We're in the Book of Green.....

A new eco-living directory Book of Green has just recently been published, and is the most comprehensive guide for all those genuinely wishing to lead a greener lifestyle. The guide is completely free and is available nationwide through WHSmith, Borders and across the UK in high street eco stores, online eco stores (including Greener by Nature) as well as The Eden Project and Kent Eco Village.

The guide includes hundreds of approved ethical companies across a wide range of sectors - business services, health and beauty, home and garden, green energy, green parenting, travel and food and drink. Book of Green is intended to show everybody how to easily reduce their carbon footprint, live a healthy lifestyle and make a personal positive impact on the environment by integrating truly ethical products and services into their daily home and family lives.

The guide comes in a handy A5 format and is printed in vegetable inks on 100% recycled paper. An online flip magazine version is also available at http://www.bookofgreen.co.uk//.

Greener by Nature is proud to be supporting Book of Green and you can find us listed on page 58.

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SPECIAL OFFER - 20% Off All Trevarno Products during May

Here at Greener by Nature we are offering 20% off all Trevarno skincare products during the month of May (while stocks last). Trevarno products are made in Cornwall and they are among the first pioneers in the modern natural and organic skincare market. Their organic certification ensures that the pure ingredients used in their range are not only kind to your skin and well-being but kind to nature as well.

The range of products make beatiful gifts with simple and stylish packaging. There are ranges for Men, Women and Babies.

Details of all ingredients can be provided upon request. All ingredients are sourced from ethical and sustainable sources and many of the products are also suitable for vegans.

Home Allotments

To have little or no garden to speak of is no longer an excuse not to have a go at growing your own food. If you have limited outside space but big ideas of being able to put your own crop of fruit and vegetables on your table, help is at hand. These fantastic 'Home Allotment' kits are the perfect answer. They are perfect for smaller spaces and stylish enough to grace any patio or balcony.

These planters come in four different sizes and comprise of a planting bag with drainage holes and a willow surround. Available in sizes designed for Vegetables, Potatoes, Salad and Herbs.

Visit our Greener by Nature website for details of their dimensions.

Here at Greener by Nature, we have planted ours, along with several pots, so keep checking back as we update the blog with their progress!! So far, we have planted peas, french beans carrots, lettuce, spring onions and potatoes. Strawberries and tomatoes to go in at the weekend. Here's hoping for a good harvest! If you are growing your own, please share any advice and tips you may have. We would love to hear from you, especially if you, like us, have little or no garden and are getting creative with your planting!

Vote for Mootral!

A small Cardiff based company with global ambitions to reduce carbon emissions from the livestock industry, has just been shortlisted in the FT Climate Change Challenge competition as one of five finalists with the most innovative global soloution to tackle the effects of climate change.

Mootral, together with Neem Biotech Ltd, have developed a unique feed supplement for livestock that significantly reduces their methane emissions in cows and sheep. The garlic based extract is a natural antibiotic which works by fighting the bacteria in the stomachs of cows and sheep. The company is managed by a team of entrepreneurs passionate about tackling climate change.

It is believed that there are over 1 billion cows on earth estimated to produce a total of 500 billion litres of methane a day, which means that cows are responsible for more than 20% of all greenhouse gases globally!! Michael Mathres, co-founder and director of Mootral considers cow farts to be the most underrated cause of climate change and that is why Estonia, Ireland and Denmark are introducing 'cowfart tax'.

Although Mootral already exists, it is currently undergoing final dosage tests, with a view to launch at the UNFCCC Copenhagen Summit this December.

Voting ends at 5pm GMT on April 1.

So go on, VOTE for MOOTRAL!

Spring Cleaning in Period House Magazine

The new April issue of Period House magazine is now out, and we have a great credit for the fabulous Maison Belle Spring All Purpose Cleaner, in a feature asking whether it is possible to give your home a thorough Spring Clean in a 'green' way. Those of you who are already converts to the Maison Belle range of cleaning products will know the answer already!

The article also lists top eight natural cleaning remedies and your natural store cupboard essentials needed to help keep your home clean and fresh without the use of any harsh chemicals.

Thank you Period House. The feature looks great!

Fairtrade Fortnight 23rd Feb - 8th March 2009

Fairtrade Fortnight starts on Monday 23rd February and runs until 8th March. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the two billion people – a third of humanity – that still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too.

Fairtrade is a people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. We all need Fairtrade more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for people and planet.

Take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 and play your part by joining a powerful global movement for change!

Between noon on the 6th March and noon on the 7th March, you can also eat a Fairtrade banana and be part of the biggest banana event. Get your family and friends involved too and "Go Bananas!"

For more information about Fairtrade fortnight and details of how you can get involved or events happening in your area, follow the link to The Fairtrade Foundation.

Check out our website for special Fairtrade Fortnight offers, exclusively at Greener by Nature.