenge for organisations to cut their carbon emissions by 10% in 100days.
Join the Great Supermarket Debate
20 Nov 2006
Campaigners are calling for people to become involved in a debate that explores the role of supermarkets in their lives and their communities.
Planet Earth Report
20 Nov 2006
The Living Planet Report is the World Wildlife Fund's biennial statement of the state of the natural world, covering global populations, measuring biodiversity and humanity's demand on the biosphere.
Eco House Completed in St Albans
20 Nov 2006
An eco house has been opened in St Albans, as part of a project by thelocal council, to see how effective their new energy-saving featuresare compared to a home near by.
Europe’s Most Sustainable Commercial Building Opened
20 Nov 2006
A building which has championed the modern use of ancient techniques insustainable construction, was opened this October, overlooking the seaon the White Cliffs of Dover
Water Use Less Save More
15 Nov 2006
This book lists 100 ways in which to do your bit. Tips range from simple measures ñ such as turning off the tap while you clean your teeth ñ to more drastic ones, such as installing a rainwater harvesting system.
Energy Use Less Save More
15 Nov 2006
There are many small things we can do which cost nothing but can make a difference. This book gives you over 100 tips for saving energy, money and the environment
Animate Earth
15 Nov 2006
' 'Animate Earth' represents systems science at its best . . . gives a whole new dimension to what environment-friendly' really means.'óJonathon Porritt
Allotment Gardening
15 Nov 2006
An Organic Guide for Beginners - Allotment Gardening is a practical guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables organically. Aimed at those who have not had an allotment before, or are new to growing their own, it is packed with good advice.
Secret Nature of The Isles of Scilly
15 Nov 2006
With over 200 colour photographs, and maps to guide the reader to the reader to places where rare wildlife can be seen,Secret Nature of The Isles of Scilly is a comprehensive guidebook to the island's wildlife, and to the species that are special to Scilly.
Visionaries of the 20th Century
15 Nov 2006
Visionaries of the 20th Century brings together the lives and works of 100 great men and women who offered inspiration, hope and healing.
Organic Places to Stay in the UK
15 Nov 2006
The Organic Places to Stayis the first guide toinclude B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels, offering organic, local and sometimes home-grown produce.