• Coventry University wins Green Flag award for 13th year

    The university's city centre campus has won an award for its green spaces and environmental sustainability

  • mobile phone cases may now be biodegradable, but phones alas aren't E waste - get rid of it correctly

    Old mobile phones and laptops are filling up the nation's cupboards. But where there's waste there's money, as the saying goes, and you could earn some for your old tech. And possibly more to the point, you'll be doing the planet a favour by recycling it

  • To buy or not to buy leather? Is it eco friendly? A tough decision...

    Leather's natural so it's good, right? Well, no, it's not that simple. Leather production remains a dirty business with many industry players still having a long way to go in terms of cleaning up their act. So is 'vegan leather' the answer? Well, no, that can be greenwashed hogwash too!

  • Recycled plastic rug from nanimarquina Rugs for the garden

    When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...

Accessories

Sprout's grow-your-own pencils

Danish eco company Sprout has taken window sill food cultivation up a notch with their plant a pencil and watch it grow...basil, tomatoes, parsley, micro greens, whatever takes your fancy

Reclaim Nation recycled wood
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Recycled plastic rug from nanimarquina
Rugs for the garden

When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them...

Events

Antiques, recycling at its prettiest

Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which running through the year