Ethical Consumerism
Gooshing – for ethical shopping
How can you be sure you are buying an ethical brand? There is a lot of greenwashing out there, so how can you be sure your money is supporting something that respects and reveres the environment, animals and the environment?
Read MoreChocolate week 13 – 19 October – make it fair trade and organic
Now we all know that a little of what we fancy is good for us. Even more so from 13 – 19th October when it’s chocolate week! This isn’t permission to stuff yourself with Mars Bars, this is indulgence for adults with a conscience. As a green gal I’ve researched the usual chocolate that is…
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 MoreFree post and packaging at Ethical Superstore
I have to say, free post and packaging is usually a big temptation for me. Although I am well aware that postage has increased and time, energy and money needs to be accounted for by companies, there is something about free postage and packaging that will get me buying something, unlike other offers.
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 MoreETSY reaches the UK, courtesy of Folksy!
If you love Etsy and have an eco friendly conscience, then you’ll LOVE Folksy! Folksy is a service that supports crafters and designers and it’s based here in the UK. That means we can all reduce our carbon footprint by not getting things air freighted from the US. Huge Green karma points!
Read More20% off green people and Trevarno Spa products at Adili.com
Do you love Trevarno and Green People toiletries? For a limited time, a range of their goodies are on offer with 20% off at Adili.
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…
Read MoreAll your ethical lingerie under one ‘green’ roof from Figleaves
Figleaves, the world’s largest online seller of lingerie have launched their long-awaited ‘Green leaves’ section – their dedicated department for green products. Now you can buy your favourite eco underwear under one roof and indulge in some ‘guilt free shopping’
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