From country cousin to king gold, silver is slowly cleaning up its tarnished reputation, writes Matilda Lee
… Can silver ever be ethical? Matilda Lee | 1st March 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Clothing Dilemma … accepted the need for a 21st-century ethical makeover. ‘Silver is ethical in the …
Poll shows that consumer willingness to buy ethical products has fallen, but the recession may not be the only cause
… green The Ecologist | 6th January 2009 News Ethical Green Living Politics And Economics … Poll shows that consumer willingness to buy ethical products has fallen, but the recession … been a fall in consumer willingness to buy ethical products over the past two years, …
Obsessed with technology, we have overlooked something critical that lurks in our institutionalised notion of sustainability
… True sustainability needs an ethical revolution Michael P. Nelson John A. … sustainability. It involves confronting the ethical aspects of sustainability. This is … and every vision that lies between is an ethical choice. The neglected obstacle …
Anyone who cares about the environment needs to be making more informed choices at the checkout. Laura Sevier meets an author promoting ethical shopping
… Laura Sevier meets an author promoting ethical shopping It’s not easy being an ethical shopper. On top of the basics of cost … Is it organic? Was it produced locally? Is it ethically traded? Is it cruelty-free? Has it …
All hail the rise of the Fair Trade Panama hat. Laura Sevier meets ethical fashion pioneer Carry Somers of Pachacuti
… Could this be the most ethical hat in the world? Laura Sevier | 6th August 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Ethical Clothing Fair Trade Panama Hats …
Launched in 1970, by environmentalist Edward Teddy Goldsmith, the Ecologist has been at the heart of the environmental movement for almost 40 years
… readers are the most committed, passionate, ethical and environmentally aware consumers in … united in their concern for environmental and ethical issues. They are conscientious in … organic produce.** Our readers seek out sound ethical/environmental products and services.** …
If you're looking for stylish yet ethically produced clothes you may leave the high street empty-handed. Online, eco-boutiques offer organic, 'reclaimed to wear', and fairly traded designer collections, ultimately making shopping more enjoyable.
… is a click away Matilda Lee | 3rd March 2009 Ethical Living Fashion Ethical Clothing Online Shopping Fashion Fair … If you're looking for stylish yet ethically produced clothes you may leave the …
'There is enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed,’ said Gandhi – but how much does each of us need?
… Activism Culture Change The Story Of Stuff Ethical Consumer Rainforest Action Network … and systemic change. Becoming an ‘ethical’ consumer is the first step in this … consumer goods. www.thestoryofstuff.com Ethical Consumer Shopping smart means knowing …
If we hope really hard maybe things will get better – or maybe it’s time to consider a new plan of action. Michael Nelson and John Vucetich propose a virtuous approach to environmental change.
… dichotomy captures the sum of all ethical motivators, shows a preoccupation with … given one’s circumstance, is a wholly ethical activity, and perhaps the whole of ethical activity. The 19th and 20th centuries …
As summer sets in, Andy Hamilton grabs his tongs and invites you to have a sizzling and sustainable barbecue
… How to have the most ethical barbecues Andy Hamilton | 19th June 2009 Ethical Living Take Action How To Barbecues … a little thought it is very easy to throw an ethical barbecue. Firelighters Fire-lighting …
Sam Roddick on spontaneous pleasures, ethical sex toys and civil disobedience
… of Coco de Mer Laura Sevier | 14th March 2009 Ethical Living My World Sam Roddick Activist … Sam Roddick on spontaneous pleasures, ethical sex toys and civil disobedience What … Mandelas’ of the US. What kind of eco and ethical erotic toys do you sell in Coco de …
It began as a student project: environmentally-friendly underwear with a message. But Green Knickers has taken off - to the delight of its founders. Matilda Lee reports
… Good clean fun Matilda Lee | 30th March 2009 Ethical Living Fashion Organic Fairtrade … Sarah says. ‘The hardest part was ensuring an ethical supply chain, which I hadn’t thought … appeared in the Ecologist April 2007 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Clothing …
Government-owned Royal Mint admits it has no ethical sourcing policy
… Government-owned Royal Mint admits it has no ethical sourcing policy The government-owned … Metal Exchange (LME) but does not follow any ethical guidelines in choosing its suppliers, … said it was a member of Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. However, this body does …
High-street fashion at bargain prices, charity shops are the ethical way to accentuate a wardrobe. All you need is a sense of adventure… By Laura Sevier
… shop chic Laura Sevier | 17th April 2009 Ethical Living Charity Shop Clothes Recycling Fashion Ethical New Wardrobe Fashion Charities … at bargain prices, charity shops are the ethical way to accentuate a wardrobe. All you …
A pioneering ethical fashion company is helping maintain traditional livelihoods and prevent deforestation in the Amazon, writes Matilda Lee
… Rubber Rules Matilda Lee | 14th March 2009 Ethical Living Fashion Footwear Shoes Rubber … Society RubberRules_MAIN.jpg A pioneering ethical fashion company is helping maintain … price for their rubber. Building on this ethical supply chain, the canvas of the …
What's the real price of your bouquet? Pat Thomas dishes the dirt on cut flower production in less-industrialised countries
… cut flowers Pat Thomas | 18th August 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Behind The Label … Kenya Hilary Benn Lake Naivasha Columbia Ethical Consumerism cutflowersbtl.jpg What's … hothouse flowers. 'People want to buy ethically and do their bit for climate change, …
Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey explain how they've made it their mission to wade through 'ethical' cosmetics, sorting the good from the bad
… greenwash Laura Sevier | 22nd October 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Health Beauty … made it their mission to wade through 'ethical' cosmetics, sorting the good from the … beauty which goes by many names – ‘eco’, ‘ethical,’ ‘green,’ or ‘organic’ – is big …
Playful website TheNag.net has created an online forum where users can rant about whatever ethical or environmental issue is bothering them, find solutions and act
… | 13th July 2009 Reviews Green Living The Nag Ethical Issues Environmental Issues Take … forum where users can rant about whatever ethical or environmental issue is bothering … and won an international award for best ethical website. But Cyndi felt the site’s …
Two designers were given the ultimate challenge: take suitcases full of unwanted clothes and create something meaningful. The results were on show at 'Reclaim' an exhibition at Eco Age in west London
… fashion Matilda Lee | 1st October 2009 Ethical Living Green Living Clothing Eco Age … of the British Fashion Council's Estethica ethical fashion exhibition and John Teall, … the Ecologist's Consumer Affairs Editor For ethical and sustainable suppliers of clothing …
A cleaner, greener, more ethical approach to outdoor gear, Finisterre swept into UK shops on a surfing brainwave. Laura Sevier meets the team behind the eco-active clothing company
… a green wave Laura Sevier | 28th January 2009 Ethical Living Surfing Eco Clothing Active … A cleaner, greener, more ethical approach to outdoor gear, Finisterre … the water is expensive, non-durable and not ethically made,’ he says. Which is why, in …
Christmas needn't be an orgy of consumerism: the more thought, and the less money, that goes into a gift, the more gratefully it is likely to be received. Here are some great ideas...
… shopping Andy Hamilton | 7th December 2009 Ethical Living Green Living How To Christmas … and thoughtful gifts. Every gift will be ethical and every gift will have a very low … Bible ( £20, Hodder & Stoughton) For ethical and sustainable suppliers of food and …