Green consumer news

Eco-beauty expert Jen Marsden writes today that within the UK, there is currently no existing government legislation or definition that states what natural organic beauty is. [More]

A tax aimed at encouraging energy saving in the home could hurt consumers, an expert has said. [More]

Worried by the reports this morning that Ofgem is predicting rises of up to 60% in our annual energy bills? Well, worry some more! [More]

British supermarkets have been told to make information on how much packaging they produce available to the public. [More]

The Government plans to issue a pamphlet with advice on how to help save the planet [More]

Energy companies are slow in passing on savings to their customers to the tune of £74 pa [More]

Boots has ended its membership of the Ethical Trading Initiative. [More]

Save 60l of water a day and £200 a year with Big Green Smile's water and energy saving kit. [More]

British Gas has a scheme running where if you get them to insulate your home you will get a rebate of up to £125 in council tax. At the moment the scheme is running with 64 councils and installs loft and cavity wall insulation. If you are interested call them on 0845 9717731 or you can ge... [More]

Environment Agency recomends compulsory water meters in every home [More]