1. Cut down on meat and dairy  The Government’s Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) says doing so reduces greenhouse gas emissions, slows the rate of deforestation and frees up vital water resources.2. Eat organic Organic food is produced

Fast food gets a bad rap, with many equating “fast” with “junk”. Not so at Chipotle Mexican Grill, a new kind of eaterie, fresh from the States, that promises to give diners “food with integrity”. And that manifests itself in a firm commitment

Mini Naked range, prices from £2.99–£3.99Created especially with baby bathtime in mind, Mini Naked's gentle products are simple, 97 percent natural and kind to peachy-soft skin. The cute caterpillar packaging, soothing no-tears formulas and ethical

, as opposed to e-cards, make sure they are made from recycled paper. Charity shops are a great place to find ethically produced cards.3.    Rather than automatically turning up the central heating when the house gets a bit chilly over the Christmas holidays

ethic and enthusiasm of the hospital’s staff, much of the success of Great Ormond Street can be attributed to the tireless campaigning and fundraising of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.Now, in a new fundraising initiative, an online

not to buy anything new - apart from food, medicine, toiletries, underwear, socks, and children's pyjamas. They weren't totally mad - their aim was to reduce clutter and waste in their homes, to simplify their lives and help the environment. One parent who

it with an extraordinary platform for presenting the new global lifestyle trends for kids.From the classic-elegant look of the big names at Pitti Bimbo to the sportswear at Sport Generation, from the creativity of the brands in the New View and EcoEthic sections to urban

specialties, sweet surprises, dairy diversions and drinks. Where possible, there are also tips for preparing food in advance and all recipes sensibly assume you won’t have much time in the mornings, but still need to produce a balanced meal that can be eaten

-house eco-community that’s carbon-neutral and supplies its own food and fuel. Natural Retreats is an amazing new collection of luxury holiday accommodation retreats that have been founded on sustainable principles, within, or close to, all 14 of the UK

saying “hello” in a foreign language, while for others it may be simply eating in a restaurant with more unusual local foods to sample. Whether your idea of a family holiday is packing the children in the car and heading for the coast, or jetting off