Newsletter Archive - Green Initiatives

Alternative Burials. One thing in life is certain. We will all die one day and it is becoming more common to consider what impact our funeral will have on the environment. More →

Do you want to help change the world? You, your school and your local community can - together. Shout about is Friends of the Earth's annual activity project for 11-13 year olds, designed to help young people take positive action on environmental issues. More →

For many of us, one reason to be more environmentally friendly is so we can leave behind a healthy planet for our children and subsequent generations. Getting our children inspired by eco issues is another way to ensure this baton is safely handed down the generations. More →

Brits are far more likely than their European counterparts to share a bath or cuddle up in bed in an effort to save energy and money, according to new research launched today (Monday 20 October) to mark the beginning of Energy Saving Week (20-26 October). More →

On Thursday 11th of September my mum and the Medway Mulchers group were invited to visit a special recycling centre in Sittingbourne, Kent called 'SWEEEP' and I went along too. More →

You would think that being green if you don't own your own house can be difficult - you can't install wood-burning stoves or a wind turbine or turn the garden over to vegetables, if indeed you have a garden. But it's not all about the big things. Here are a few very simple tips to show you what you can do, even in rented accommodation, to make a difference to the environment and your pocket...

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