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Should Gardeners End Their Love Affair with Peat?
Mining peat unlocks stored carbon into the atmosphere, and there are far better alternatives to help your garden grow
Can I Buy a Christmas Tree and Be Green?
Christmas trees come at a high human price, so branch out into the fairtrade option and have yourself a guilt-free Christmas
Plastic bag use plummets in supermarkets since 2006
Use of carrier bags down 43% in four years, says Waste & Resources Action Programme, but recent figures show fresh rise
What’s the carbon footprint of … doing the dishes?
Finally, an answer to one of the most frequently asked green-living questions: is it better to handwash or use a dishwasher?
• More carbon footprints: nuclear war, cycling a mile, more
• Understand more about carbon footprints
What’s the best way to leave a legacy in a will for conservation causes?
Which wildlife conservation charities or causes would you prefer to see your money benefit when you die? And what’s the best way to make the most of any money you leave behind?
