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Beach litter down but charity issues balloon warning

Ethical Living 22 Mar 2012
The amount of litter being washed up on the UK's beaches fell last year, according to new data. More

Shoppers urged to go Fairtrade for Mother's Day

Ethical Living 16 Mar 2012
Sons and daughters have been urged to help workers and producers get a fair deal ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday. More

UN says safe drinking water target met early

Ethical Living 06 Mar 2012
A target to halve the number of people around the world without access to safe drinking water has been met. More

Fairtrade sales see double-digit growth in 2011

Ethical Living 28 Feb 2012
UK consumers have increased their consumption of Fairtrade products in the face of high inflation and rising bills. More

Green organisation hails increase in carpet recycling

Ethical Living 28 Feb 2012
Thousands of tonnes of old carpet avoided going to landfill last year, according to new industry figures. More

Fall in river levels prompts call to save water

Ethical Living 20 Feb 2012
People across England are being asked to help conserve water as supplies across the country fall. More

Travel scheme helps boost car sharing

Ethical Living 20 Feb 2012
A new project aimed at encouraging hospital workers in Wales to leave their cars at home has been hailed a success. More

Fortnightly collections increase recycling rates by 50%

Ethical Living 17 Feb 2012
The recycling rate in Cardiff has risen by more than 50 per cent since the introduction of a fortnightly bin collection service. More

Homeowners sought for research by green energy company

Ethical Living 17 Feb 2012
A series of initiatives have been launched to help homeowners save money on their energy bills. More

UK's native ladybirds at risk from 'invader'

Ethical Living 07 Feb 2012
An Asian species of ladybird, introduced to aid pest control in Britain, has been blamed for a fall in native numbers. More

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