Posts Tagged ‘global event’

Choosing 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.

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International walk to school month – October 2008

With children’s obesity on the increase and them participating in more TV viewing than social and physical activities, October can bring about a small change in lifestyle with International walk To School month. In its fourteenth year, Last year, a record 42 countries participated in this global event.

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Soil Association Organic Fortnight

I can’t believe it’s this time of year again! The Soil Association’s Organic fortnight is upon us. It began on Saturday 6th September and runs until 21st, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. There are events taking part up and down the country, which will be your chance to  enjoy things such…

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Send an ecard and help protect the rainforests.

For a limited time, the lovely people at the RainForest site are giving away funding to protect 10 square feet of habitat for every “Protect Habitat–FREE!” e-card viewed.The Rainforest Site, through GreaterGood.org, will give funding to World Land Trust-US to save the homes of endangered species in Paraguay. It’s so simple to do, and your…

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