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 … Rachael Stubbins | 3rd April 2012 Ethical Living Vegan Fashion Shoes Society … Leather Footwear Green Eco Alternative Ethical Toms Melissa Vivienne Westwood Stella …
Yes there have been scandals, and yes, there is more to do, but the fashion industry is working hard to become greener and more ethical. It’s time to start supporting these efforts, argues Green Living Editor Ruth Styles
… | 15th September 2011 Comment Comment Fashion Ethical Eco Green London Fashion Week Society … is working hard to become greener and more ethical. It’s time to start supporting these … argues Green Living Editor Ruth Styles Ethical and eco-friendly fashion has come a …
Ditch the high street and shop ethically this Christmas. Laurie Tuffrey shows you where to look
… shopping Laurie Tuffrey | 16th December 2011 Ethical Living Christmas Shopping Eco Green … holding.jpg Ditch the high street and shop ethically this Christmas. Laurie Tuffrey shows … it.' Whether you’re after non-toxic toys or ethically produced bath oil, here’s our guide …
Spring might have sprung but that doesn’t mean you have to rush out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Our experts explain how to get a new look without harming the planet
… spring update Ruth Styles | 10th April 2012 Ethical Living Fashion Society Spring Eco … important when shopping for clothes,’ says ethical label Seasalt Cornwall’s Rosie … the textiles has had on the environment, the ethical production of the garments and the …
Need some destination inspiration? Ruth Styles rounds up the travel blogs that are making greener getaways cool
… travel blogs Ruth Styles | 2nd March 2012 Ethical Living Travel Blogs Green Eco … Copenhagen Cycle Chic Green Traveller Ethical Traveller Ski Green Guide holding.jpg … you are. Read it: www.copenhagencyclechic.com Ethical Traveller The lowdown: Written and …
In part one of our Copenhagen Fashion Week special, Ruth Styles talks sustainable style with Stine Bauer Boskov and Julie Villumsen – the brains behind hot Danish eco-brand, The Baand
… The Baand Ruth Styles | 9th February 2012 Ethical Living Fashion Copenhagen The Baand … on the planet. From all-natural fabrics to ethical manufacturing, Danish brands are world … in its arsenal. It also had a network of ethically sound family-run co-operatives that …
It might have taken 11 years but Nudie – purveyors of green jeans for the super stylish – has finally taken the plunge and gone entirely organic. Are you paying attention, H&M?
… goes organic Grace Philip | 29th May 2012 Ethical Living Nudie Denim Sweden Eco Organic … textiles and insisting on sustainable, ethical practices from its manufacturers. ‘We … issues, including pesticide use, unethical labour and factory pollution. Each of …
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
… heroes 2011 Ruth Styles | 29th November 2011 Ethical Living Eco Beauty Health And Beauty … period campaigning for better organic and ethical standards across the beauty business. …
Thinking of trading in your old fridge? We’ve got the lowdown on how to get hold of electricals that are genuinely green
… buyer’s guide Hannah Corr | 24th January 2012 Ethical Living Mobile Phone Washing Machine … it’s worth investing in something durable and ethical that you know is going to last. While … on the eco-credentials front and according to Ethical Consumer magazine, uses few hazardous …
Research shows that however green we are in the home, most of us leave our eco-habits at the factory gate when we clock in for the nine to five. For those of you who can see what needs to be done in your office, but don't know how to go about doing it, here's an eight-point guide put together by the Low Carbon Innovation Network.
… Carbon Innovation Network | 19th July 2007 Ethical Living Office Green Eco Energy Work … first appeared in the Ecologist July 2007 For ethical and sustainable business services …
Tucked away in leafy Gloucestershire is a beauty brand with a ‘beyond organic’ philosophy that’s making the world sit up and take notice. Ruth Styles hopped on the train and went to meet the inspirational Denise Leicester
… Leicester Ruth Styles | 15th February 2012 Ethical Living Health And Beauty Ila Spa Eco … Kong is raving about it. But in the case of ethical spa brand, Ila, you’d be wrong. …
The duo behind eco label Goodone, Nin Castle and Claire Farrell, aren’t afraid of taking on new challenges. Next up: showing the big boys that green is good and persuading the press to say goodbye to Primark and co
… of a magazine’ Grace Philip | 22nd May 2012 Ethical Living Goodone Primark Fashion From … for fashion is infectious, while their ethical approach is as evident as their …
Eco detergent or washing at 30°C? Laura Sevier cuts through the greenwash at the laundry level
… to 30°C enough? Laura Sevier | 27th July 2009 Ethical Living Detergent Eco Ecover Green … appeared in the Ecologist October 2008 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Home and …
Can detergent make the green movement sexy? According to Method co-founder Adam Lowry; cleaning products are just the start. Bethany Hubbard caught up with him to find out more
… Adam Lowry Bethany Hubbard | 13th April 2012 Ethical Living Home Cleaning Non-toxic Eco … They don’t wear the clothes of a typical, ethical green product, and that’s very much by …
From wood chips to lights that turn themselves off, Lake Garda’s Lefay Resort and Spa offers an unusually green experience to travellers. What’s more, says Ruth Styles, the views of the lake and mountains are sensational
… largest lake Ruth Styles | 14th March 2012 Ethical Living Travel Green Living Society Eco … ‘Sustainability isn’t only good because it’s ethical,’ adds Leali. ‘It’s good because it’s …
From boosting biodiversity to gardens that are helping to tackle climate change, Chelsea Flower Show 2012 will be green in more ways than one. Rebecca Campbell went behind the scenes
… Chelsea 2012 Rebecca Campbell | 18th May 2012 Ethical Living Gardening Climate Change … We round up the top spots to pick up organic, ethically produced seeds GREEN LIVING Why bees …
Straw bale is a low impact, low carbon building material making strides towards mainstream acceptance. So is it about time we took notice? Mark Briggs reports
… building? Mark Briggs | 20th April 2012 Ethical Living Straw Sustainable Eco Green …
Greece might be in dire financial straights but for the country’s best-known natural beauty brand, things have never been better. Ruth Styles caught up with Lena Korres to find out why
… Lena Korres Ruth Styles | 13th April 2012 Ethical Living Korres Natural Organic Recycled …
Whether you’re in the market for an organic French farm or a spot of skiing in the Scottish Cairngorms, there’s an eco-friendly half term break for you and your family
… term breaks Ben Hudson | 3rd February 2012 Ethical Living Half Term Holidays Breaks …
The cowboys and Indians are still there but there’s more to America’s 48th state than reliving the glory days of the Wild West. Home to seven different ecosystems, it is leading the way in conservation and green tourism. Ruth Styles went to find out more
… green dream Ruth Styles | 29th May 2012 Ethical Living Travel America USA Arizona …