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Bullet pointWhat do you think about bonfires and fireworks?

Bullet pointWhy was the latest edition of Real Food News sent without enough postage paid?

Bullet pointHow is Friends of the Earth involved in the Climate Camp at Heathrow?

Bullet pointMy MP won't sign the Early Day Motion Friends of the Earth is working on. What can I do?

Bullet pointWhat is Friends of the Earth’s view on road pricing?

Bullet pointWhy doesn't Friends of the Earth recommend carbon offsetting?

Bullet pointWhy is Friends of the Earth not campaigning against overpopulation?

Bullet pointAre energy efficient light bulbs better for the environment?

Bullet pointDoes Friends of the Earth offset?

Bullet pointWhat does the government say about offsetting?

Bullet pointWhat is the Big Ask Big Month Big Lobby?

Bullet pointWhy do we need a Climate Change Bill?

Bullet pointWhy cut carbon dioxide emissions by 3% each year?

Bullet pointWhat is the Big Ask?

Bullet pointHow can I support local farmers?

Bullet pointHow can I use supermarkets less?

Bullet pointWe hear so much about food issues - supermarkets, GM and pesticides. Where do I find the right information?

Bullet pointWhat free materials do you have for teachers and other people working with children?

Bullet pointI am a teacher, can my school become a Friends of the Earth local group?

Bullet pointCan you provide a speaker for our organisation or school?

Bullet pointDo you have any posters available?

Bullet pointI have problems reading text. Does Friends of the Earth have any audio material?

Bullet pointHow can I advertise in Earthmatters and how much does it cost?

Bullet pointHow do I advertise with Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointHow can I tell you about my business idea?

Bullet pointWhere can I find environmentally friendly products?

Bullet pointWhere can I buy Friends of the Earth products?

Bullet pointHow do I order a Natural Collection gift catalogue?

Bullet pointHow can I check when my Natural Collection gift catalogue order will arrive?

Bullet pointHow much will Friends of the Earth get if I buy something from Natural Collection?

Bullet pointWhen was Friends of the Earth founded?

Bullet pointWhy is Friends of the Earth two separate organisations and what is the difference between them?

Bullet pointWhy do we use telemarketing?

Bullet pointHow can I notify you of a change in my details – name, bank, address?

Bullet pointWhat is the best way to give to Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointCan I support Friends of the Earth by credit card or cheque?

Bullet pointHow can my family support Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointWhat is Gift Aid and can I support Friends of the Earth using it?

Bullet pointI’d like to donate a couple of shares to you, how can I do this?

Bullet pointHow many supporters do you have?

Bullet pointHow do you actually spend my money?

Bullet pointHow much did Friends of the Earth spend in the last financial year?

Bullet pointHow much money does Friends of the Earth hold in reserve?

Bullet pointDo you offer gift subscriptions?

Bullet pointDo you offer life membership?

Bullet pointCan I support you from overseas by Direct Debit?

Bullet pointWhat is a tribute fund?

Bullet pointHow can I support Friends of the Earth on my wedding day?

Bullet pointHow can my birthday guests donate to Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointHow can I leave money to you in my will?

Bullet pointWhat is Friends of the Earth’s registered charity number?

Bullet pointDo you have Friends of the Earth collection boxes?

Bullet pointDo you offer a concessionary membership for supporting Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointCan I give money to a specific area of work?

Bullet pointCan I sell items on E-bay to raise money for Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointHow can I receive Earthmatters and Change Your World?

Bullet pointI’ve raised money for Friends of the Earth by organising an event, where should I send it?

Bullet pointDo you have places in the London Marathon / Great North Run or other organised runs?

Bullet pointCan you send me sponsor forms / materials for an event I'm doing to raise funds for Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointWhere do Friends of the Earth advertise vacancies?

Bullet pointHow do I apply for an internship or work experience with Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointI have just seen the advert and it closes today, can the deadline be extended?

Bullet pointMy supporting statement is four pages in Word but looks longer on the application form?

Bullet pointIn my supporting statement should I address the "focus of expertise" and "focus of development" areas?

Bullet pointWill you accept my CV instead of an application form?

Bullet pointIs there a Word format of the application form?

Bullet pointWill I get confirmation that my on-line application has been received?

Bullet pointWhen will I know if I've been shortlisted for interview?

Bullet pointCan I receive feedback if my job application is unsuccessful?

Bullet pointIf I am invited for interview can I claim for my travel expenses?

Bullet pointHow can I get involved with hands on conservation projects?

Bullet pointI'm going on a conservation expedition - can Friends of the Earth fund me?

Bullet pointCan you provide financial assistance for my campaign, research, protest?

Bullet pointWhere can I find transport plans for businesses?

Bullet pointI want safer roads and more cycle paths. Can I campaign on these and other transport issues?

Bullet pointI want to install a wind turbine or a solar panel. Can I get a grant for this?

Bullet pointHow can planning policies tackle climate change?

Bullet pointHow can my business save energy?

Bullet pointWhat is a walking bus?

Bullet pointWhat can Friends of the Earth local groups do to make their stall look good?

Bullet pointHow can our Friends of the Earth local group attract more members?

Bullet pointHow can we keep our Friends of the Earth group members?

Bullet pointHow can a Friends of the Earth local group set up a newsletter?

Bullet pointHow can we make our Friends of the Earth local group meetings more effective?

Bullet pointWhat if nobody wants to be co-ordinator of our Friends of the Earth local group?

Bullet pointHow can our Friends of the Earth local group get more media coverage?

Bullet pointHow can Friends of the Earth local groups contact supporters in their area?

Bullet pointHow can we start a new Friends of the Earth local group?

Bullet pointHow can Friends of the Earth local groups set up a group website?

Bullet pointHow can Friends of the Earth local groups get some money?

Bullet pointWhere can I find my nearest Friends of the Earth local group?

Bullet pointCan I set up my own Friends of the Earth local group?

Bullet pointI keep phoning my local group but nobody returns my calls, what should I do?

Bullet pointWhat resources are available to local groups?

Bullet pointWhat can I do about over-packaging in supermarkets?

Bullet pointWhat’s wrong with sending our waste for recycling to China?

Bullet pointHow can the Government increase recycling?

Bullet pointIs it better to buy recycled or virgin paper?

Bullet pointIs it better to incinerate waste or send it to landfill?

Bullet pointApart from sending money to Friends of the Earth, what other simple actions can I take to help the environment?

Bullet pointAre new airports and runways really necessary?

Bullet pointCan I do up my house in an environmentally responsible way?

Bullet pointDo certificates and other claims from timber companies prove that their wood is from a sustainable source?

Bullet pointHave you got some tips for a greener Christmas?

Bullet pointHow can I advertise my local event through Friends of the Earth?

Bullet pointHow can I be sure that fairly-traded claims by supermarkets will benefit the Dominican banana growers?

Bullet pointHow can I find out about local air pollution?

Bullet pointHow can I find out information about the Thom Yorke gig?

Bullet pointHow can I install renewable energy in my house?

Bullet pointHow can I try to save a local woodland which is threatened by development?

Bullet pointI want to change my career for a more ethical one and may need some sort of degree. What subject should I study to help me find a career in the environment ?

Bullet pointI'd like to convert my car to liquid petroleum gas. Will this help to reduce its emissions?

Bullet pointI've heard that products containing palm oil are seriously damaging rainforests. How can I avoid such products?

Bullet pointI've heard that the Government is proposing to reform the planning system. What effect will this have on local planning issues?

Bullet pointHow can I find out who my MP or MEP is?

Bullet pointI've written to my MP so much recently, surely I can't ask them to sign an EDM as well?

Bullet pointMy MP won't sign the Early Day Motion (EDM 178) Friends of the Earth is working on. What can I do?

Bullet pointIf I need to buy a new car, should I buy one that runs on petrol or diesel?

Bullet pointIf mobile phone masts are dangerous, what can I do about proposals to build one at my child's school?

Bullet pointIs buying an area of rainforest a good way to protect it?

Bullet pointIs congestion charging the way to tackle London's traffic crisis?

Bullet pointIs it better for the environment to buy non-local organic food or locally produced food that isn't necessarily organic?

Bullet pointIs nuclear power the answer to our energy needs?

Bullet pointThere are no farmers' markets near my home so I'm stuck with local supermarkets - what can I do?

Bullet pointThere are plans to cut down a local tree. How can I stop this?

Bullet pointShould I switch to a green electricity tariff?

Bullet pointWhat can I do about climate change?

Bullet pointWhat is environmental justice?

Bullet pointWhat is Stop Climate Chaos?

Bullet pointWhere can I buy recycled goods?

Bullet pointWhere can I recycle computers in my area?

Bullet pointAre washable nappies more environmentally friendly than all disposable varieties?

Bullet pointWhich is environmentally more sustainable: to buy milk in a bottle or carton?

FAQs - frequently asked questions

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