Posts Tagged ‘fair trade’
Black gold – A call to action for Fair trade
Last night Mr Green and I watched the film ‘Black Gold‘ which tells the story of coffee growers in Ethiopia. This film really touched me. Although I’m not a coffee drinker, I feel that the film could have been about anything grown in developing countries – bananas, chocolate; anything that Westerners can’t get enough of…
Read More10% 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.
Read MoreChoosing Fair Trade products
Fairtrade fortnight begins on Monday. Buying fairtrade means that the growers or workers have been given fair pay and treatment for their contribution to the making of the product. There are many products to choose from. Look through these fifteen ideas for inspiration and see what you can find in your local shops.
Read MoreWith this ring, I thee devastate people’s lives and the environment
Having watched the film Blood Diamond, and thoroughly researched gold mining, high street jewellery is no longer an option for me. Fairly traded and ethically sourced jewellery is the only way for a natural girl with an eco conscience to go! The jewellery manufacturing business is one of the least sustainable businesses out there, so…
Read MoreEthical stationary for grown ups
The children are back at school and how many of us STILL love new stationary and goodies for our desks even though our school days are a dim and distant memory? Well if you’re thinking of greening up your home office then I’ve been searching the net for some eco friendly and more sustainable items.
Read MoreQuail by Mail – ethical, fairtrade and organic fashion
The lovely Shauna from Quail by mail left a message on the blog last night – and I’ve just been taking a peek around her site. Shauna sells a gorgeous range of ethical, fairtrade and organic fashion for women that is made in Britain. Devon, to be precise. It’s not often I hit on a…
Read MoreFair trade, organic and recycled school uniform in the high street
I’m not a fan of Tesco’s – they’ve been accused of Greenwashing a few too many times, so that now they’ve become a bit like the ‘boy who cried wolf’ to me. Some of their policies aren’t exactly ethical, but I do like to believe the good in people, and that people are capable of…
Read MoreWorld Fair Trade day May 10th 2008
The Theme of this year’s World Fair Trade Day is ‘Fair Trade + Ecology ‘. World Fair Trade Day is the first global campaign for The Fair Trade movement connecting producers and customers around the world and is endorsed by IFAT.
Read MoreNatural Collection; Green and gorgeous since 1999, launch their Spring 2008 collection
Twice a year everyone at Natural Collection goes wild with anticipation as the culmination of months of hard work comes to fruition and a brand new collection is born. Celebrations are well justified now that they have launched their Spring 2008 collection! Since 1999, Natural Collection have been pioneers in the Eco market. With so…
Read MoreProtected: A stylish, ethical, organic and fair trade capsule ‘eco chic’ wardrobe
Organic and ethical fashion is often associated with hippies wearing kaftans and Birkenstocks. What if you are ethically minded but need to wear smart dress for work? There are more choices than ever now with lots of companies offering organic, fair trade clothing suitable for the boardroom. Browsing around the internet, it’s easy to find…
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