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Disposable drink bottles: Plastic vs glass vs aluminium

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Buying a drink on the run has worked its way seamlessly into our hectic lifestyles, and despite best intentions is sometimes unavoidable. But does one of the packaging options come out trumps environmentally?

versus-computers

Versus: Mac vs PC

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

We each have a personal preference, but which computer platform is better for the planet?

Dishcloth

Dishcloths versus paper towels

Monday, 27 June 2011

Often, when wiping up kitchen spills, we simply reach for whatever is closest by, without thinking about the eco-impacts of our scrubbing and scouring. G gets to the bottom of this big old mess.

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Versus: Candles

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

They're the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner or relaxing bath, but which candle wax lights the greenest flame?

Toothbrush versus

Electric versus disposable toothbrushes

Monday, 9 May 2011

We pit disposability against energy usage in the humble daily ritual of teeth cleaning.

Microwave versus oven

Oven versus microwave

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

When it comes to heating or preparing a meal, which oven is the greener option?

Wooden Toy

Toy tug o' war

Monday, 28 February 2011

When it comes to buying playthings for the kids, is plastic or wood the more sustainable material?

Water bottles

Plastic Vs Stainless Steel Vs Aluminium reusable water bottles

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Reusing water bottles is an eco-friendly antidote to single-use disposable plastic bottles, but which of the three main material choices is the greenest option?

read a book

Print books vs e-books

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

How do new-fangled digital and old-fashioned print books measure up against green criteria?

Fake christmas tree

Real versus fake Christmas trees

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

A living pine tree is natural; fake trees are cheap and easy to store, but which should we choose to put our pressies under?

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