People living in Somerset are for the first time recycling more waste than is being sent to landfill sites, new figures for 2007/08 have revealed.

Do you scoff at company-made labels (i.e. internal labels) and only go for the non-profit, third party born eco-labels when buying green office supplies? Or do you take both with a grain of salt, comparing the merits of "private" and "public" labels?

What would it take for you to revolt against every accepting a plastic bag from a store again? A sea animal choking on one?Every time a shopper chooses paper or plastic they have to make the wrong choice, but are not even offered the right one!

Even if you live in the heart of the concrete jungle, it's still possible to carve out a sliver of soil to call your own. With a little know-how you can turn that empty window box by your driveway into a beautiful "food forest."

"This is our moment. Perhaps you never thought you'd get a chance to play hero. Here it is. " ~ from Orion Magazine.

Will Congress do something to cut gas prices before you drive off to the beach this summer? Not a chance,energy experts say.Truth is that despite the flurry of bills being debated on Capitol Hill,Congress cannot control the global price of oil.

What do you wear to work? Synthetic fabrics may require expensive dry cleaning involving potent chemicals that can contribute to air and water pollution when not handled properly. The alternative? Check the label,avoid anything that needs drycleaning.

Landfill sites can be restored as green spaces according to the recently published results of a ten-year study into the issue.A common method for'closing'the landfill sites involves sealing with a clay cap.

Country Home magazine just released the Top 400 Green Cities in USA. If you are in one of them, please visit this site, and perhaps you'll add your laptop or desktop to the Green Drive campaign