‘Natural’ Foods in the U.S. Contain GMOs
byGMOs seem to be appearing in many foods these days, which is a scary thought. Now, recent studies reveal that even natural foods could be contaminated by these unnatural ingredients.
Eco Friendly Stocking Stuffers for Christmas
byChristmas stockings are always a great add-on to any Christmas day celebrations. The challenge is usually finding enough gifts (after all, more people want to include at least two or three gifts in a Christmas sock so that it’s a festive goodie bag) and balancing the cost so that it’s not too expensive. Here are a few eco friendly stocking stuffers to include in your Christmas stockings this year:
9 Ways to Keep Your Wool Sweaters Looking Like New
by9 inexpensive ways to keep your wool sweaters looking like new, whether you are storing them over summer or pulling them out of your wardrobe to wrap up warm this holiday season, with these tips you’ll be wearing your winter woolies for many seasons to come.
PETA Outraged with BCBG Max Azria for Selling Raccoon Dogs Fur and Angora Wool
byPETA has released an extremely graphic video in protest of popular retailer BCBG Max Azria’s inclusion of fur from Asiatic raccoon dogs and angora wool in their clothing line.
Sustainable Palm Oil Policy Announced. Good News for Rainforests
byAccording to Grist, the multinational vegetable-oil giant IOI Loders Croklaan has just made a commitment to produce sustainable palm oil without causing deforestation. This is the latest in a series of such commitments, and it means that 75% of all the palm oil produced will be grown without cutting down rainforests.
Foods that Zap Allergies
byMedicine is not your only ammunition against allergies during the summer months. What you eat can play an important role, so make sure you stock up on these foods. Here’s why they’re so good for you.
Water Saving Summer Gardening Tips
byWhen the weather’s dry, your garden needs more water. But don’t waste this precious resource! Here’s how to use water in smarter ways for a healthier summer garden.
Our Top Picks for Summer Skin Care Survival from The Body Shop
byWe’re wild about the new sorbets from The Body Shop. I’ve been trying out the Satsuma body sorbet {RRP R110} with it’s fresh, revitalising scent it smells good enough to eat! A must-have summer skin care sensation.
Fashion Positive: Big News for the Eco Fashion Industry
byFashion Positive is set to bring a much needed change to the fashion industry – great news to end off what was a very inspiring year for sustainable fashion.
LUSH Fools Fur Advocates: #MakeFurHistory
byCruelty-free cosmetic company LUSH knows that the fashion industry’s obsession with fur is heightened as colder months creep up upon our Northern neighbours, so the ethical retailer has launched a new campaign called #MakeFurHistory.