Television interiors guru, Oliver Heath, has launched EcoCentric, a website dedicated to beautiful products that are also environmentally and ethically sound. From Fairtrade bedlinen to eco-friendly glass and low-energy lighting, the products are a

Kidscase childrenswearThe restyled, and totally chic, Kidscase webstore is now live - great news for parents with discerning taste and a love for responsibly sourced clothing. It is now easier than ever to shop for the stylish Dutch childrenswear label which couples contemporary ...

, such as organic cotton and wool. Check labels to see that natural, water or vegetable dyes were used. 3 Research and reuseThere are plenty of excellent companies offering stylish, eco-friendly furniture. But it’s even better to reuse and recycle, so see if you can

– in areas of breathtaking beauty. To find out if the place you are staying really is environmentally friendly, visit www.responsibletravel.com for a ten-step guide.

1 Invite a friend Walking is a simple, cheap and popular form of exercise, and it will be much easier to get your child on board if one of his friends comes, too.2 Watch wildlife Research by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds shows

parenting tips from Junior:Five ways to pack an eco-friendly lunchFive ways to enjoy a country ramble

, so get close to your child and cuddle up together.4 Have a cuppaHot drinks and steaming bowls of soup are excellent environmentally friendly ways to stay warm and negate the need to turn up the central heating.5 Eat heartilyWho can resist a delicious

1 Travel with friendsIf you must use a car, start a lift-share scheme with other parents. You will lower emissions, and save money on petrol, too.2 Be proactivePut a piece in the school bulletin or website inviting parents to join your scheme

1 Reduce, reuse, recycle The detritus of just one junior school pupil’s packed lunch generates a huge 30kg of waste per school year!2 Get rid of unnecessary packaging If you must wrap sandwiches, use recycled aluminium foil (£2.95 from www.ecotopia.co.uk) and then take it to your...

. Every year thousands of tonnes of plastic toys, batteries and unrecyclable wrapping paper are taken to landfill and can take over 500 years to break down. As we become more aware of environmental issues within our own lives, sometimes it is easy