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We’re always pleased to hear from new companies which are becoming more popular due to their ethical and environment credentials. Here, Stuart Gooding from Finisterre explains a bit about his company. “Authenticity, innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability are nourishing the growth of what’s been called ‘the perfect brand’. “What’s in a name? Well, ‘Finisterre’ means [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Clothing Brand Finisterre Making Ethical Waves

With Swine Flu being in the news so much, hand santisers (although spelt with a ‘z’ on this product) are all the rage with every shop form the cheap to the high-class selling them. But this is the first natural and organic hand sanitiser I’ve seen. Made by Surya Brasil, this Moisturising Hand Sanitizer kills 99.9% [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Surya Moisturising Hand Sanitizer Eco Product Review

Not strictly to do with the environment, but growing a moustache/mustache may err save on shaving products or something. Anyway, Movember is an international even where men get involved in raising money for prostrate cancer by growing a moustache. I (Adam) have joined in with this and I am 16 days in – you have a [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Grow a Mo for Movember

Shaped just like regular roof tiles like I have on my house, these dark blue Solé Power Tiles are roof tiles designed to sustainably convert sunlight into electricity “without compromising aesthetics”. Made by SRS Energy in Philadelphia, who say “the Solé tiles are made from a high-performance polymer often used in car bumpers, are lightweight, unbreakable [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Solar Panel Roof Tiles

Completely the wrong time of year to post a story about this but who cares, it’s a neat idea. Oak Hall has introduced a line of eco-friendly caps and gowns made from 100%, post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Named “GreenWeaver” is made of fabric spun from molten plastic pellets. The result is a fabric so comfortably soft [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Recycled New Graduation Gowns

Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties by Libuse Binder is yet another green tips books. What is different about this one? It’s targeted to people in their 20s (as you can tell by the title), and provides ideas, resources and proven strategies to help those twentysomethings take action and make a change. It [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 200910 Ways To Change The World In Your 20s Book Review

A Germany company has come up with an eco house that you put together in blocks – like Lego. The HIB System is an eco-friendly home design that’s soundproof, insulated and energy-efficient without the use of any chemicals or toxins. The modular blocks are made from naturally cut local Black Forest pine and there’s a wide [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Eco Lego Houses

Nick from Big Green Smile has written an interesting post on how the Government is rewarding communities trying to stop climate change: Communities battling to stop the ecological damage of climate change could receive a share of a £10 million government fund. Twenty successful communities will receive funding from the Low Carbon Communities Challenge, which will be [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Communities Fight Ecological Effects Of Climate Change

Previously I wrote about WILD Foundation’s World Wilderness Congress 2009 that is taking place in the week of November 6th. Well, they’re planning on “groundbreaking and incredible social media coverage”. Besides live blogging, tweeting and slide shows that will be available on a central splash page, a dedicated channel will be established on Qik. This [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009Groundbreaking WILD9 Social Media Coverage

This article was written by By Simon Migliano of VoucherCodes.co.uk A green lifestyle often leads naturally to money-saving but sometimes the green choice can seem to be the more expensive, creating real dilemmas when finances are tight. However, with the help of some useful online resources, clever technology and a little innovation, you should rarely be [...]

All information is © Life Goggles 2009How to Save Money Being Green