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Alasdair says ...

Why do I think green is good?

Common sense and pragmatism.

Like most of us, I'm not a zealot or a radical. I just think that it makes sense. Why smear chemicals on your skin? Why eat insecticides? Why not save energy where you can? It's just the common sense thing to do. And even if you aren't sure about global warming and climate change isn't it just the sensible approach to say "well if I cut back I'll be helping improve things one way or another"?

Ben says ...

Since becoming a father I have found myself thinking more and more about the long-term future and what sort of the world my daughter will grow up to inherit.

It's given me a new perspective on life and especially on green issues. It makes me especially keen to see our "leaders" do a bit of leading on issues such as climate change. But since I only get the chance to make my voice heard every five years or so – when they beg for my vote – I'm also very keen that we all do what we can for the common good.

I have never considered myself an eco-warrior but I do think society as a whole needs to think a little more about the choices it has made for itself. We all have a responsibility that we just mustn't shirk.

Nick says ...

The environmental message is not going to go away!

If we care about our World and the general wellbeing of all mankind then we should rank environmental issues higher up the political agenda. I feel strongly about this topic and worry about what the future will bring for my children and their children’s children.

How can we be so selfish in ignoring all the warning signs about climate change, indeed we can witness it with our own eyes every day. Just take the current UK climate whereby the Met Office have trouble forecasting from one day to the next. There’s a reason for this! We must all play our part even though the case for climate change is still very contentious, we won’t get a second chance to put it right.

That’s why I believe everyone can contribute in their own way NOW.

Tanja says ...

They say that beauty is only skin deep. In which case I say please take very good care of your skin!

I have always made sure I know what is in the products I am using and to me it makes far more sense to use products that are natural.  There is so much out there it does get pretty confusing but I hope some of my posts will help.