Once again Fairtrade Fortnight is upon us and what a week it is for highlighting awareness of the environmental issues that continue to threaten the longevity of our planet. Sustainability, equal rights, with quality services and goods always at the forefront; these are the sites with their priorities in order…

POSITIVE LUXURY
www.positiveluxury.com


One of our favourite sites here at The GWG, Positive Luxury appraise in minute detail the environmental efforts of some of the world's biggest brands. Yes there is a way to live a life of luxe (whilst eschewing compromise) and Positive Luxury has proved it.

DO THE GREEN THING
www.dothegreenthing.com


This site does exactly what it says on the tin, a public service that aids and abets a ‘greener life' - by breaking down the complexities of sustainable living into seven easy focal points, ready to implement.

EARTH HOUR
www.earthhour.org


This global movement aims to galvanize nations the world over to come together with the simple mission to turn lights off for one hour; a blackout with very real significance that starts on 29th March. Get ready, because it won’t just be you; the celebrities of the world are also preparing to turn the lights out.

WALKIT.COM
walkit.com


Now we all know there’s an alternative to costly motor travel, there’s even an alternative to public transport and it’s walking. This site is replete with routes across the UK, with the added bonus that you’ll begin to see your town/city/hamlet in a whole new light.

CARBON FOOTPRINT
www.carbonfootprint.com/


It’s been on the climate change agenda for a long time, but the carbon footprint each and every one of us is trailing cannot be underestimated; take a serious reality check with the site that helps brands minimize their output, whilst also providing all manner of insights with their specialized carbon footprint calculator software.

TED TALKS
www.ted.com


Ted Talks have a specifically environmental agenda with these videos that highlight the problems we face with energy but moreover the solutions that can save our planet. Find a plethora of on-topic talks on sustainability, another useful resource for a seriously inspiring lunch break.

28 February 2014