New Laws to Make Washing Powder more Eco Friendly The EU has introduced new laws to curb the amount of harmful chemicals in washing powders and tablets. All washing powders and detergents, including those for the dishwasher, will have to be virtually phosphorous free from June 2013. Phosphorous in washing powders have a harmful effect [...]

When it comes to getting a new car, thinking eco friendly is high up on most people’s agenda. Not only are eco friendly cars better for the environment, emitting less harmful gases out of the exhaust, but also eco friendly cars provide more mileage for each gallon of petrol, saving money, which considering the high [...]

Cab drivers up and down the country are in a drive to save fuel this month as part of an eco-friendly challenge organised by fuel company, Shell. The Smarter Cab Drivers Challenge is a month-long driving challenge to help cab drivers become more fuel-efficient in their driving, which wil not ony help the environment but also [...]

As the cold weather arrives and we begin to wrap up warm many of ensure our homes are running efficiently too, perhaps installing some eco-friendly gadgets to help us save money and use less energy. But we should also look at cars at this time of year as a badly maintained car has more of [...]

Environmental research and conservation has moved a long way in the last few decades. What was once a fringe movement now involves scientists and research institutes from across the world who try and identify and address the problems caused by our presence on the environment. Once such thinktank is Worldwatch, a leading research institute that [...]

It was the Geneva Motor Show last week and while many people assume that motoring and an eco friendly lifestyle don’t go hand in hand, some of the cars at last weeks show may prove them wrong. Eco motoring was the big subject of Geneva this year with some of the top car manufacturers revealing [...]

Part one: Everyday, more and more people decide to make an effort to help the environment. This is great news for the planet but often, people give up quite quickly, either because they are confused with so many mixed messages about the environment, or because living green seems like hard work. But trying to be [...]

Cars are often cited as being damaging to the environment and a prime cause of climate change, and while cars are being manufactured to be more environmental friendly and we the motorist reduce the amount of travelling we do -  driving is still a necessity for many people. However, there is much that a motorist [...]