Resources

The wonders of habitats like the rainforest and the wealth of species they contain have been transported to our homes by TV series such as Planet Earth. But they’re being exploited to fuel global demand for everyday products. Find out about some of the most at-risk habitats and how the UK is contributing to their destruction.

It’s not always easy to work out whether our favourite brands’ green credentials are up to scratch. With companies falling over themselves to promote their eco-friendly products, learn how you can cut through the noise and become an informed, conscious consumer.

Kamran Shezad, sustainability lead for the Bahu Trust and climate change advisor to the Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board, offers some inspiring ideas for an environmentally-friendly Ramadan.

From the pollution produced by landfills to the devastating effects of plastic in our oceans, we urgently need to stem the flow of rubbish pouring into our environment. Here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.

If repairing or reusing old wood isn't possible, here's a guide to buying new timber. Find out if it's from endangered trees, or from a sustainable source. Please note the Good Wood Guide was produced in 1997, so some of the information may no longer be correct. We have a list of useful sources of information you can consult for more up-to-date information below.

Does population growth really impact the environment, or should our focus be on factors like consumption and inequality? Read Friends of the Earth's position on population, consumption and human rights.

Health and beauty, cleaning, laundry, food and drink, air freshening – the answer's a lemon. A zesty solution for cutting down on all the products we buy.

Politicians and corporations have been promoting the large-scale production of fuels from crops. They claim these biofuels are an easy solution to climate change. But in reality they just ravage more of the planet's natural resources.

Here are our top tips for an eco-friendly wedding that's every bit as precious as the Earth's natural resources you'll be saving.

Buying ethical jewellery and eco-friendly accessories is a great way to reduce your impact on the Earth's natural resources – and look fantastic at the same time.