From turning old clothes into bags to making plastic cups into fabulous pencils, spring-cleaning just got lucrative
How to… make recycling pay Bethany Hubbard | 30th March 2012 Ethical Living Home Recycling Upcycling Green Plastic Waste Rubbish Cd Cases Pencils Bags Fashion Green Living Society holding.jpg From …
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 …
Specs might be the accessory du jour but metal and plastic glasses come at a heavy cost to the planet. Luckily, Herrlicht’s chic wooden frames are the perfect alternative
Specs appeal: the eco-friendly glasses you’ll want to wear Ruth Styles | 17th May 2011 Ethical Living Specs Glasses Frames Fashion Society holding.jpg Specs might be the accessory du jour but metal …
Leather is no longer the only option out there for footwear but do the eco credentials of leather-free alternatives stand up to scrutiny?
Ethical shoes: what's out there for vegans and vegetarians? Rachael Stubbins | 3rd April 2012 Ethical Living Vegan Fashion Shoes Society Leather Footwear Green Eco Alternative Ethical Toms Melissa …
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
Patagonia: the anti-fashion fashion brand Matilda Lee | 4th October 2011 Ethical Living Fashion Patagonia Ethical Retail Earth Tax One Percent For The Planet Yvon Chouinard yvon.jpg It's the 'Gucci …
Totally on-trend and made from upcycled plastic bags, ReLUXE’s Cherie choker is top of our wishlist
PICK OF THE DAY: ReLUXE Upcycled Cherie Choker The Ecologist | 1st February 2011 Ethical Living Fashion ReLUXE Choker Clothing Upcycling Green Living …
From shirts made from recycled plastic to Fairtrade balls, supporting your team sustainably is easier than ever
Back of the net! Football fashion goes green The Ecologist | 22nd March 2011 Ethical Living Football Nike Saville Rogue Ethletics Arsenal Manchester United Barcelona Fashion Fairtrade Society …
Crack open the champagne and bring out the bunting: Ruth Styles looks at green ways to throw a suitably stylish Royal Wedding shebang
How to…throw an eco-friendly Royal Wedding party Ruth Styles | 23rd March 2011 Ethical Living Royal Wedding Kate Middleton Party Food And Drink Fashion Decorations Society Green Living …
Clothing companies must take responsibility for the waste they create, a cross-party parliamentary committee has said.
Fashion industry should pay for clothes impact Catherine Early | 22nd February 2019 News Fashion Textiles Recycling Waste Tax Change Makers waste_clothes.jpg Clothing companies must take …
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
Five of the best…eco friendly winter coats Vanessa Jones | 27th September 2011 Ethical Living Coats Winter Jackets Outerwear Ethical Green Minna From Somewhere People Tree Fashion Asos Africa …
From shoes to shirts and everything in between, Robert Phillips takes a closer look at the eco sports gear on offer
Eco-sportswear: what to wear and how to buy it Robert Phillips | 16th August 2011 Ethical Living Sports Football Fashion Nike Clothes Baselayer Bam Brooks Society holding.jpg From shoes to shirts and …
Black Friday arrives immediately after the crushing disappointment of COP27.
Rich fashionistas costing the earth Lewis Akenji Andrew Simms | 24th November 2022 | Comment Fashion Black Friday Climate Breakdown Editor’s Picks pexels-yogendra-singh-5185594.jpg Black Friday …
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
How to...make your wardrobe go further Hannah Corr | 23rd September 2011 Ethical Living Scandinavia New York Fashion Society Ethical Diane Von Furstenberg Emami Organic Eco-friendly holding.jpg There …
Green Living Editor Ruth Styles answers your eco-lifestyle dilemmas. This week, we're talking textiles
Ask the Ecologist: cotton, hemp and bamboo - which is the green choice? Ruth Styles | 22nd June 2011 Ethical Living Fabric Textiles Bamboo Hemp Cotton Silk Fashion Waste And Recycling Society …
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
… hemp as a sustainable, clean alternative to plastics, textiles, timber and fuel, as well …
Bright, bold and branded with a logo... It’s time to wear your ethics on your eco t-shirt. By Laura Sevier
Topical t-shirts Laura Sevier | 1st May 2008 Ethical Living Fairtrade Organic Cotton Fashion T-shirts Green Lifestyle Fashion Fair Trade Green Living Society Archive_209.jpg Bright, bold and branded …
Unravelling a garment’s green credentials isn’t easy, says Matilda Lee. Instead of fretting about what not to wear there’s a few simple things we can do (that could save money too)
What's the most sustainable fabric Matilda Lee | 6th February 2009 Ethical Living Clothing Fashion Dilemma Cotton Wardrobe Fabric Fibre Green Lifestyle Fashion Green Living Society …
Upcycled, recycled and 100 per cent green, Ali Gane, owner of online ethical accessories boutique onfriday, rounds up the 10 best eco bags around
Top 10...eco-friendly bags Ali Gane | 25th March 2011 Ethical Living Bags Upcycling Fairtrade Fashion Society Green Living istock_000013038822xsmall.jpg Upcycled, recycled and 100 per cent green, Ali …
Can sustainability be stylish? If Lost Property of London’s eco-accessories are anything to go by, yes it can
Lost Property of London The Ecologist | 13th April 2011 Ethical Living Bags Fashion Accessories Recycling Waste And Recycling Green Living Society holding.jpg Can sustainability be stylish? If Lost …
Eco-label Goodone’s unique collaboration with the supermarket giant is finally bringing green fashion to the mass market
Tesco teams up with Goodone to bring ethical fashion to the high street The Ecologist | 22nd February 2011 Ethical Living Goodone Tesco Fashion Recycling Waste And Recycling Society Green Living …
Cutting edge architecture, miles of cycle routes and green spaces galore have made the Danish capital a hotspot for green travellers. Ruth Styles packed her bags for a weekend in Europe’s greenest capital city
Copenhagen: Europe's coolest green city Ruth Styles | 16th February 2011 Ethical Living Copenhagen Travel Fashion Noma Nimb Segway Weekend Breaks nyhavn-in-evening-sunlight_2.jpg Cutting edge …
Whether on the beach, in the city or in the countryside, summer’s staple shoe is without doubt, the humble flip flop. Question is, how well do flip flops really go with the environment?
How green are your Havaianas? Sella Oneko | 3rd May 2011 Ethical Living Fashion Flip Flops Birkenstocks Shoes Society holding.jpg Whether on the beach, in the city or in the countryside, summer’s …
The queen of green yoga wear talks to Ruth Styles about the brilliance of bamboo textiles and explains why it’s time to give your iron a break
The Ecologist meets… eco designer Alice Asquith Ruth Styles | 28th February 2012 Ethical Living Fashion Yoga Society Bamboo Fabric Textiles Clothing Asquith London Alice Asquith Green Living …