Archive for February, 2009

Turn me on, turn it off……

February 12, 2009 · Filed under carbon footprint, going green, valentines day gifts · Tagged , , ,

Fear not readers this is not a come on!  To celebrate Valentine’s Day The Energy Saving Trust is offering practical advice to save energy and get people in the mood….Some of their tips are:

  • Buy some eco-friendly bath products and share a bath or shower. If all the couples in the UK shared their showers on Valentine’s Day we could save a collective 220 million litres of water
  • If you are buying some romantic chocolates this February 14, make sure they are produced locally and recycle the packaging

Ethical and Green suggest turning out all the lights and using candles instead.  It’s romantic and better for the environment and saves money on electricity.  Beware of the fire hazard though!

How about trying organic wine instead?  Or preparing a meal made from organic and local produce?

Alternatively you could switch off the telly and talk or take part in activities that don’t involve electricity…..


To find out more tips take a look at the website.  It’s called Britain Unplugged and the address is www.britainunplugged.org.uk

Join up and help turn Valentine’s Day green!  Let us know if you have any other suggestions!

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Ethical and Green Valentine’s Day gifts

February 9, 2009 · Filed under valentines day gifts · Tagged , , , , ,

As February 14th looms the all important question of what to get our loved ones is at the front of our minds.  Trying to remember what we got them last year, wondering if you should play safe or try something a bit more exciting…All tough decisions….and then you want to try and be Ethical and Green as well!  

Fear not because help is at hand.  With consumers wanting more organic and green products there is a large array of gifts we can choose from.  This can also cause problems as there is just too much choice.  Help is at hand though!  Our friends at Big Green Smile have a special section for that all important Valentine’s Day gift.  Check out there full range by clicking on the image below:

I Am Not A Paper Cup

Ethical and Green’s personal favourites are the ‘I’m not a paper cup’ for the chaps or the Robert’s solar power radio (which we love!)  A bit of advice though- the man in your life may not appreciate a pink one!

As for presents for the ladies I would head over to Liz Earle for some beauty products.  All the ingredients are organically sourced and come in fantastic packaging that can be re-used.  The website is www.lizearle.com but her products can also be found in John Lewis.

You can also check out Ethical Superstore who have a great range of products.  They have red roses, champagne, cards and lots and lots of lovely chocolates!

Enjoy Valentine’s Day!

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What is the UK doing to make Valentine’s Day Green?

February 9, 2009 · Filed under carbon footprint, going green, reduce carbon footprint · Tagged , , ,

Green gifts - Eco Emporia Home

Ethical and Green have come across Eco Emporia who are committed to all things green.  The company are based in the UK and sell items made out of ‘discarded things’.  They sell their products online or you can snap something up from them as they exhibit at various events. The next ‘green fair’ is on Saturday and Eco Emporia will be selling their wares at the Big Green Fair, Whittington Village Hall, nr. Lichfield on Saturday 7th February.  The fair is aimed at people cut their carbon footprint.  If you live nearby why not check it out?

Eco Emporia will be attending the fair with a selection of their ‘desirable objects from discarded things’. Everything Eco Emporia sells is handmade by craftspeople with a passion for reusing and recycling. On offer is a range of jewellery, homeware, stationery and other green Valentine’s gift ideas for him and her.

Obsolete vinyl records are now a hit as hand-painted fruit bowls, decommissioned fire hose becomes a hot fashion accessory and worn out circuit board looks great worn out as smart cufflinks. Many of the items are one-of-a-kind and each has an interesting story to tell about what it used to be in its previous life.

This is the second Big Green Fair, organised by the Whittington & Fisherwick Environment Group (WFEG) who are helping residents work towards a low carbon future. Last year’s event attracted over 1500 visitors from Staffordshire and surrounding counties. The fair takes place from 11am-4pm at the Village Hall, Whittington, nr. Lichfield. Come and see Eco Emporia’s recycled range for yourself or visit their website at http://www.ecoemporia.com.  There really is some great stuff on there.

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How far would you go to be totally green?

February 5, 2009 · Filed under ethical fashion · Tagged , ,

Going green and being eco-friendly is all the rage at the moment.  Everywhere you look now there are adverts and articles telling you how to be more environmentally friendly.  Environmental issues are now rightfully at the forefront of Government policies and even celebrities try and show off their eco-credentials.  In the credit crunch being eco-friendly goes hand in hand with saving money so more and more people are taking interest in green issues.  But just how far would you be prepared to go for the environment?

 

It is one thing to change your car for a hybrid or recycle your plastic.  It is however another thing to move into the country and go ‘off grid’ being totally self sustainable.  Ethical and Green recently read that if you want to be truely green you need to do all of the above and more…..In fact in order to be as green as green can be you need to become a……nudist!  That’s right- walk around as bare as a bare person.  As we know clothes have a carbon footprint and rather short life span so I guess that wearing nothing is kinder to the environment….I wonder what your work colleagues and neighbours would make of it?!  Surely being totally nude is not the be all and end all….What do you think?  How far would you go to be green?

 

Ethical and Green will be bringing you more information on ethical fashion so that you can wear clothes whilst helping the environment and cutting down the carbon footprint of your clothes.  We also feel that we should remind you that if you wonder around naked the police may pay you a visit……….

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Liz Earle Natural Beauty Products

February 4, 2009 · Filed under Beauty Products, organic beauty products, organic products · Tagged , , , , ,

 

Liz Earle Essentials Collection

Liz Earle Essentials Collection

A while ago Ethical and Green wrote about the eco-credentials of Liz Earle Beauty Products.  Ethical and Green have had the opportunity to try out the Essentials range and the verdict on the products is now in!

Ethical and Green have been using the skin care products for a couple of months now and there is no going back!  The orange flower hand cream we have been using combined with the hand wash has left our hands smelling lovely.  Despite the cold weather the skin on our hands has been in great condition.  It just goes to show the quality of the hand lotion.  Must be all the natural ingredients!

However the hand lotion is not the best of the lot.  The real winner of the Essential selection was the pure muslin cloths that are used in conjunction with the Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Clenser.  Ethical and Green’s skin has not looked this good in years.  No wonder the product has won several Best of Beauty Products.  Don’t just take our word for it.  Ethical and Green gave a gift set from Liz Earle to a friend and they have also been very impressed.  

Liz Earle Skin Care also do a range for men, oils and various packages of products.  They have starter packs and also a travel range so it is worth checking their website out.  We’ll certainly be trying out some of their other products.  Something else of interest may be the Green Beauty Bible.  Ethical and Green haven’t had a chance to look at it yet so let us know if you have.

All in all Liz Earle Natural Skincare Products have managed to combine good quality products that work, with stylish packaging and an eco-friendly approach to their business.  Many businesses could take a leaf out of Liz Earle’s book.  Take a look at Liz Earle’s eco-credentials here.

If you are interested in sampling any of Liz Earle’s Skin Care products you can go straight to the website at www.lizearle.com.  Alternatively John Lewis are stockists of the range.

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