Can’t tell medlars from mushrooms? Noah Lee spoke to the Wild Man, aka forager Fergus Drennan, to find out exactly how to make your wild food fantasies a reality
… differences is essential. So what’s on offer during the late summer months? According to … field and horse mushrooms. Seaweed: Find dulse, laver, Carragheen, grape pip weed, …
Tart gooseberries, tender broad beans and the best beef of the year make August a key month for foodies, says Henry Gass
… In season now: what to eat during August Henry Gass | 2nd August 2011 … waters right now. With the best in farm produce available locally, August is a great … Farm in Devon, to choose her pick of the produce. Beef Beef is at the height of its powers …
Anna Guyer has made a name for her company by only taking clients with impeccable green credentials and refusing to ‘greenwash’ big brands. Peter Salisbury met her to find out more
… with a PR agency. Whether it’s the new graduate who calls incessantly despite your patent lack of interest in a product that is completely unsuitable for the … around, consumers too are wary of the PR industry and wonder how much of what they’re …
With greener-than-grass credentials and created by a man with a lifetime’s worth of herbal lore in his head, Grateful Body’s eco-conscious range is a good choice for those with sensitive skin, says Ruth Styles
… vegan, Green America approved, Green Products certified 100 percent natural and … his knowledge of healing herbs in the product formulae. Rather sadly, Grateful Body is … recyclable – my selection of Grateful Body products included the Extra Gentle Cleanser, the …
With its chic bar, spacious rooms and organic spa, the K West Hotel is proof that choosing a green place to stay doesn’t mean missing out on the little luxuries, says Valentina Jovanovski
… the Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial – a sleep-inducing treatment using fragrant organic … the spa’s green credentials, with the introduction of organic products, extensive water recycling systems and …
Whether it’s plastic bottles or old magazines, Valentina Jovanovski has a creative way to turn it into something entirely new
… one but, according to DEFRA, the UK produces 7 million tonnes of food waste annually. This waste can be reduced significantly by finding ways to use …
From scratch-proof gloves to soothing organic balms, Anjuli Koshal rounds up five green gardening essentials that the eco-conscious shouldn’t be without
Five of the best…green gardening accessories Anjuli Koshal | 5th August 2011 Ethical Living Gardening Accessories Eco-friendly Fairtrade Green Living holding.jpg From scratch-proof gloves to soothing …
In an effort to address the joint problems of poverty and environmental degradation, Vivienne Westwood has joined up with the International Trade Centre for the launch of her second ethical range
Not charity but work: Vivienne Westwood's 'Ethical Fashion Africa' collection goes on sale Rosie Spinks | 9th August 2011 Ethical Living Fashion Society Green Living Africa Vivienne Westwood Ethical …
The Nordic flair for design has taken eco-fashion to new heights and is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow, says Ruth Styles
… terms of dedicated eco-designers but in the industry as a whole. This spring saw … and boost sustainability in the fashion industry. Delegates from the Swedish Fashion … countries even agreed a 10-year plan on reducing water use, carbon dioxide emissions and …
It is the biggest beauty company in the world and owns numerous ethical brands including The Body Shop and Pureology, but do its own ethics stand up to close scrutiny? Peter Salisbury reports
… L’Oréal’s continued testing of some of its products on animals and because of criticisms … has called for a boycott of all L’Oréal products including those sold by The Body Shop. … that it has not tested any of its finished products on animals since 1989. The devil, as …
Good for adults, but even better for babies: Gervase Poulden rounds up five chemical, phosphate and paraben free products that will really make a difference to your children’s skin
… Five of the best...eco-friendly babycare products Gervase Poulden | 10th August 2011 … Organic Ecocert Soil Association Baby Products happy-baby.jpg Good for adults, but even better for babies: Gervase …
From Nordic walking to tai chi, George Blacksell rounds up ten great ways to take your workout into the great outdoors
… they can be used to propel you along and reduce the pressure that normal walking places … load-bearing stress of running. Biking on undulating terrain and in tough conditions will … varies from lighter options to more heavy duty jobs such as pruning and cutting down …
With its ultra-clean water and unspoilt countryside, Finland’s Lakeland is a paradise for nature lovers and foodies alike, says Ruth Styles
… 24-hour winter darkness but as I discovered during a stay on the shores of Lake Saimaa, … real emphasis on making the most of local produce, design, art and textiles, and the villas … also raise their own animals, including ducks, pigs and cattle, for the table. Eat …
The harvest might be in full swing but, say Ruth Styles and Robert Phillips, if you want the bounty to continue into December, now is the time to start planning your winter vegetable garden
… stock. The flower garden too can produce a surprising number of blooms during the winter months, with everything from … aconites around to provide a splash of colour during the colder months. ‘Sadly, we are …
Beauty’s new eco-luxury brands with their emphasis on organic ingredients combined with wrinkle-busting efficiency give you the best of both worlds, says Ruth Styles
… has been between unglamorous organic products with great ethical credentials but with … in the market for luxurious organic skin products that treated the person from the outside … reflexology, homeopathy and would make individual products for their specific needs and …
Electric bicycles are yet to go mainstream in the UK but could the launch of Haibike’s new electric mountain bike change all that? Gervase Poulden reports
… Could the Haibike Xduro e-bike spark a cycling revolution? … excitedly waiting for my electric Haibike eQ Xduro FS to be delivered to the office, my head … put these concerns to one side as I took the Xduro for a spin for the first time. The …
Thought you couldn’t swim in the Thames? As Rosie Spinks discovered, London’s waterway is one of the UK’s top locations for a natural dip
… else in Europe. A habitual wild swimmer during childhood, Start got bored of … surroundings. The water’s turquoise colour is due to mineral deposits in the rocks and … For more information, go to www.skye.co.uk Durdle Door, Dorset The amazing limestone arch …
The salvaged velvet curtains are in and the newly painted walls are good to go but was it all worth it? In the final installment of her ecorefurb diary, Sue Wheat takes a retrospective look at a challenging year
… it up. ‘Iterative’ means ‘a mathematical procedure that generates a sequence of improving, … The Combisave ( www.combisave.com ) reduces the flow of the hot tap for a few … of C02 every year, plus a further £180 in reduced water use if you’re on a water meter. …
A Greenpeace investigation has found traces of the toxin NPE in clothes made by 14 major brands. Gervase Poulden reports
… been known to cause fish to change gender. Due to its persistence, nonylphenol builds up … The chemical is banned from use in textile production in the EU but in China and other Asian … many global clothing brands source their products from, lax restrictions mean that NPE is …
Boasting vibrant cities, countless historical treasures and lush rolling countryside, England has much to offer green travellers, says Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… with jagged coves and rock formations such as Durdle Door in Dorset, giving way to smooth … environment. Air and water pollution, industrial-scale pesticide use, continued … to resist for well over 50 years, and produced one of the most famous warrior queens of …
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Built and run with the environment in mind, Casal dei Fichi in the Le Marche region of Italy, is the perfect place to unwind, says Yvonne Gordon
… flour mill, butcher and grocer. Local produce includes meats, cheeses, olive oil, … ventilation. A fan is also supplied. To reduce food miles, everything is either produced on site or comes from the local area. …
Organic perfume brand Rich Hippie's skincare sister, Nature Girl, is to launch in the UK. Ruth Styles gets a sneak peek
… Five of the best...eco-friendly babycare products Good for adults, but even better for babies: Gervase … five chemical, phosphate and paraben free products that will really make a difference to …