Here are some of our favourite locations on the World Wide Web for news and views on green living…
GreenMonk offers advisory services to a range of organisations to help them better understand how they will be affected by sustainability issues. The blog provides a round-up of news and headlines on green subjects such as global warming and carbon emissions, as well as posts on the latest technological developments to help with sustainability.
green.tv is a web and broadband channel devoted entirely to environmental programming. The organisers say: “On blog.green.tv we hope to bring you fun and fantastic information to raise your awareness of green issues and get you riled up enough to act.” The blog provides news and opinion on the latest developments on green issues, as well as profiles of other green bloggers.
Hippyshopper describes itself as a “one stop shop when it comes to ethical culture”. The site covers green fashion, food and drink, health and beauty as well as energy-saving issues and carbon neutrality. Product news and daily advice are offered – “everything you need to make you go green,” says the site.
Groovy Green is a US blog that covers international news on green issues and highlights products and the people fighting to make a difference in promoting sustainability. The authors say: “Through this website, we hope to get others involved… Together we can all do a little more to reduce consumption, improve health, and find cleaner alternatives to power the gadgets, cars, and lives we lead today.”
GreenStrides.com shares information and advice on environmentally friendly products and practices for the home and office. There are plenty of facts and tips for those building or improving homes and workplaces. The blog was founded by contributing editor Joyce Benson, who says: “It’s my goal to share ideas, tips, articles, news, and conversations to make it easier to become more eco-friendly. ”
Greenzer offers consumers the chance to browse, compare and ultimately buy greener products from various sources, chosen according to their environmental features and credentials. The site’s blog, Daily Greenz, features news on green topics and environmental advice, as well as tips on eco-friendly and organic products.
