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Vilde Svaner
Over 60% of a garment’s carbon footprint takes place after it comes out of the factory. To make things a little more sustainable the girls at Vilde Svaner, previously known as Mädchentraum (The Dream of Girls) are applying the concept of food miles to the fashion world. Everything is made in Germany or has a [...]
Continue reading...Viva la Vida, Madrid
8. February 2011
It can be tough being a vegetarian in Spain. So if you find yourself in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras you can always head over to Viva la Vida’s vegetarian buffet. They offer a hot and cold buffet as well as a variety of sweets (the carrot cake is excellent). You put the food on [...]
Continue reading...Neem oil for lice
8. February 2011
There are a million products out there for getting rid of lice or preventing them from moving into your hair. Most people who’ve had a brush with them can’t stand the little pests. We’ve had several episodes in our family and sometimes they are really difficult to banish. This lice season (lice don’t really have [...]
Continue reading...Eco ski feminism
7. July 2010
Who would have thought that Rossignol would not only be making the first eco-friendly ski (Attraxion echo for life) for women from natural flax fibers rather than fiberglass but that they’d also apply Feminine Intuitive Technologies (FIT). Making a totally girlie eco-friendly set of skis that is designed especially for a women’s center of gravity [...]
Continue reading...Used billboards
7. July 2010
Over 100,000 tons of vinyl billboards are produced worldwide every year. And they are huge contributors to industrial waste: while an advertising campaign only lasts three months, the discarded billboard will be at least 100 years in a landfill. That is where US based Vy&Elle come in. They’ve managed to reclaim and recycle over [...]
Continue reading...Reusable bags
20. April 2009
Australian company Onya manufactures a range of reusable bags including Weigh, a nylon mesh produce bag that we have reviewed on our site. Purchasing their produce bags means that you will never have to deal the annoying problem of useless plastic supermarket produce bags. They also make folding backpacks as well as biodegradable doggy doo [...]
Continue reading...Mooncup
31. March 2009
The Mooncup is a silicone cup that is used instead of tampons or other menstrual products. It can be used for years. Just empty, rinse and reinsert. Available from www.mooncup.com as well as international distributors. Or you can purchase its cousin - The Keeper - which is made from natural latex and has been in [...]
Continue reading...greenzer
23. January 2009
If you’re trying to be more eco in your shopping greenzer.com can help you find greener clothing, electronics, detergents, personal care products. The list goes on. The US website also includes some articles related to green lifestyle.
Continue reading...Wedge Card Loyalty Scheme
16. January 2009
The Wedge Card Loyalty Scheme gives people the chance to support local shops and services that might otherwise disappear. It’s simple: you buy a Wedge card for £10 (£5 of which goes to local charities); in return you get special offers and discounts at over 800 shops, restaurants and museums across London. www.wedgecard.co.uk
Continue reading...Simple holidays
13. January 2009
It is possible to rent sparse stone cottages on unpopulated islands off the coast of Croatia. They have wells for water and gas lighting and are usually found on islands without shops, cars or ferry links. Minimum rental is usually one week. To find out more contact: Kornat Turist (Hrvatskih vladara 2, Murter, T+385 22 [...]
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11. February 2011
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