Politicians, charities and protesters fill our televisions, newspapers and blogs with endearing and impassioned pleas for greener investments, greener societies and – overall – a greener future. So with government investment either directly in, or to attract, greener industries, this … Continue reading
Author Archives: James Martin
The “Manipulated” or the “In Control”; Which are you?
Think of a recent change to a policy in your area, or council, or even your country. A small change; like a new recycling bin? Or a larger change, like new Tax rules? Now how involved were you in making … Continue reading
Flying Green: Where are the green airliners?
For those of us fleeing to warmer climes to escape the upcoming winter, spare a thought for our environment. Yes, as environmentalists (or, as seems to be the norm; environ-mentalists. Oh dear) we do always give thought to the greener … Continue reading
A Christmas Clearout: A Gift to Many
Yes, that is right; it is indeed that time of the year again. Bah. And Humbug. However, I promise it really isn’t any reason to despair. Indeed, this article is here to help de-clutter your life and all for a … Continue reading
Ten Ways in Which You Can Influence the Government
On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being poor and 10 being good…how would you rate your council? Your national Government? Wider bodies – such as the EU? I imagine that not many of you will be giving top … Continue reading
Waste Policy For England: When New Governments Inherit “Old” Policies?
Does a new government develop upon the progress of the departed party? Or is everything thrown out and a fresh approach taken? This article shall briefly present two key documents dictating waste policy in England; Labours “Waste Strategy for England … Continue reading
Recycling With Wales
It’s not too often that you may consider your government over-ambitious. Perhaps even less often you expect they shall live up to your expectations. It is exemplary then, that the Welsh Assembly can lay claim to being both ambitious in … Continue reading
Aarhus Convention
The Aarhus Convention – known in long form as the “Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters” was held in Aarhus, Denmark on 25th June 1998 and has since been … Continue reading
Introduction to the Waste Framework Directive
The Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is an integral piece of legislation reinvigorating current policies and inspiring new practices to protect the health of society and of our environment. But what is this directive and what is it about? What is … Continue reading
The Beginners Guide…to the Beginners Guides
OK, so you want to go green(er)? But where to start? Should you improve your know how on why we need to change – so as to justify to the neighbours why a goat is eating their bushes? Or…should you … Continue reading
