All Posts Tagged With: "ethical superstore"

Brenda writes…

Here are a few ethical christmas gift choices that would make your friends and family very happy this christmas.

Mini Spa Bag

Bellingham Soap Company make gorgeous soaps and bath goodies, which are made from entirely natural products.  This gift bag is made from sustainable jute bag, which includes 1 creamy soap and 1 fabulous fizz bath.  You have a choice of 3.  Price £10.

Green Glass Recycled Glasses - Sol Bottles

Ethical Superstore, a favourite here at TGF, has these cool glasses on sale.  They come in a pack of two and are made from recycled empty Sol bottles.  They stand at 23cm tall and hold approximately 330ml.  Perfect gift for the hubby, who has everything.  Price £11.74.

Enlaira Recycled Glass Vase

Biome Lifestyle, have this stunning looking eco-friendly vase for sale.  Which has pink butterflies on a black background.  Made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, which is sea-freighted in from Spain.  Dimensions are 38 x 25cm.  Price £70.

Brenda writes…

Here are my top 6 “Green” discount codes for you and your family/friends to share this December.

Olli & Lime - 25% off, code BG01, ends on the 26/12/08

Ethical Superstore - 10% off on spends over £25, code TGF10, ends on the 31/12/08

Dam Tam - 10% off, code BAMBINO, no end date

Biome Lifestyle - 10% off, code ILOVEXMAS08, ends on the 19/12/08

Bibaloo - 10% off, code Bambino, ends on the 20/12/08

Noolibird - 10% off, code 1234, ends on the 31/01/09

Rachel writes…

TGF would like to welcome Rachel to the family.  Rachel is a contributor over on Bambino Goodies and has turned reviewer for TGF today.

Made from super-absorbent hemp (rather than the usual cotton), the Baby Beehinds hemp nappy is a birth to potty nappy whose unique selling point is a natty system of poppers to adjust the size and absorbency. Hemp is also a good pick for the eco-friendly parent, since it needs less water and chemicals to grow.

As for me, I’m a relatively recent cloth nappy convert, using re-usables regularly on my five month old, but still sticking to disposables at night, or when we’re staying away from home.

Hold your horses
Once you have your nappy (or nappies) then you can’t just jump straight in and try them out. Or, rather, you could, but you’re instructed to wash it three times before use to ensure it’s absorbent enough. The instructions further add that the nappy only reaches its full absorbency after an eye-watering ten washes! Since it’s slow-drying and I wanted to get this review written sometime before 2009, I went with the three washes before cracking on and getting it in use. Continued

Brenda writes…

Here are a few of the best sales around at the moment.  If you know of anymore, please get in touch with us via the contact page.

Sones - Have on sale their Tunic Tops and Frill Bootlegs, just perfect for this time of year.  Both are available in sizes 18-24 months to 4-5 years.  The tunic tops are available in berry pink and denim blue and the frill bootlegs are available in purple/mink.  Both reduced to £8.50.

Arabella Miller - Have on sale their funky ladybird baby t-shirts. Available in sizes 6 - 24 months.  Now reduced to £9.99.

Natural Nursery - Have a great sale on babies and childrens organic clothes.  Available for both boys and girls and available in sizes from newborn to 4 years.

Buy Organics - Have a brilliant special offers page, which includes sweat shirts from the Tatty Bumpkin range and organic herbs to name a couple, all at reduced prices.

Ethical Superstore - This is your one stop eco-friendly superstore.  It has a special offers page, which includes products from the following departments: groceries, fashion, electrical appliances, beauty and many more, all at reduced prices.

Brenda writes…

Has your old iron run out of steam?  Then you should have a look at the Morphy Richards Ecolectric Turbo Steam Iron at Ethical Superstore as a light green alternative.

This iron not only does a great job, but it looks good too.  It has a ceramic soleplate and a 400ml tank, so you do not have to fill up so often.  It also does its bit for the planet by switching itself off after 3 minutes to prevent wasting electricity.

It is packaged in materials that are both recycled and 100% recyclable.

Available from Ethical Superstore for £39.99.

Kat writes…

It is the end of my week of Green Foodie Thoughts and I thought it was only appropriate to make it the best food of all: chocolate! I am rather partial to a bit of chocolate and by making it organic I know that not only am I eating something better for me but that the people growing it aren’t working with harmful chemicals. If you add into the equation the fact that all of these chocolates are Fairtrade then you can enjoy your chocolate guilt free. Except for the calories!

Traidcraft fight poverty through trade. A Christian based organisation they have been with people of all faiths since 1979. This chocolate has a velvety mocha filling which will have you melting into your coffee break. You can buy a case of 7 (bulk buying is good!) for £11.90 from Traidcraft.

Biofair provides you with top quality goods whilst supporting third world communities in building strong economic partnerships. They also protect the health of farmers and the local environment. This Dark Chocolate Crisp sounds delicious you can have a bar for £1.79 from Ethical Superstore.

Amnesty Internationalhave been campaigning for human rights since 1961. Their chocolate provides a fair wage and working conditions to the Bolivian and Filipino workers involved in its production. Brought together in Switzerland to make a deliciously smooth chocolate. £2 from Ethical Superstore.

Brenda writes…

Becoming greener is not something that can be done in a rush.  It is better if we incorporate it into our lives rather than let it overrun it.  By this I mean that next time you need to buy more cleaning products for the house, pick the greener option rather than your usual brand which may not be as eco-friendly.  This way your wallet will not feel the pinch.

E-Cloth Kitchen/Bathroom Pack

This pack contains 2 cloths, 1 for general use and the other for glass/polishing.  These cloths are eco-friendly and do not contain any harmful chemical agents.  All you need is a bit of old fashioned elbow grease.  Available from Ethical Superstore which is a fantastic place to start your green shopping habits.  Price £8.99.

Ecover Dishwasher Tablets

Ecover is well known in the cleaning industry and has been at the forefront of leading the industry in an eco-friendly manner, so over the weeks to come you will probably see a lot of their products featured.  The dishwasher tablets come in a pack of 25 for £4.29 and are made to be effective in their cleaning role but are also hygienic and safe, so they have no petrochemical based ingredients.  They have a high level of biodegradability which also includes the packaging, as the box is made of 95% recycled cardboard and the wrappers are 100% recyclable.  Available from Big Green Smile online or in your local supermarket. Currently Waitrose has a really good 3 for 2 offer on the whole Ecover range.

Bentley Organic Bathroom Cleaner

This lime fresh bathroom cleaner has an antibacterial action that leaves the surfaces sparkling clean with a fresh lime scent and has been specially formulated to tackle soap scum and grime.  Available from Auravita for £4.99 for 500ml.

Brenda writes…

Here are some of the best eco-friendly mens t-shirts on the market at the moment.

Made from high quality 100% organic cotton, this mens t-shirt mixes ethical sourcing with a great design. It’s bold, original, and sweatshop-free. Made by Tonic T-shirts in the UK in sizes small, medium, or large. Available from Nigels eco store for £19.99 + £3.99 delivery.

Viva La Fair Trade Revolution

Stag Beetle T-shirt

Brenda writes…

This innovative Eco Kettle has a unique double chamber that gets you to measure out exactly how much water you want to boil.  This means that it saves you:  electricity, water, money, time and makes it a better choice for the planet.

It comes recommended from the Energy Saving Trust.

Available from Nigels Eco Store for £34.99. Was £39.99.  Have just noticed that this is actually cheaper at Ethical superstore you can get it for £29.50 for a limited time and they are throwing in Chocolate Cookies as well!!  YUM YUM.

This could be handy for when you’re boiling water for feeds.

Brenda writes…

If you’re having a party or getting a group of friends together, why not make it a green party?

When thinking about what drinks you want to serve, go for organic or Fairtrade wines and beers instead of the usual. Ethical Superstore have a huge selection of organic, Fairtrade, and socially responsible wines by the bottle and the case, starting from £4.95 (for a bottle not case!). Choose UK grown juices, for example apple or pear juice are usually in good supply, or check out the range of organic and fair trade juices on the market, or even better go to the local greengrocer (if your town still has one!), or check out fruit and vegetables at your local farmers market. Abel and Cole are also a great online retailer of seasonal organic food. Whilst you’re at it, if you’re a big juice fan, invest in a juicer and make your own - my kids love to make their own juices!

When thinking about the food side, depending whether you are just making snacks or a full blown meal, go for organic products and ones that are UK produced. This time of year is great for Strawberries and Cream for dessert. For a main why not get organic, UK produced and grown, meat and vegetables.