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Article Archive for February 2009

Free butterflies from Fairwind during fairtrade fortnight
Friday, 27 Feb, 2009 – 8:24 | No Comment
Free butterflies from Fairwind during fairtrade fortnight

There is nothing so lovely as the sight of butterflies in the garden. The butterflies particularly love our lavender, marjoram, buddleia and echinacea. There are approximately 28,000 species of butterfly around the world.
But until the …

10% off Fairtrade items at Nigel’s Eco Store
Thursday, 26 Feb, 2009 – 14:07 | No Comment
10% off Fairtrade items at Nigel’s Eco Store

There are lots of great companies doing things to support Fair Trade fortnight. Over at Nigel’s Eco Store, you can get 10% off any Fair trade product between now and 8th March.

Ethical, fair trade, organic, recycled fashion from Eco Chic
Wednesday, 25 Feb, 2009 – 10:41 | No Comment
Ethical, fair trade, organic, recycled fashion from Eco Chic

I’m finding myself more and more astounded and excited by the wonderful range of ethical companies and products available on the internet and in the high street.

New moon in Pisces today!
Tuesday, 24 Feb, 2009 – 6:00 | 2 Comments
New moon in Pisces today!

Today’s new moon in Pisces, allows us to indulge in our feelings of compassion and love towards all. This is a visionary time with a desire for peace and love. Worldwide peace begins with the …

25% off a Trolley Dolly
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 17:21 | No Comment
25% off a Trolley Dolly

Over at ZPM, you can treat yourself and the environment to 25% off a trolley dolly.
Wondering what a Trolley Dolly is? It’s a stylish way to say no to plastic carrier bags forever!

Six tips for more sustainable, eco friendly, ethical and green ways to shop for food rather than using supermarkets.
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 17:11 | No Comment
Six tips for more sustainable, eco friendly, ethical and green ways to shop for food rather than using supermarkets.

In an ideal world, we would be totally self sufficient within a community set up. The next best thing would be to buy everything we could not grow or rear ourselves locally, seasonally, organic and …

Chemtrails - Covert Climate Control?
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 15:45 | 3 Comments
Chemtrails - Covert Climate Control?

For nearly three years, chemtrail observers have hoped an official would step forward to explain the origin and purpose of broad white plumes criss-crossing the skies above a dozen allied nations. Their wait is over… …

Is lip balm a sustainable, ethical, safe, environmentally friendly or green product?
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 15:17 | 12 Comments
Is lip balm a sustainable, ethical, safe, environmentally friendly or green product?

Whatever the weather, many people use lip balm several times a day, every day. We have lip products to protect us from the wind, cold and sun. Many of us don’t just have one lip …

A natural, safe, environmentally friendly treatment for potato blight using horsetail instead of copper sulphate
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 15:10 | 3 Comments
A natural, safe, environmentally friendly treatment for potato blight using horsetail instead of copper sulphate

According to recent news reports, a record 30% of organic potato farmers asked for special permission from the Soil Association to use large amounts of copper sulphate pesticides to prevent potato blight. No one really …

CFLs, LEDs and incandscent light bulbs. Are they energy efficient, sustainable and safe?
Monday, 23 Feb, 2009 – 14:16 | 8 Comments
CFLs, LEDs and incandscent light bulbs. Are they energy efficient, sustainable and safe?

CFLs are great for reducing household CO2 emissions, being more energy efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs. They are more sustainable because they last longer, therefore producing less waste for the landfill. However, emerging opinion …