“The planets environmental woes tend to be overlooked as we scramble for the latest high-tech gizmos - and conveniently ignore their energy consumption.” EnergyPlanetsEnvironmentalConsumptionWoeOverlookedEnergy Consumption Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.” IfsHomeEnergyWaterWiseHabitEfficientGood Habits Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“My daughter is a real migraine sufferer; the minute she has a handful of Haribo sweets, she gets a headache. Theres a connection between what the liver cant break down with what goes on to trigger a headache. You just have to be aware.” RealBreakMinutesSweetGoes OnDaughterConnectionsMy DaughterBreaking DownCantHandfulTriggersHeadacheLiverSufferersMigraine Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“Coral reefs represent some of the worlds most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive.” WorldSeaFoundationSpeciesSpotsMarineSpectacularExquisiteReefsMarine LifeCoral Reefs Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“With approximately 75 per cent of our rubbish generated by packaging, a few simple steps - buying loose fruit and veg, choosing products with recyclable packaging, and avoiding individually wrapped portions - can have a big impact.” BigsSimpleStepsProductsImpactFruitBuyingPortionsCentsAvoidingRubbishPackagingBig Impact Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“Over the years, the diamond industry has had a devastating impact in countries such as Sierra Leone, Angola and the Congo, where profits from the sale of diamonds have been used to fund brutal wars, with disastrous effects on local communities.” YearsHas BeensWarCountryUsedCommunityEffectsIndustryImpactProfitLocalsFundDiamondBrutalCongoSierraLocal CommunitySierra LeoneAngola Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“Conservation is key to preserving many of the worlds natural beauty spots, so do your best to help by keeping to designated footpaths and being a discerning souvenir collector.” WorldHelpingNaturalKeysSpotsConservationCollectorsDiscerningSouvenirsFootpaths Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.” PerfectCuttingOilAlternativesFurnitureJuicePolishAcidLemonsOlivesGreaseOlive OilBleachingLemon Juice Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“Vegetable box schemes, local greengrocers, farmers' markets and organic stores are a great place to source package-free foods.” SourceBoxesStoresLocalsFarmersVegetablesSchemesPackagesFarmers MarketsFree Food Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
“Farmers' markets are one of my favourite sources for Christmas goodies.” SourceFarmersFavouriteFarmers Markets Author:Sheherazade Goldsmith
