West Papua is one of the world’s forgotten conflicts, where human rights violations are endemic. Now Lush has taken up the cause. Ruth Styles has more
… October 2011 Ethical Living West Papua Lush Campaigns Smell Of Freedom Human Rights … and finding out more about their latest campaigns, which includes one to help 73 men, …
The LibDems fear the Greens will beat them in the Euro-elections, writes Rupert Read. Now they plan to use Green opposition to the 'corporate charter' TTIP trade deal to batter the Greens on 'jobs'.
… memo from the LibDems' Head of National Campaigns. It reveals that they intend to … Please use the message document below in your campaigns, in leaflets, on doorsteps and in … Best wishes, Steve Jolly Head of National Campaigns, LibDems CONFIDENTIAL: Messaging …
From the brands making strides towards reducing packaging to the nail polishes made without toxins, Green Living Editor Ruth Styles salutes the beauty brands who have gone further for the planet this year
Eco beauty heroes 2011 Ruth Styles | 29th November 2011 Ethical Living Eco Beauty Health And Beauty Skincare Cosmetics Make-up Perfume holding.jpg From the brands making strides towards reducing …
Both Trump and Brexit can be explained by the failure of mainstream political elites to address the pain inflicted on ordinary citizens in the neoliberal era, write Helena Norberg-Hodge & Rupert Read. In the US and the UK, working class voters rightly rejected the corporate globalisation that has created so much poverty and insecurity. But the real solutions lie not in hatred, but relocalisation.
… and xenophobic messaging underpinning these campaigns. Before these sentiments grow even …
She’s one of the world’s most successful models and a seasoned environmental campaigner. Now Erin O’Connor has the packaging problem in her sights. Ruth Styles met her to find out more
Five minutes with…Erin O’Connor Ruth Styles | 24th May 2011 Ethical Living Erin O'connor Fashion Sodastream Recycling Precycling Waste And Recycling erin-holding.jpg She’s one of the world’s most …
Labour's new candidate for London Mayor has taken a firm stand against Heathrow expansion, write Victor Anderson & Rupert Read. But he's all for it at Gatwick - never mind the climate change. For those who oppose new runways on principle, there's only one choice: The Greens' Sian Berry.
Labour's climate change fudge: Heathrow, no; Gatwick, yes Victor Anderson Rupert Read | 12th September 2015 Comment Transport Aviation Climate Change Politics UK Emissions heathrow-takeoff-cut.jpg …
Britain’s bees are in big trouble, but Neal’s Yard Remedies have come to the rescue with a campaign and limited edition hand cream. Ruth Styles put it to the test
Bee Lovely: the hand cream standing up for insects Ruth Styles | 14th September 2011 Ethical Living Bees Hand Cream Health And Beauty Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Honey Health bee-holding.jpg …
A behind-the-scenes look at the British supermodel's shoot for SodaStream's 'World Without Bottles' campaign
Erin O' Connor: 'World Without Bottles' Ruth Styles | 2nd June 2011 Other Erin O Connor Sodastream World Without Bottles Recycling Plastic Packaging Waste And Recycling erin-holding.jpg A …
Environmentalist, democracy campaigner and Nobel laureate; Wangari Maathai led an extraordinary life but it's her overwhelming kindness and charm that I’ll always remember, says Ruth Styles
With the death of Wangari Maathai, the green movement has lost one of its greatest proponents Ruth Styles | 7th October 2011 Comment Wangari Maathai Green Belt Movement Africa Kenya Politics Society …
A marine biologist by trade and a conservationist by nature, Monty Halls is an unlikely champion for the fishing industry. A classic case of gamekeeper turned poacher? Not so says Halls. As he explains to Ruth Styles, nothing is simple when it comes to sustainable fish
Monty Halls: ‘I will defend fishermen to my dying day’ Ruth Styles | 16th April 2012 Ethical Living Fish Fishing Environment Food And Farming Food And Drink Sustainability Trawling Boats Discards …
In trying to evaluate charitable interventions in 'value for money' terms, the movement for 'Effective Altruism' has lost its moral compass, Sam Earle & Rupert Read. The real changes the world needs are profound, systemic and political. There is no better example than the refugee crisis: the problem is not insufficient aid, but structural inequality, too many weapons, and too much war.
Why 'Effective Altruism' is ineffective: the case of refugees Sam Earle Rupert Read | 5th April 2016 Comment Society Economics War Politics greece-beach-cut.jpg In trying to evaluate charitable …
With Fairtrade Fortnight in full swing, Ruth Styles caught up with People Tree founder, Safia Minney, and Swallows director, Santo Haque, to find out why hand weaving is set to be fashion's next big scandal
The Ecologist meets… Safia Minney and Santo Haque Ruth Styles | 6th March 2012 Ethical Living Hand Weaving Safia Minney Green Living Society People Tree Santo Huque Swallows Handicrafts Centre …
The Green Party is the only national party in Westminster to be denied a Party Political Broadcast by the BBC, write Bennet Francis and Rupert Read. The decision reveals a massive failure of impartiality against which there is no right of independent appeal - save to the court of public opinion.
BBC must give the Greens 2016 election broadcasts! Rupert Read Bennet Francis | 29th March 2016 Comment Politics Media UK bbc-trustees.jpg The Green Party is the only national party in Westminster to …
The winning Brexit slogan was 'Take Back Control', write Victor Anderson & Rupert Read. But leaving the EU will only increase the power of corrupt elites unless the UK reforms its own democratic governance, combats the excessive power of corporations, upholds the rights of all its citizens, decentralises its economy, and forges progressive alliances with its European partners.
Take back real control! A Green response to Brexit Victor Anderson Rupert Read | 18th July 2016 Comment Politics Brexit Green Economy UK EU lords-cut.jpg The winning Brexit slogan was 'Take Back …
In Food Justice, Robert Gottilieb and Anupama Josh make a compelling case for a more integrated approach to changing the way we eat, says Ruth Styles
Food Justice Ruth Styles | 13th January 2011 Reviews Food Pestcides Review Tesco Walmart Reviews Books 51nmsl3b1ll._ss500_crop.jpg In Food Justice, Robert Gottilieb and Anupama Josh make a compelling …
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find out
Q&A: Ben Southall Ruth Styles | 2nd February 2011 Ethical Living Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia Travel Conservation Wildlife Green Living Q And A Natural World …
Ofcom's 'initial view' that the Greens should not take part in 2015 election debates is irrational and illogical, writes Rupert Read. Worse, it is an insult to democracy, all the more so as the Greens are the only UK party offering a genuine alternative to another five years of 'business as usual' neo-liberalism and austerity.
The Green voice must be heard in Election 2015! Rupert Read | 9th January 2015 Comment Politics UK Media itv-debate-opening.jpg This time, the green voice must be heard! Photo: the opening of the …
With sunny days on the way, make the most of your weekends with an English day out
Five brilliant English day trips Ruth Styles | 24th March 2011 Ethical Living England History Woodland Travel Weekends Society Green Living istock_000009679662xsmall.jpg With sunny days on the way, …
If you’ve got some serious knots that need sorting out, then the Intonga Amasatchi Experience is for you. What’s more, says Ruth Styles, Africology’s wonderfully natural approach to beauty makes it a brand to watch
Review: Africology Intonga Amasatchi Experience Ruth Styles | 24th November 2011 Ethical Living Africology Heath And Beauty Natural Organic South Africa Natural World holding.jpg If you’ve got some …
Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s Wildlife is a fascinating account of the 50-year history of the world’s most famous eco charity
… the plight of the black rhino to more recent campaigns such as Earth Hour, the WWF has …
It’s 27 years since fashion’s enfant terrible made headlines by arriving at Downing Street in a protest t-shirt but, as she tells Ruth Styles, Katharine Hamnett is as ready to stand up for the planet as ever
The Ecologist meets…Katherine Hamnett Ruth Styles | 13th March 2012 Ethical Living Katharine Hamnett Society Climate Week EJF Sunday Girl H&m Fashion Design Organic Pesticides kh.jpg It’s 27 years …
Packed with rare flora and fauna, Britain’s woodlands are the perfect place for getting to grips with nature. From Yorkshire to the Lake District, Hampshire and beyond, Ruth Styles rounds up the best walks
Top 10...Woodland Walks Ruth Styles | 28th January 2011 Ethical Living Woodland Forests Travel Walking Nature holding.jpg Packed with rare flora and fauna, Britain’s woodlands are the perfect place …