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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Thought bubble bath was basically liquid soap? Wrong. Not only is it completely different, it contains a hefty dose of dodgy chemicals to boot. Ruth Styles has more
How safe is your bubble bath? Ruth Styles | 12th October 2011 Ethical Living Bubble Bath Shower Gel Parabens Sulphates Chemicals Health And Beauty Green holding.jpg Thought bubble bath was basically …
The bright green outdoor sports brand has finally arrived in London. Ruth Styles got a sneak preview
Patagonia launches London flagship store Ruth Styles | 4th October 2011 Ethical Living Fashion Patagonia Outdoor Clothing Recycling Reusing Covent Garden store.jpg The bright green outdoor sports …
The Ecologist's Green Living Editor finds answers to your ethical dilemmas. This week she’s looking at eco-labels
Ask Ruth: what do the different eco-labels mean? Ruth Styles | 13th September 2011 Ethical Living Labels Food Beauty Ecocert Soil Association RSPCA Food And Drink Food And Farming …
Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, plentiful wildlife and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth Styles and Vanessa Jones
The eco travel guide to Scotland Ruth Styles Vanessa Jones | 22nd September 2011 Ethical Living Scotland Travel Wildlife History Environment Eco Travel Guide holding.jpg Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, …
Instead of ‘buy one, get one free’, as TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie told Ruth Styles, it’s all about ‘buy one, give one away’ starting with shoes and glasses
One for One: how TOMS started a fashion revolution Ruth Styles | 20th March 2012 Ethical Living Toms Fashion Society Green Living Upside holding.jpg Instead of ‘buy one, get one free’, as TOMS …
The Danes might not like it much but marmite is one British institution that’s worth keeping. Here's why, love it or hate it, marmite is an eco-friendly essential
Five reasons why marmite should be at the top of every eco-warrior’s shopping list Ruth Styles | 26th May 2011 Ethical Living Marmite Food And Drink Vegemite Denmark Food And Farming Green Living …
Are clouds a metaphor for climate change? Artist Govinda Sah ‘Azad’ talks to Ruth Styles about how art can play a part in the fight against global warming
Q&A: Govinda Sah ‘Azad’ Ruth Styles | 17th February 2011 Ethical Living Govinda Sah 'azad' Art Climate Change October Gallery Q&A _mg_7775.jpg Are clouds a metaphor for climate change? Artist Govinda …