Eating and driving What you eat may harm the environment more than the car you drive! According to Friends of the Earth, meat and dairy consumption is reaching a record high around the world, quadrupling in the past 50 years. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions are from the global livestock industry – that’s more than the whole transport sector.
			Cornwall Soapbox All their soaps and skincare products are made in their own workshop in Hayle. They don’t buy pre-made bases and therefore every ingredient that they use is chosen with great care without using chemicals or preservatives. None of their products are tested on animals, only willing friends and family. Cornwall Soapbox have been rated as one of the top three ethical producers by the ethical consumer magazine.   This is what the Ethical Consumer Magazine had to say about them: "I rated Cornwall Soap Box as one of our Best Buys because of their genuine commitment to finding ingredients from eco-friendly and fairly traded sources. It's easy for businesses to claim their products are 'green' or 'natural' - it's another thing for them to really put their money where their mouth is."   The online shop can be found at www.cornwallsoapbox.co.uk
			Did you know? The UK insurance industry is the largest in Europe and third largest in the world, with total annual net premiums exceeding £30 billion! Make sure your next quote is from a carbon neutral insurer!
			In the dark over biofuels Almost nine out of ten Britons have no idea that biofuels have been added to their petrol, according to the first ever public attitudes survey on the controversial alternative fuels. The research also revealed that, of those who knew what biofuels are, three quarters would prefer the Government to curb emissions by improving public transport or making cars greener [read more]
			My Eco Store are 3 mums who have a genuine concern for the environment and for their young children’s future. In light of this they have recently launched www.myecostore.co.uk which is an online eco store, selling eco products that cover many areas of our everyday lives, in the house, the office and eco gifts for friends and family.   Their store aims to give you a choice whether you are looking for a bag for life or want to know about your energy consumption helping you to go green and doing your bit to save our planet for future generations.
			National Liftshare Day – 9th June. Carsharing can be used for any type of journey at any time making it the cheapest and most flexible form of transport around. ü     Saves you money on petrol costs ü     Helps you do your bit for the environment ü     Increases employment opportunities ü        Makes boring journeys more sociable ü        You can be chauffer driven!!
			Green Dressmaker Wins Regional Award Durham-based Conscious Elegance, Ltd recently won the Environmental Agency/North Tyneside Council Business of the Year Award. Conscious Elegance is a completely green enterprise. The company strives for 100% sustainability, from the fabrics to the recycled packaging materials. No factories or sweatshops exist here and CE makes a point of sourcing from other small businesses, especially those that allow mums to earn an income while staying at home with their children. For more information, visit www.consciouselegance.co.uk
			The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) predicts a staggering increase in the number of people on Earth from 6.3 billion today to 9.3 billion by 2050. Predicted populations, 2050: India, 1,628m China, 1,437m US, 420m Indonesia, 308m Nigeria, 307m