tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:52:42 +0000Christian LivingEnvironmentClimate ChangeResourcesInitiativesrecycleTreesfair tradeenergynewsBankBooksCopenhagen Climate Change ConferenceEpsonIPCCIntroductionRainforestsTravelagricultureappliancesbulletincartridgeelectronic goodsemaileventsglobal warmingmobile phonesprinterweeklyTips, resources and ideas for good living!http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)Blogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-4296714515416744053Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:03:00 +00002010-11-14T15:03:22.580+00:00SCOTTISH NATIONAL GATHERING Friday the 19th November South Hall, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Transitions: diverse routes to belonging November 20th and 21st 2010, John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh Local events with Transition Edinburgh South (TES) TES: "Local Currency Planning Meeting" DATE: 18/11/2010 - 17:00 till 19:00 TES: "SEED - Sustainable economics group http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/11/transition-network-national-and-local.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-5663972554365559162Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:56:00 +00002010-10-06T16:56:59.186+01:00In Edinburgh, TES are running an event to celebrate the  10/10/10 "Global Work Party" called by 350.org.  18:00-23:00 - CARROTMOB AT THE MERCATJoin TES for food and drinks on Sunday 10/10/10 from 6pm, for Edinburgh’s  first-ever Carrotmob at The Mercat Bar on 28 West Maitland Street, Haymarket  EH12 5DX. The Mercat is the winner of our 'Carrotmob' competition, so let's mob it http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/10/join-tes-on-101010-for-edinburgh-350.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-7750966179174442916Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:21:00 +00002010-09-08T13:21:14.110+01:00Climate Change: Past, present and futureTuesday, October 05, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT)Sign up here. Climate Change: the Solutions?Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT)Sign up here.http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/09/university-of-edinburgh-public-lectures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-1894220779244986968Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:19:00 +00002010-09-06T15:19:19.570+01:00Community Energy in Edinburgh – update on projects and plans, exchange of information, networking, and national initiatives A conference organised by the Edinburgh Community Energy CooperativeVenue: Candlish Room, St Georges West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh REGISTRATION: Free for individuals and representatives from community groups. Fee of £20 per person for representatives http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/09/edinburgh-community-energy-conference.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-5864460884738063344Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:59:00 +00002010-08-12T09:59:00.159+01:00eventsThe 3rd TES social get together at the Metropole Cafe (29-33 Newington Rd EH9). Please come along and meet the Transition Edinburgh South team and other like-minded people in a place where we don't have to talk 'business' (unless you want to!), to meet the members, relax over a drink and good company! We welcome suggestions for our upcoming monthly socials; so far we have ideas for film http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/08/socialites-260810-1900.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-6286444342846633935Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:20:00 +00002010-07-26T11:20:15.719+01:0002.08.2010, 1900-2100, at 31 Woodburn Terrace, Morningside. Discussing activities presently happening, and future organisation.http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/07/next-transition-edinburgh-south-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-7984618532821496204Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:01:00 +00002010-07-09T17:03:54.044+01:00Christian LivingEnvironmentfair tradeThere are a lot of labels on the market today that indicate various environmental or fair trade standards -- but what do all of them actually mean? A few are spelled out below: Carbon Reduction Label Purpose: The Carbon Reduction Label is a public commitment that the carbon footprint of a product or service has been measured and certified and the owner of the product or service has committed tohttp://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/07/unwrapping-eco-labels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-5505196154791403865Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:12:00 +00002010-06-10T21:12:48.735+01:00Christian LivingenergyResourcesEver wanted to be more ethical with your money, but didn't know where to start? Never fear, FaST are here... Now, ethical money is a very broad topic, so this post can't be exhaustive. However, the below does have the benefit of my own personal recommendation. So you can be sure I've put my money where my mouth is... ;-) Banking As far as I can tell, one of the most ethical banks that http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/06/ideas-for-ethical-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-7640853233220153976Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:06:00 +00002010-06-09T19:06:10.415+01:00FaST are supporting Transition Edinburgh South with our presence as they do great fair and sustainable work in our locale, Morningside! TES are having a social get together at the Metropole Cafe (29-33 Newington Rd EH9) to kick off and launch the TES monthly social. Please come along to meet the members, relax over a drink in general good company! 25th June 2010 from 1900 is the date for the http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/06/transition-edinburgh-souths-upcoming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-4979483785323524051Wed, 12 May 2010 11:09:00 +00002010-05-12T12:19:27.553+01:00electronic goodsmobile phonesrecycleIdeally mobile telephones can go to help OXFAM and other charities who recycle them. There is an Oxfam shop in Morningside Road However a private firm, ECOFUTURE, in Edinburgh and the Lothians, will arrange free collection (apart from televisions) of working or broken electronic equipment and promise to strip down and RECYCLE it. Significantly they will uplift and promise "Any data carrying http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-can-we-do-with-unwanted-electronic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-1556803583346952036Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:06:00 +00002010-04-20T10:41:05.938+01:00global warmingIPCCWhat is the role of science in humanity’s response to the ecological crisis? The former co-chair of the Nobel Prize-winning International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), *John Houghton*, discusses one of the major issues facing us today and what role faith has to play in it. *15th April* (7pm) • 1 hour • £7/£5 • Informatics Building, University of Edinburgh 0131 553 0322 More info & book http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/03/god-science-and-global-warming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-7214251178041446906Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:37:00 +00002010-03-24T13:37:27.355+00:00EnvironmentTravel"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race" -- H.G. Wells As the weather continues to get warmer and the days get longer, more and more people are getting on their bicycles for exercise, commuting, shopping and for fun! Not sure how to join them? The City of Edinburgh Council has several maps available for free on their website, outlining popular http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/03/cycling-in-edinburgh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-7897527756539983810Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:42:00 +00002010-03-24T13:38:34.932+00:00fair tradeFair trade and chocolate have a long history in the UK – Green & Black’s “Maya Gold” was the first UK product to carry the Fairtrade mark (1994). Although no other Green & Black’s product is fair trade certified, the company has announced that it will bring its entire line over to the other side by 2011 – and despite concerns of Kraft’s take-over of Cadbury’s (who owned Green & Black’s), in http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/03/glance-into-world-of-fair-trade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-492203205540953384Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:49:00 +00002010-03-03T10:51:31.863+00:00With brilliant tips for reducing unsustainable practices, our FaST Tips page is just the place to look for ideas about getting getting greener and fairer! Here's a great example:- When you next need to buy furniture, choose recycled, second-hand or sustainable furniture items to reduce the energy used when products are manufactured and transported.How easy can it be!http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/03/fast-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-4636385306956540153Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:53:00 +00002010-02-19T13:59:10.701+00:00Christian LivingEnvironmentThere are a number of useful websites that make using public transport easier; as well as being “greener” and more interactive, you don’t have to scrape your bus/ train etc in the morning, and you can relax with a book/ catch up on work/ daydream/talk to someone etc etc on your commute!! “Traveline” tells you how to get anywhere from anywhere within the UK using any combination of public http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/02/if-you-think-using-public-transport-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-4898587432238572732Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:10:00 +00002010-02-09T00:00:13.925+00:00appliancesBankfair tradeIn the past ten years the UK market for ethical goods and services has grown three fold according to a Co-operative bank report issued at the very end of 2009. It examines a whole range ........from energy efficient appliances to Fair Trade goods but concludes that "In order for the UK to reduce its carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2020 there will need to be a step change in the take-up of low http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/02/bank-which-cares-about-ethical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-4397767006145950038Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:07:00 +00002010-02-08T23:45:53.708+00:00energyrecycleWe shall soon be able to return our used batteries to shops that sell them.Under the new European rules, which are due to be introduced across member states later this month, retailers that sell batteries will be required to provide collection points at which used ones can be deposited for recycling. AND meantime there is recyling for batteries (and domestic light bulbs) at the Ikea outlet in http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2010/01/news-shops-that-sell-batteries-will.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-3716520035308468851Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:13:00 +00002010-02-09T00:15:19.799+00:00EnvironmentrecycleRecycling in Edinburgh The City of Edinburgh council guide to Recycling Centres can be found onhttp://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/Environment/Rubbish_waste_and_recycling/Recycling_facilitiesGeneral enquiries- phone 0131 200 2323Search for anything you want to recycle, and where to do it, onhttp://www.sort-it.org.uk/cap.asp?AuthID=12&CatID=24phone “Sort it” on 01786 468 248A useful little http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2009/11/recycling-in-edinburgh-packaging-isnt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-513172865868428374Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +00002010-02-08T23:46:44.806+00:00Climate ChangeCopenhagen Climate Change ConferenceCan't make Copenhagen? Can't make London? Can you get to GLASGOW?Organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the Wave is an opportunity for people all around Scotland to gather and show their support for action against climate change.For more information check out http://www.the-wave.org.uk/scotlandhttp://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2009/10/wave-glasgow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-1080812168183642832Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:57:00 +00002010-02-09T00:04:16.724+00:00agricultureChristian LivingResourcesTraidcraftTraidcraft fights poverty through trade, helping people in developing countries to transform their lives.Established in 1979 as a Christian response to poverty, Traidcraft is the UK's leading fair trade organisation. They run development programmes in some of the poorest countries in the world, and campaign in the UK and internationally to bring about trade justice.Seehttp://http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2009/08/fair-trade-ethical-suppliers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-1705371407430635027Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:58:00 +00002010-02-08T23:40:19.861+00:00Christian LivingEnvironmentInitiativesReal nappies are up to 40% better for the environment than disposables, and could save up to £500 !! See http://www.goreal.org.uk/ for information.http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2009/07/real-nappies-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-2996079727859488489Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:49:00 +00002010-02-08T23:42:10.063+00:00The Story of StuffThe “Story of Stuff” (narrated by Anne Leonard) is a simple and entertaining 20-minute animation about the “stuff” in our lives- the effects of its extraction through sale, use and disposal, and how this affects communities at home and abroad.Details and free download or DVD from- www.storyofstuff.com/Thought provoking and well worth a look, but please note this does not http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2008/12/story-of-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-3970344048554205275Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:47:00 +00002009-07-20T21:56:09.582+01:00Christian LivingClimate ChangeEnvironmentInitiativesResourcesTreesThe Christian/ other organisations listed below run a number of active current campaigns to promote issues about climate change and fair use of resources; good stewardship of God’s amazing creation and caring for one’s global neighbour. Contact the individual organisations to check what current campaigns are running, what the issues are, who to write to and getting cards/ information to give outhttp://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2008/11/getting-involved-campaigning-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-1972634536211493170Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:42:00 +00002008-11-14T14:10:21.193+00:00Christian LivingClimate ChangeEnvironmentInitiativesTreesGetting involved ; Community projects for you, friends, family or your small group.What about getting your small group/ friends/ family involved in a conservation project for a day or an afternoon?There are a number of opportunities in and around Edinburgh to get involved in conservation activities such as cleaning up a local burn or planting trees in the Borders. Below is a sample of http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2008/11/getting-involved-community-projects-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-5551789594105972997Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:57:00 +00002010-02-09T00:01:29.633+00:00Here is the link to a radio documentary from bbc world service, about how plastic recycling is now profitable-believe it or not it was actually quite interesting!http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/oneplanet/oneplanet_20081106-0030a.mp3http://mbcgreen.blogspot.com/2008/11/recycling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MBC FaST)0