http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/rss/life.xml living a sustainable life, the choices we make or the choices that are imposed on us. en-gb Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:39:41 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/images/tenbeeslogo.png http://www.tenbees.co.uk/ http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/08/l20080805201444.php Electric and hybrid vehicles, a favourite choice of the environmentally conscientious, have recently come in for criticism for being too quiet. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:14:44 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/08/l20080805201444.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/07/l20080710204058.php Green goods will need to become the normal products on our shelves in the future, while products with a big environmental impact will need to change - and much of the time, consumers won't even notice, Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock said today. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:40:58 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/07/l20080710204058.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/07/l20080707162902.php As the G8 gather in Japan to discuss the world economy, African development and the environment, the Prime Minister urged Britons to waste less food. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:29:02 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/07/l20080707162902.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/07/l20080703131148.php The number of UK consumers who are personally concerned about what they can do to protect the environment increased by 33% over past two years and at highest level for two decades, according to a Future Foundation survey. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:11:48 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/07/l20080703131148.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/06/l20080630191204.php The Prince of Wales has published his Household annual report which details his carbon footprint, and the efforts it has gone to reduce it. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:12:04 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/06/l20080630191204.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080513123334.php Last weekend was the first UK Aware event held in London's Barbican Centre.  It seemed the ideal opportunity to find out what people thought were the important green issues, so we did a survey of all the stall-holders. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:33:34 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080513123334.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080512184630.php Great ideas and passion were green and sustainable at last weekend's London Aware event in London's Barbican centre. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:46:30 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080512184630.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080508153722.php Increasing complaints about misleading green claims in ads in 2007 suggested greater public scrutiny of advertisers' environmental credentials. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:37:22 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080508153722.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080508143151.php Research has shown that a typical medium sized server has a similar carbon footprint as a 4x4 Range Rover Sport doing 10,000 miles per year.  A small PC manufacturer in Sheffield have create a server with more power, but only the carbon footprint of a moped doing 10,000 miles per year. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:31:51 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080508143151.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080507170227.php Fair Trade has seen massive growth over the last decade, to the extent that you can now find Fair Trade products in every supermarket.  This weekend sees the 7th World Fair Trade Day being celebrated around the world in more than 70 countries. Wed, 07 May 2008 17:02:27 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080507170227.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080502201838.php Do you feel overwhelmed by the plethora of eco-prefixed products?  It's not an illusion, according to new research, the US Patent and Trademark Office has been flooded with applications for eco-green-organic-earth-friendly trademarks. Fri, 02 May 2008 20:18:38 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/05/l20080502201838.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/04/l20080424111920.php This year is the 12th annual Real Nappy Week (April 21st – 27th). Co-ordinated by the Real Nappy Campaign, the week's activities are concentrating on how parents can help to combat climate change by using Real Nappies. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:19:20 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/04/l20080424111920.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/03/l20080304145727.php Ever wanted to clean with a green conscience but without the performance compromise? A new range of personal cleansing products combining a patent pending natural antibacterial action and biodegradable formulation means you can do just that. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:57:27 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/03/l20080304145727.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/02/l20080228180655.php You would really love to give up the car for the push-bike, but know that shopping would be real drag without it. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:06:55 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/02/l20080228180655.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/02/l20080228174645.php A trailblazing initiative to create the UK's first zero-carbon sustainable suburb was launched in southwest London on Monday. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:46:45 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/02/l20080228174645.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/02/l20080228172537.php How much does it cost the Earth to maintain your lifestyle? A new web resource from the British Geological Survey clearly shows how we all continue to depend on mineral resources to maintain our lifestyles. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:25:37 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/02/l20080228172537.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/01/l20080122171846.php Green ads from Chevrolet, Ozarka and Toyota Prius are among the first to be scrutinised by consumers on a new Web site launched by EnviroMedia Social Marketing. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:18:46 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/01/l20080122171846.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/01/l20080122165515.php B&Q, the UK's largest home improvement retailer, has unveiled a series of initiatives to help it and millions of British home owners to reduce their environmental impact. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:55:15 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2008/01/l20080122165515.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2007/11/l20071130180951.php A new gadget for your mobile phone has been created to help you keep track of your daily carbon emissons. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:09:51 +0100 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2007/11/l20071130180951.php http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2007/10/l20071012161710.php With the release of SimCity Societies, due on November 15, comes a new feature that lets you choose how much of the power is produced sustainably. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:17:10 +0200 http://www.tenbees.co.uk/1/life/news/2007/10/l20071012161710.php