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Six ways to have a greener holiday
By Clayton Johnson on 03/08/2010 17:39:33
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
Holiday closer to home There are plenty of places to holiday in the UK that offer you the chance to make a much smaller carbon footprint than you would catching the plane to a far-flung destination. What’s more, you can opt for increasingly exotic UK breaks. Opt to stay in The Tr...
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Make your garden a haven for wildlife
By Junior on 18/04/2013 11:28:00
Create a place where birds will bask and insects will investigate with these green-fingered tips
As Earth Day 2013 comes around on April 22, our thoughts turn to how we can all protect our precious environment.Turning your garden into a happy haven for wildlife helps the environment, provides hours of fun for children, educates them about
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Eco-conscious children's books
By Fiona McKim on 09/03/2012 13:21:21
Go green with Junior's favourite environmental reads
My Green Day, by Melanie Walsh (Walker, £10.99) Ages 3+An optimistic and encouraging picture book with simple and sunny illustrations that compliment the sage advice contained within. Children of all ages can benefit from Walsh's ten suggested activities for green living and the ...
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Beaneasy Dream
By Lucy Phillips on 28/05/2011 22:31:31
Highly Commended in our Best Cot Design category
Beaneasy Dream €1,295 Designed to echo the shape of a mother’s womb, the ethos of the Beaneasy Dream is all about cocooning your baby in safe and snug surroundings to provide the perfect secure, nurturing environment. Judges’ comment“There’s a
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Earthborn Paints
By Junior on 01/07/2009 00:00:00
Give your walls a splash of gorgeous and eco-friendly paint
Warm, radiant and good for the environment, Earthborn Paints have created a gorgeous range of clay and water based paints that are free of oils, acrylics and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Earthborn are the only paint company in the UK
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 11:22:17
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
environment, here families are free to wander through the park’s 500 acres without constraint, interacting with nature and modern sculpture alike. This combination of down to earth accessibility and a collection of sculptures by some of the leading artists
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Winner Best Eco Nappy 2012 - Naty
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 22:35:07
The eco-pioneers who are leading the nappy revolution
Natty nappies are designed with baby, parent and the environment in mind. The disposable nappies are made from renewable and natural materials and keep oil-based plastics (that traditional nappies are made from) away from your baby's delicate skin
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The Design Team Behind The Stokke Sleepi
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 10:11:00
The design team behind the award winning Stokke Sleepi on what makes a great cot
environment that is comfortable, secure and easy to move from room to room. Of course Sleepi isn't just for babies. It grows into a cot, a bed, a junior bed and when your child has outgrown it, it can be used as a sofa or even as two chairs! What are you
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How to have an eco holiday
By Junior on 17/04/2013 00:00:00
It's Earth Day on April 22 - here's how to have a greener, happier holiday
on offer. Today, many companies offer eco-friendly tour packages, and it is easier than ever before to select a company that can arrange your green travel plans (visit www.responsibletravel.com). Travelling should not ruin the environment that you go to see
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The rules of rock-pooling
By Fiona McKim on 15/05/2012 12:46:06
Have an exciting coastal adventure with your child
to treat the seaside ecosystem with respect and stay safe, warm and dry for a happy day out.1. Wrap up wellWhile our rugged British coastline makes for a beautiful landscape, it can also be a harsh environment for children’s sensitive skin. Make sure your
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