Posts Tagged ‘organic’
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.
Read More6 ways to go organic!
Not many of us need convincing any longer about the health and environmental benefits from an organic lifestyle. If you’re concerned about the amount of toxic pesticides you eat, don’t want to wear chemicals against your skin, care about animal welfare or the quality of the air your breathe, then choosing organic products can help…
Read MoreOrganic sandwiches to go!
It’s not often we buy a takeaway sandwich. I’ve often thought of them as a waste of money for crap food, which is anything but full of natural ingredients. And they are about as far removed from a self sufficient lifestyle as you can get. However, Last week I came across a company called Fresh!…
Read MoreKissable lips with organic, vegan lip balm from Yaoh
I find that during the beginning of Autumn and then again at the beginning of Spring my lips get dry! This is the only time of the year this happens and I just put it down to the change of season. I look to my cat for inspiration at times like this and realise that…
Read MoreSoil 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…
Read MoreFill your pants – washable nappies and ethical goods
With one beautiful baby and a fabulous sense of humour intact, Laura found herself entering the world of cloth nappies. Now any cloth nappying mama will tell you that these things are addictive. Yep, poo gets really interesting and nappy stashes provide comfort and excitement, like sweets used to when we were kids.
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 MoreHow to pack a healthy, waste free lunchbox
I learned over on Melissa’s Green Parent blog that this week is National lunchbox week. Unfortunately, it’s sponsored by Sun Valley, and although National lunchbox week is to promote healthy lunches, SunValley are manufacturers of items such as Worcester Sauce flavour pretzels. Hmmmmmm. They might be fine, I’ll reserve judgements, as I’ve never seen a…
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…
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