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The Activist’s Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Participatory Democracy
Lorna Howarth
24 September 2012
The latest book by activist Aidan Ricketts presents a powerful guide to successful campaigning. more...
Ethical jewellery: what to ask and what to buy
Amy Hall
24th April, 2012
From blood diamonds to mining with cyanide, bling is a big problem for the planet. But as Amy Hall explains, clued-up consumers mean greener gems more...
Top 10... organic seed suppliers
Mark Briggs
13th April, 2012
As the weather heats up, gardeners’ thoughts are turning towards seeds. We round up the top spots to pick up organic, ethically produced seeds more...
10 ways to save money on food without compromising your principles
Joanna Blythman
3rd April, 2012
In an extract from her new book What to Eat, investigative journalist Joanna Blythman offers top tips on how to make your food pound go further without scrimping on what you believe in more...
How to… make your own Easter eggs
Rachael Stubbins
4th April, 2012
Less waste and fewer food miles make homemade Easter eggs the greener alternative to supermarket chocolate. Time to get creative more...
Ethical shoes: what's out there for vegans and vegetarians?
Rachael Stubbins
3rd April, 2012
Leather is no longer the only option out there for footwear but do the eco credentials of leather-free alternatives stand up to scrutiny? more...
Nose to tail eating: it's sustainable but can you stomach this type of meat?
Laurie Tuffrey
28th March, 2012
With 15 billion farm animals killed each year for food in the UK, eating the whole animal is the ethical choice. The Ecologist follows Fergus Henderson's lead and tries a week of eating offal more...
Why jeans buck the fast-fashion phenomenon
Sophie Woodward
28th March, 2012
Denim has been in fashion since the early 19th century, which is why it is in the ultimate 'slow fashion' statement. Wear yours worn and ragged, and the older the better argues Sophie Woodward more...
Ethical fashion: learning how to clean up the clothing industry
Priyanka Mogul
20th March, 2012
From cotton seeds to high street clothing racks, the Fair Wear Foundation's new film links the myriad processes in the clothing chain and shows how you can make a difference in supporting a more ethical clothing industry more...
Top 10… green travel blogs
Ruth Styles
2nd March, 2012
Need some destination inspiration? Ruth Styles rounds up the travel blogs that are making greener getaways coolmore...
TAKE ACTION to build a more ethical banking sector
Priyanka Mogul
15th February, 2012
As we slowly recover from one of the worst economic recessions of our time, Move Your Money will guide us towards building a safer and better banking system that we can rely on more...
How to... buy ethical chocolate
Bethany Hubbard
14th February, 2012
If you haven't sorted the valentines present out yet, we've rounded up some sugary (and eco friendly) suggestions more...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Copenhagen Fashion Week
Ruth Styles
9th February, 2012
Whether organic cotton, local wool or Scottish cashmere, textiles were all natural, with Danish designers proving that sustainability and style can mix, says Ruth Styles more...
Urban legend: THTC takes environmentalism to the streets
Priyanka Mogul
25th January, 2012
Eco-label THTC has launched a new range of organic cotton t-shirts in association with the Soil Association, the Carbon Trust and the Fair Wear Foundation more...
How to…give your wardrobe a green-over
Ruth Styles
24th January, 2012
There’s more to an eco-friendly closet than FSC timber (although that helps). From getting rid of clutter to reworking old clothes, here’s all you need to know about stylishly sustainable storage more...
Transparent fashion: why the industry needs to come clean on supply chains
Ruth Stokes
8th November, 2011
Adding to your wardrobe can be an ethical nightmare, which is why a number of eco-brands are working on new systems that show exactly where your clothes come from more...
TAKE ACTION: Five campaigns to make fashion more fair
Hannah Corr
2nd November, 2011
From supporting garment workers' rights, to ending harmful denim sandblasting, there are many campaigns to improve high street clothing retail practices. Take action and add your voice to the call to make fashion fair more...
The Ecologist guide to ethical investments
Ruth Styles and Ben Hudson
17th October, 2011
If the thought of investing makes you go cold, it might be time for a rethink. As Ruth Styles and Ben Hudson discovered, there’s a growing number of ethical investment funds out there making your money work hard for the planetmore...
Patagonia: the anti-fashion fashion brand
Matilda Lee
4th October, 2011
It's the 'Gucci of outdoor wear' but for founder, Yvon Chouinard, there's far more to Patagonia than fashion. He spoke to Matilda Lee more...
Five of the best…eco friendly winter coats
Vanessa Jones
27th September, 2011
Whether you’re looking for a trench, a cape or a cocoon, Vanessa Jones has the skinny on the best eco-friendly outerwear around this winter more...
How to...make your wardrobe go further
Hannah Corr
23rd September, 2011
There are plenty of ways to keep your wardrobe fresh without having to hit the high street. Hannah Corr reveals a few tips on making the most of what you've got more... High street giant H&M pledges to change its ways
Hannah Corr
20th September, 2011
In the wake of a Greenpeace campaign, H&M has agreed to put an end to polluting practices. So could this be the start of a new trend? Hannah Corr reports more...
Inside the London College of Fashion's eco-hub
Matilda Lee
15th September, 2011
Fashionable ideas get an ethical makeover at the Centre for Sustainable Fashion. Matilda Lee reports more...
Stop making China suffer toxic pollution for Western fashion
Tamara Stark
15th September, 2011
A Greenpeace investigation exposed the gender-bending chemicals used in clothing production. Puma, Nike and Adidas have agreed to phase out the toxic chemicals, but can we expect others to follow, asks Tamara Stark more...
The fashion industry has the potential to be a real force for good
Ruth Styles
15th September, 2011
Yes there have been scandals, and yes, there is more to do, but the fashion industry is working hard to become greener and more ethical. It’s time to start supporting these efforts, argues Green Living Editor Ruth Stylesmore...
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