There has been a lot of attention given to the climate change debate in recent times. Both sceptics and environmentalists have been debating ferociously about the influence of mankind’s behaviour on the climate and what should be done about it.

However, climate change often steals the limelight from other environmental issues that are just as important and just as threatening as the effects of global warming.

There are many other reasons why we should be more environmentally aware and shop for more green and eco friendly products than just climate change and one important reason is Sustainability

Naturally human beings are quite greedy creatures. For generations we have plundered the world and taken what we needed but the Earth’s resources are limited and sustainability is one reason why we should be conscious about what we consume.

Regardless of the climate change debate, the fuels that supply us with energy to heat our homes and run our businesses, cars, hospitals and schools, will eventually run out. Cutting down on our energy consumption and monitoring our energy use is vital if we are to make the resources last as long as possible.

Alternative solutions need also be found and there are many eco friendly products that take advantage of green energy sources. Solar powered gadgets are one example. And a whole range of solar powered chargers, gifts and toys are available.

But sustainability doesn’t just include fuels. From what we eat to what we wear, we need to be conscious of what we are buying. Some fish stocks are running dangerously low and farming worldwide is stretched to its limit so its important we adapt our diet to ensure we can continue to feed ourselves.

Other items too such as cotton, silk, wood and other natural resources can be depleted by overuse. Sustainable alternatives are important in this area too like bamboo which is being used to make bamboo clothing which is just as soft and practical as cotton.

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There are many promotions and companies claiming green credentials but often a lot of messages are confused and finding a supplier of eco friendly products can always be challenging, especially if you are new to the green movement yourself.

But being green is about more than buying products from biodegradable materials or from companies that boast green credentials. Being environmentally and shopping environmentally is about looking at the impact we have in the things we buy and where we buy from.

Here are a few tips when looking to buy eco friendly products:

Always choose a supplier local to you. You may get a price a lot less on the internet but if the product has to be shipped from overseas think of the environmental damage you are doing in the process. Choose a retailer that they themselves buy locally and you can be sure of reducing the carbion footprint of any item you purchase.

Choose a retailer and product that is associated with recognised green associations. Its easy to boast green credentials but most eco-friendly retailers and suppliers will work hand-in-hand with green movements and charities so look for their logos, for instance, if you are buying a washing machine look for the energy star logo.

Make sure you recycle and packaging or boxes that your eco friendly product arrives in. Often, even eco-friendly products arrive with far too much packaging so make sure you have somewhere to recycle it.

Make sure you know what you want before you order. It may be handy to order several items so you can choose what you like before sending the rest back but all that unnecessary travelling adds to the carbon footprint so make sure you order the correct size to start with.

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Christmas shopping can be trying at the best of times but trying to buy green or shop for eco-friendly products can make it almost impossible, especially when it comes to looking for gifts for kids.

But even buying green gifts for children and teenagers can be easy if you know where to look. Young children are perhaps the easiest age to buy for especially with such  a wide range of eco-friendly toys now available.

There are a large range of toys such as eco-trucks and cars that don’t use batteries but rely on kinetic energy. These are great fun for young minds and are as just as appealing as their battery powered rivals.

And solar powered toys are great too. A solar powered helicopter or solar powered toy car makes a fantastic presents that will keep any young mind enthralled.

And for teenagers, desperate for the latest mp3 player, laptop of hand held games machine the perfect eco-friendly complement would be a solar powered charger. Solar power chargers are available that can recharge nearly every device – even laptops. And these solar powered lap top chargers even have the advantage of being able to charge devices whilst you are on the go.

There are also a wide range of natural bathroom products and cosmetics too. An all natural gift set that uses 100% natural products will still smell great and be the prefect pamper present for any young lady. Or you could buy some organic clothes or clothing made from bamboo which is completely sustainable and looks great too.

So Christmas shopping for kids and teens doesn’t have to be bad for the environment and by buying your eco friendly gifts online – it doesn’t have to cost the earth too.

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September 17th, 2009 by Richard N Williams

Being eco friendly or living in an environmentally friendly way is often preached to us from the media, government, friends and colleagues. But eco friendly living can often be confusing with mixed messages coming from different quarters.

For instance some people claim bio-diesel is a green fuel as it produces les CO2 than conventional fuels. Others argue it takes up valuable arable land and that the fuel is essentially foodstuffs that could go to feeding people. So it becomes difficult to know who to believe.

And as being green is all about thinking about how individually we effect the environment – often what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work, or can be practical, to another.

However, there are a few things that many people agree can go a long way to helping the environment and most people can fit into their lives:=

Recycling. Recycling is perhaps the most important thing that we can do that directly help the environment. When you consider how much rubbish each of us throw away each year it soon becomes clear that reducing that amount will make an individual difference. Recycling bins go a long way to make things easier too.

Buy organic products where no harmful chemicals/pesticides have been used. Whilst they may be more expensive but anything we can do to help prevent pollution of our countryside and seas will benefit generations to come. Its not just about organic food either, organic clothing and other organic products are available.
Try and use natural alternatives. What was good for grandma is probably good for the planet too. Old fashioned methods such as drying clothes on an clothes airer will not only cut down on your carbon footprint but also reduce your energy bills.

Try different energy methods. Hybrid cars are one way of using new technology but replace some of the battery powered stuff with say solar powered gadgets. Even consider using solar powered chargers to recharge your laptop or ipod. Every little bit helps.

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The summer is not only a great opportunity to recycle, help the environment and save money it is also a fantastic time to have some fun and there is no reason why you can’t enjoy the sunshine whilst helping the environment too. Here are ten great eco-gift ideas to help you make the most of the sunshine:

5. Preparing for winter. The summer is a great opportunity to begin preparing for an eco-friendly winter. Recycled paper can be turned into slow burning eco-fuel for open fires by using a log maker. These compact logs can then be kept dry until for the colder months and kept in a log store providing lots of free and green heating for the winter.

4. Composting. Keeping your garden fed and healthy can be both green and free when you start composting. Large wooden composters (choose one made from recycled wood) can be kept in the garden but those food scraps from the kitchen can be kept in a ceramic compost crock to save you running back and forth to the garden every five minutes.

3. Catching up with your recycling. While recycling bins can be used any time of year we tend to through more rubbish out in the warmer months. Specially adapted trio recycling bins are a great idea that divides a normal kitchen bin into three colour coded section  which makes recycling so much easier.

2. Clothes shopping. Everyone loves shopping for a new summer wardrobe and dressing fashionably doesn’t have to mean we can’t dress green. There are huge ranges of eco-fashions and organic clothing for women, men, children and babies available.

1. Drying clothes. The sunshine is a great opportunity to dry an air clothes completely free of charge. However, Mother Nature doesn’t always respect laundry day but there are plenty of eco clothes airers on the market that allow clothes to be dried indoors without turning on that wicked tumble dryer.

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