http://www.foe.co.uk Latest tip of the day from Friends of the Earth en-gb Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:20:01 GMT Copyright: (C) Friends of the Earth, http://www.foe.co.uk http://www.foe.co.uk/rss/ http://www.foe.co.uk/rss/images/friends_of_the_earth.gif http://www.foe.co.uk Ask Europe's Pesticides Commissioner to stand up to chemical giants, and strengthen the current ... Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Ask Europe's Pesticides Commissioner to stand up to chemical giants, and strengthen the current ban on bee-harming pesticides.
Please act now to keep bees safe.]]> Community RePaint is a network of paint reuse schemes across the UK... Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:15:00 +0000 Community RePaint is a network of paint reuse schemes across the UK. Last year, it saved thousands of litres of paint from going to waste by giving it to individuals and communities who needed it.
Find out where you can get or donate paint.]]> On 27 February 2015, Indra Pelani, a 22-year-old farmer and activist in Indonesia, was abducted and ... Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000 On 27 February 2015, Indra Pelani, a 22-year-old farmer and activist in Indonesia, was abducted and killed. He had been helping monitor illegal activities in the forestry and agriculture sector.
Please help WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia) call for justice.]]> Now spring is here, it's a great time to combine fun and fashion with a 'swishing' (or... Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Now spring is here, it's a great time to combine fun and fashion with a 'swishing' (or clothes swap) party with your friends. Get some fabulous, free clothes and accessories, without any damage to your bank balance - or the environment. Discover how to swish or find events near you.]]> Some vegetables last longer in water... Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:30:00 +0000 Some vegetables last longer in water. Stand spring onions and celery in a glass of water in the fridge, and they'll stay fresh for ages.]]> March comes with some great flavours... Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000 March comes with some great flavours. Experiment with some new recipes to enjoy locally-grown spinach, purple sprouting broccoli, kale, spring onion, leeks and swede.]]> The humble coffee filter is surprisingly versatile for all sorts of little jobs, and as a paper... Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000 The humble coffee filter is surprisingly versatile for all sorts of little jobs, and as a paper product, it's pretty environmentally-friendly too. Try some of these 34 coffee filter tricks. (I think no 4 is brilliant!)]]> It's British Pie Week, and a great chance to make vegetables the main attraction in your meals... Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000 It's British Pie Week, and a great chance to make vegetables the main attraction in your meals. Discover all sorts of delicious veggie pies and tarts from allrecipes.comand delicious.]]> Give a natural shine to wood with this homemade furniture polish... Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:00:00 +0000 Give a natural shine to wood with this homemade furniture polish. Mix 2 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice, rub the mixture sparingly onto the wood, and rub dry with a clean cloth.]]> Start your seeds off in DIY pots, made from recycled materials like yoghurt pots... Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000 Start your seeds off in DIY pots, made from recycled materials like yoghurt pots. Try paper or cardboard, like toilet roll tubes and egg boxes, if you want to transplant straight into the ground without disturbing the roots.]]>