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Ask G
Ask G: What's a good replacement for cling wrap?
Thursday, 6 November 2008Like their shopping bag counterparts, plastic products such as freezer bags and cling film are not environment-friendly.
Ask G: How do you create a natural pool?
Tuesday, 4 November 2008If diving into a freshwater lake or river appeals more than a chlorine pool then you will like the idea of a natural swimming pool.
Ask G: What's a family-friendly way to clean carpets?
Friday, 31 October 2008Carpets can have a relatively short lifespan if not cared for properly, but the range of chemicals found in commonly used carpet cleaners mean that these products often do more harm than good.
Ask G: What to look for in a carbon offsetter
Monday, 27 October 2008There are a lot of choices when it comes to offsetting travel.
Ask G: Should I offset my carbon?
Tuesday, 21 October 2008It's true: not all carbon offset schemes are created equal. But first, let's look at why it is vitally important to offset your travel.
Ask G: Is sodium percarbonate good for the environment?
Tuesday, 14 October 2008Sodium percarbonate is a bleaching agent used in various cleaning products. It dissolves at low temperatures making it an effective stain removal or bleaching agent in cold water.
Ask G: Which type of office paper is the greenest?
Thursday, 9 October 2008Buying environmentally friendly paper is no walk in the park. From recycled fibre percentage to chemical bleaching, the market is flooded with brands making various claims about their impact on the environment.
Ask G: Where do you get 'no junk mail' stickers?
Tuesday, 30 September 2008I deliver junk mail for exercise and I would like to distribute 'no junk mail' stickers with my deliveries, as people have asked for this. Where do I get these stickers?
Ask G: Are biofuels really carbon neutral?
Wednesday, 24 September 2008Biofuels exploit the fact that crops breathe in carbon dioxide. Once they are harvested, these crops are either fermented to make ethanol, or their oils are used directly as simple fuel substitutes.
Ask G: Is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate really that bad?
Thursday, 18 September 2008Sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) and it's cousin, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) have received a bad rap. These chemicals are found in shampoos, shower gels, mouth rinses, toothpaste, detergents, and even in some foods.
