Eco Travel Essentials Winter Guide

Over the last few weeks the MoreEco team have been gathering information on Winter eco-getaways … we’ve scoured the web so you don’t have to! Whether you’re trying to find a romantic holiday, a family trip, or just some eco bits and pieces for your suitcase, the MoreEco team have everything to make your winter holiday eco-perfect!

Eco Winter Holidays: For Couples

Eco Winter Holidays: For Families

Eco Winter Products: For Your WashBag

Eco Winter Products: To Keep You Warm

Eco Winter Products: Holiday Gadgets

Valentine’s Day Gifts – For Her

Find the perfect eco gift for your loved one this valentines day! MoreEco has searched the web for the best in eco gifts for her:

Heart Necklace – Verde RocksHeart Necklace Ascension

Say I love you in 15 different languages! This reversible pendant features the phrase in a variety of tongues from Hebrew & Chinese to Greek & French.

Accented with a 2cm Lady Godiva charm and a single 2cm vintage crystal, in a vintage setting.
Hangs from a 25.5 inch vintage ball chain; Heart measures 4.5cm by 4.5cm.
Treated with a protective coating to prevent from oxidation.

  • Made from Vintage components
  • Even Braille is represented
  • 25.5″ chain
  • Made in USA

VerdeRocks Jewelry has been designing eco-friendly & sustainable jewellery since 2004. They create beautiful pieces, made from vintage & recycled components.

>>> Available from Ascension + earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £39.00 + earn £3.12 cash back

100% Organic Shea Delight Body BarBody butter bars

Fabulously decadent, all-organic moisturising bars, suitable for face and body. These make your skin softer and smoother and really lovely to touch! They come in packs of three heart shaped bars each10 gm (total 30gm), for £5.80 or one large 50 gm bar for £9.65. These are NOT soaps – they are moisturisers in a solid bar form – use as you would a cream or an oil – but with no messy drips! Simply rub the bar directly onto the skin and your bodys warmth will melt the bar enough for it to sink into the skin.

>>> Available from Beyond Organic Skincare + earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £5.80 + earn £0.46 cash back

La Vie Devant Soie Lingerie BagDevidoll - lingerie bag

  • Available in different colours
  • Rectangular transparent bag
  • Lingerie detail embroidery on front
  • Drawstring close

La Vie Devant Soie speaks to the accessories fiend lurking inside every fashionista. You don’t have to know French. Sandy Blain’s sleek, elegant, jewel coloured accessories are handcrafted from locally sourced fabrics in Cambodia (silk is the favourite) by workers that are given a fair wage livelihood. La Vie Devant Soie is a small, personally managed social enterprise with a big, glamorous presence. 

eviDoll loves the quiet confidence of La Vie Devant Soie’s delicious designs and social commitment. Accessories for glamouristas in the know.

>>> Available from Devidoll + earn 6% cashback with MoreEco
>>> Price £10.00 + earn £0.60 cashback

Will You Still Love Me? – RedEcocentric red print

A cheeky fine art eco print with a comical theme printed in white on a red background.

Part of the Dupenny collection, each print is hand screen-printed using water based inks onto high grade paper made from cellulose fibres from sustainably sourced trees. All offcuts are sent for recycling.

Hand screen-printing gives a unique appearance to each print.

Available in white on red and red on white

Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery as this design is made to order.
We are not able to offer express delivery on this item.

Frames and mounts shown are not included. This is a standard print size so finding a frame will not be difficult.

Designed and produced in the UK.

>>> Available from Ecocentric + earn 8% cashback
>>> Price £35.76 + earn £2.86 cashback

Love Tealove tea Ecohip

Where would we be without love?
Our latest blend lovingly combines organic rose buds and petals with coriander and liquorice root. Beautifully packaged in a pink box tied by hand with organic cotton, it truly looks as good as it tastes. In addition, each box holds a secret love note for its keeper. Your search for love is finally over

Tea making instructions:

  • Put the kettle on to boil, warm your favourite teapot
  • Add one teaspoon of tea for each person. Pour in boiling water and allow to brew for ten minutes
  • Think truly, deeply and madly about love. How love is so simple, yet we search so hard for it. How love doesn’t happen to us, it’s already there, and it’s endless. Remind yourself how unique and perfect you really are. Be kind with yourself. For without being generous to ourselves we can’t be generous with our love for others. Love as you want to be loved. It’s your gift to give. It’s our lifeforce. It’s love that takes us further than we think we can go. To access it, just join the dots in your life with love. And remember, love loves. The more you give, the more you get

>>> Available from Eco Hip + earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £5.00 + earn £0.40 cashback

Made Brass Link BracletEqua Made Brass Link bracelet

Following the principles of fair trade Made train local artisans in new skills, providing fair wages and support at every level. Via this ‘trade not aid’ ethos Made believe they can help break the cycle of poverty and empower the people who create their products.

Made recommend you keep your brass jewelery clean by occasionally washing it in lemon juice or warm soapy water and drying with a soft cloth.

This amazing bracelet will make an amazing valentines day gift that she will treasure for ever… and it’s ethically produced! Stylish and eco… what more could you want this valentines?

>>> Available from Equa Clothing + earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £15.00 + earn £1.20 cashback

Silky Hemp Tie Side Knickers – NaturalSilky Hemp Tie Side Knickers

These beautiful tie-sided knickers are 60% hemp and 40% silk, meaning that the fabric is luxuriously soft, but durable at the same time.

Why Hemp?

Natural fibres seem to suit underwear because they tend to harmonise with our most sensitive regions. Hemp is a natural fibre, and it blends beautifully with other natural fibres, including silk and organic cotton. Hemp is the ultimate natural fibre, and unlike cotton it can grow practically anywhere, even on otherwise unusable land.

One of the great benefits of hemp is that pesticides are rendered unnecessary, as insects can’t stand the plant! Pesticides are the main cause of humanitarian and environmental problems associated with fibre production. Herbicides are also unnecessary as hemp grows far quicker than any weed.

>>> Available from Ethical Superstore + earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £25.00 + earn £2.00 cashback

Escape Organic Bath SoakEthical Superstore Escape Organic  Bath Soak

Immerse yourself in the exotic floral aromas of organic Madagascan geranium and African ylang ylang essential oils to set your senses tingling while gorgeous organic shea butter softens your skin. Escape into a calming, relaxing bath and emerge invigorated and revitalised.

A teaspoonful added to running water is plenty for a moisturing bath. This is the ultimate in loving luxury – give your loved one the best in organic skin care this valentines day.

>>> Available from Ethical Superstore + earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £14.95 + earn £1.19 cashback

Floral Spa Treat BoxEthical One Stop Floral spa Treat box

Every succulent item is formulated to do your skin good.

This mouth-watering collection of spa treatments is good enough to eat!

So go ahead, indulge – you deserve it. Vegan basket also available

Contents: 1 jar floral bath salts with wooden scoop; 1 jar jasmine body scrub; 1 bottle jasmine bath oil; 1 bag ‘Cleopatra’ milk bath mix; 1 rose bath bomb; 1 jasmine bath bomb.

Vegan Basket contains Bath Teabags Instead Of Milk Bath

>>> Available from Ethical One Stop Shop – earn 3% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £56.40 + earn £1.69 cashback

Cupid Ring – silver La JewelleryEthical one stop shop cupidring

This stunning range has become one of our most extensive collections, with two torques – a large, two heart version and a smaller, single heart version – as well as a bangle bracelet and earrings.

The pretty, feminine, ‘Cupid’ ring now joins the collection as the perfect finishing touch.

At La Jewellery, we employ part time staff and we pay them over minimum wage per hour. This is not a boast to make us look good, it is simply a fact and it is done consciously, to support the principles we operate under. Quite simply, we value our staff and the system of payment we employ, ‘piece work’ (a system where payment is made per item of jewellery completed), enables us not only to pay them in accordance with our commitment to their skill and creativity, it also allows both me and them a greater sense of work/life balance. In addition, it fits in with our ‘Fair Trade’ policy, which we believe should be an integral part of the British culture as much as it is abroad.

So, our jewellery assemblers are paid in a way which best facilitates them working from the comfort of their homes, meeting the needs of family members and living life with a greater degree of freedom, while still gaining an income. It also allows us as a company to further our belief in the principles of the ‘SLOW’ Movement and fulfill these beliefs in a tangible way.

>>> Available from Ethical One Stop Shop – earn 3% cashback with MoreEco
>>> Price £38.00 + earn £3.04 cashback

Luxury Bath and Body Gift SetGreen Trading bath and body gift set

Sensual aromatherapeutic bath and body gift set. Select a revitalising or relaxing body wash together with a nourishing body cream, in a choice of modern sensuous fragrances, for a pampering treat. Both bath and body care products are 100% natural and contain organic plant-based ingredients.
Both the relaxing lavender and sage body wash and the invigorating lemongrass body wash contain active plant nutrients and has excellent hydrating and foaming properties. The uplifting bergamot body cream and gorgeous wild rose body cream contain organic and ethically sourced shea and cocoa butters to maintain the skin’s natural moisture. It is also high in vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants to protect against free radicals, leaving the skin soft and radiant.
These products are suitable for sensitive skin. Timothy Han skin care products do not contain any parabens, animal by-products, petrochemicals, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, or synthetic or artificial fragrances and colours.
This gift set, created by Green Trading, comes packed in a chic eco-friendly gift box with a red and gold natural jute ribbon.

>>> Available from Green Trading – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £31.99 + earn £2.56 cashback

24 Red Fairtrade ‘Freedom’ RosesImogen Stone Fairtrade Roses

For the ultimate romantic gesture. If you really love her send 24 Red ‘Freedom’ Fairtrade Roses from Imogen Stone in a beautiful handtied bouquet with a mixture of Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade foliage.

In addition to being a Fairtrade certified supplier, the grower is moving towards organic status. They currently use low-impact chemicals and biological alternatives to manage their plants. Since 2006 they have eliminated the use of “hazardous pesticides” (category I) and they have dramatically reduced the use of chemicals under category II.

>>> Available from Imogen Stone – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £55.00 + earn £4.40 cash back

Venetian Glass Heart – Soft PinkImogen Stone glass heart

Bright and clear Venetian glass heart pendent in softest pink. Handmade in Italy from Murano glass the pendant is held on a fully adjustable brown suede thong necklace; max length 80cm. The pendant is 2.5 cm across.

This heart necklace would make a stunning addition to your loved ones’ jewelery collection and is the perfect valentines gift. Imogen Stone jewelery is ethically produced – making this the perfect eco valentines gift for her.

>>> Available from Imogen Stone – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £14.95 + earn £1.19 cash back

Hole in the Heart Necklace: PinkLove Eco Hole in heart necklace

Exclusive to Love Eco we just adore these enchanting Hole in the Heart necklaces.
Not only are they eco, ethical and fair they are surely the ‘must have’ accessory for 2007/8.
Made from vegetable ivory every heart is lovingly hand carved and coloured with vegetal dye making each piece unique. Vegetable ivory is the result of a long and attentive process. It is derived from a palm nut that when dried for up to 8 weeks resembles the finest elephant ivory. The dawn of synthetics saw a decline in this once valuable and desirable material so a resurgence is long overdue.
Each necklace is suspended on a 16” sterling silver belcher chain and are limited edition. So don’t delay. Get hold of your favourite before it goes.

>>> Available from Love Eco – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £25.00 + earn £2.00 cash back

Sweetheart Lingerie SetLove eco sweetheart lingerie

Be in love with our new fairly traded lingerie range that includes this cute sweetheart print cami and knickers set or cropped PJs set. Both, perfectly romantic.

Cami Set = vest & short
PJ Set = vest & cropped PJs

Made from 95% Fairtrade certified cotton and 5% elastane.

Available in sizes: Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

>>> Available from Love Eco - earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £19.00 – £26.00 + earn up to £2.08 cash back

Figs & Rouge Luxury Body BalmLove Eco figs route organic body balm

New at LOVE ECO is a wonderful range of natural and organic body care products from Figs & Rouge, including this versatile and luxury Body Balm, 8ml.

We love the Figs & Rouge vintage-inspired natural & organic body care range which uses nourishing botanicals from the traditional English garden to help us restore and retain our skin’s natural blossom.

The entire range is free from parabens, sulfates and synthetic aromas and are Vegan Society approved.

Figs & Rouge has developed a wonderfully fragrant Body Balm to intensively moisturise and hydrate lips, face and body. This is a fabulous little rescue product that makes a great gift too.

Go on. Add a touch of ‘Natural Glamour’ to your daily routine.

Choose from two fragrances: Rambling Rose (little pink tin) or Sweet Geranium (little pale blue tin)

>>> Available from Love Eco – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £3.95 + earn £0.31 cash back

Love Potion Aromatherapy CandleNigels Eco Store love potion candle

A big pure soy wax candle that will light up your love life

Spice up your love life with this scented soy wax aromatherapy candle. Light one to help get you and your partner in the mood – it contains essence of jasmine, a proven aphrodisiac that will also relax your mind and soul! It has a 50 hours burn time. The wick is made from soy too, so it’s prettty eco friendly.

It’s 100% natural and plant based. Makes a great gift for a friend, lover or partner.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £12.67 + earn £1.01 cash back

>>> To see all Valentines Day Eco Ideas check out the MoreEco Valentines Page!

Valentine’s Day Gifts – For Him

If you’re looking for the perfect eco gift for your loved one this Valentine’s day then look no further! MoreEco has searched the web for the best in valentines eco gifts for him:

V Collar SweatAscension top

This super soft top has been made in India, in accordance with Fair Trade standards & with the use of azo free dyes.

  • 100% organic cotton interlock
  • Double layer cuff & hem
  • Deep V neck finish
  • Made in India

Participating in the development of fair trade & eco responsible organic fiber apparel; selecting its partners for their compliance with environmental standards

Small stitch ‘article23′ logo detail on one side along the back side seam, tone on tone colour.
Chest measurement for a size L from arm pit to arm pit approx 19″ (49cm)
Machine washable 30 degrees, iron inside out.

>>> Available from Ascension – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £30.00 + earn £2.40 cash back

Old Vinyl CoastersBig Green Smile Vinyl coasters

Old Vinyl may have been replaced by CDs as the music storage medium of choice by the masses, but it will always hold a special place in the hearts of certain music lovers. Show your passion with these fantastic coasters made from reclaimed, unplayable vintage records. They are the perfect way to stylishly go green!

Each Old Vinyl Coaster is a unique one-off, cut from an old vinyl record and carefully laminated to protect the label from moisture and to seal the spindle hole. These are perfect for anyone who cares about the environment or anyone who is adamant that vinyl will never die!

Old Vinyl Coaster – Features:

  • Each Vinyl Coaster is double-sided.
  • 6 in case and they come in a clear plastic case.
  • Size: 20 x 11.25 x 11.5cm.

>>> Available from Big Green Smile – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £12.95 + earn £1.03 cash back

Simply Soaps After Shave BalmBig Green Smile aftershave balm

Simply Soaps Aftershave Balm – Rub to skin in a circular motion to soothe, cool and calm. The peppermint essential oil will help calm irritation and the lemon will help refresh the skin. great for sensitive skin.

Ingredients: Water, sunflower oil (helianthus annus), beeswax (cera alba), sweet almond (prunus dulcis), shea nut butter (butyrospermum parkii), wheatgerm oil (triticum vulgare), kaolin, peppermint (mentha piperita), lavender (lavandula angustifolia), lemon (citrus medica limonum)

Size: 60ml (2 fl oz)

>>> Available from Big Green Smile – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £7.95 + earn £0.63 cash back

Laptop Bag Made from Recycled BottlesEco Centric laptop bag

This great value laptop bag is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

To fit 15.4″ widescreen (to measure your screen size take a diagonal measurement across the screen from corner to corner).

The eco-chic way to carry and store your laptop with a professional black outer and smart green padded inner.

The zipper back door allows port access so there’s never a need to remove your laptop, and narrow elastic corners hold the laptop in place allowing maximum viewing area.

The outer and inner fabric of the laptop case are made from 100% post consumer PET water and soda bottles, using up to 17 bottles per bag, saving enough energy to power a laptop for 131 hours. The padding is made from 100% post industrial material.

>>> Available from EcoCentric – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £20.39 + earn £1.63 cash back

Character Oak Cheese Board With KnifeEcoCentric cheese board

Our 2″ thick solid oak cheese board is handcrafted to retain the character and pattern of the grain, making each board a unique one off.

Beautifully fashioned from English oak, this handsome board captures the natural beauty of wood. Each board comes with a hand crafted stainless steel cheese knife that sits neatly into a specially carved space on the board.

The wood is sourced from sustainably managed UK forests and the boards are finished with a coating of natural olive oil as opposed to varnish.

Perfect for cheese lovers or to give as a wedding or housewarming gift.

Approximate size 32cm long x 25 cm wide x 4cm thick . As each board is hand crafted, the exact size and shape will vary.

To clean, wipe with a cloth and then a little olive oil. Do not leave to soak. Not suitable for dishwashers.

>>> Available from EcoCentric – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £56.20 + earn £4.50 cash back

Ted Firehose WalletsEcoOutlet Ted firehose wallets

Ted is the latest stylish addition to our range of recycled accessories made from fire hoses, seat belts and tarpaulin.

As each one is made from a different section of fire hose they all come in unique shades of red and white and will have their own individual markings on the exterior.

The fire hose material which is put to clever re-use in making the Ted coin wallets is extremely durable and hard-wearing which means this stylish wallet will last the distance and be with you for many years to come.

The Ted Wallet is made using materials including fire hoses, tarpaulin and seat belts which have been reycled from waste into something practical and stylish.

>>> Available from Eco Outlet – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £24.99 + earn £1.99 cash back

Pants to Poverty – Black (Men’s)Ethical Superstore pants to poverty

Pants to Poverty is the evolution of the Make Poverty History whiteband. The pants represent a viable ethical alternative underwear. FairTrade and Sweatshop free and £1 profits from the sale of these pants is reinvested into campaigning for Trade Justice.

These pants to poverty boxers make a great valentines gift and your money goes to a good cause! Make your loved one happy with these gorgeous boxers this valentines.

>>> Available from Ethical Superstore – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £9.95 + earn £0.79 cash back

Carve Your Own Valentine’s Cardnigel's eco store valentines card

A sustainable wooden card, blank for your own message

Carve your own card in solid wood. This wooden postcard comes from a sustainable source, and is ready for you to hand carve your own message of love. Send a truly unique card to the one you love. You could do a good old fashioned heart pierced with Cupid’s arrow and decorated with the initials of yourself and the object of your affections. It’s soft and lightweight, so easy to scratch in your design (with keys or similar) and easy to post.

Carve Your Own Card is fun and also avoids the processing involved in paper based greetings cards, as it’s made from solid sustainable wood. Please scratch your message with care, we don’t want you to hurt yourself.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store – earn 8% cash back
>>> Price £5.10 + earn £0.40 cash back

Man’s CandlesNigel's Eco Store man candle

A fun candle for the man in your life

Looking for a fun gift for a man in your life? These scented eco friendly soy candles come in 5 manly fragrances each designed for a man’s passion.

Choose from:

  • Motor Oil (nutmeg and ginger)
  • The Good Stuff (sandalwood and orange)
  • Danger (cassis and fig)
  • Lady Luck (lemongrass and thyme)
  • Success (cedarwood)

They have a 50 hours burn time and are 100% natural and plant based.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £13.00 + earn £1.04 cash back

Solar Light Cap nigel's eco store Blue_Solar_Cap-big

Wear this clever baseball cap during the day, then at night, push the button to switch on two strong LEDs under the peak that’ll light up about 6 feet in front of you. Great for showing the way, or lighting up whatever you’re doing.

The solar panel in the peak means you don’t have to worry about batteries, or the environment. And there’s more than enough light for most people, with up to 5 hours of light from a fully charged cap. It’s even longer in the dim or flashing modes.

Great for camping, night walks, finding keys, and more. Makes a great gift.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £29.99 + earn £2.40 cash back

Tom Paine men’s T-shirtGossypium t-shirt

This T-shirt has been designed by Lewes-based, Chris Smedley, to commemorate the bicentenary of Thomas Paine’s death.

It’s a classic, collector’s piece made from Fairtrade & organic cotton.

15% of profits will go to local community groups….so many reasons to buy.

  • Organic & Fairtrade
  • 100% Cotton
  • Designed and Printed in Lewes
  • DW100

>>> Available from Gossypium – earn 10% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £20.43 + earn £2.04 cash back

Jack – Redred Robot polo

High quality regular fit men’s organic cotton polo shirt from the guys at dressed to a tee.

This gorgeous red polo makes the perfect Valentines day present for your loved one!

Details:

  • Quality 100% Organic Cotton
  • Embroidered Placket

>>> Available from Red Robot – earn 6% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £37.99 + earn £2.28 cash back

AK Vintage – The Twin of My Vision NecklaceDevidoll AK vintage necklace

From the AK Vintage Mens Collection
Vintage brass feather charms on vintage brass ball chain.
Fantastic detail on the feather charms which have a yellow-gold tint.

Anna Korte makes original, classy, ‘I-just-must-have-this’ jewelry. Inspired by the story and designs of her great Aunt’s collection of costume jewelry, Anna creates limited edition pieces from unused, vintage jewelry materials as well as hand cut leather re-claimed from antique leather gloves. Each collection is named after works of poetry by a chosen writer. Anna’s work is not just about designing each delectable piece but also about the creative process of hunting for vintage components, interpreting their relationship to current fashion and bringing an ornament to life. DeviDoll salutes the creative stories of AK Vintage and the hip, modern, earth-friendly designs rooted in things past that we simply must wear today.

>>> Available from Devidoll – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £37.50 + earn £3.00 cash back

Beer and Barsgreen and blacks beer and bars

A perfect gift for indulgence. Green and Black’s organic collection of signature chocolate bars with British organic beer, presented in a desirable gift box. Five 100g bars, Dark, Milk, White, Almond and our new Dark 85% with extra cocoa solids for an even more intense chocolate hit. Alongside are two bottles of Suffolk-brewed St Peter’s Organic – the perfect partner for our chocolate.

Please note: This gift contains alcohol and can not be purchased by, or delivered to, any persons under the age of 18.

You also can create your own individual gift selection of Green & Black’s on our Bespoke Hamper Service.

Contents:
5 x 100g bars; Dark 70%, Milk, White, Dark 85%, Milk with Almond
1 x St Peter’s Organic Ale
1 x St Peter’s Organic Bitter

>>> Available from Green and Black’s – earn 4% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £15.00 + earn £0.60 cash back

Green Kenda Tyre Beltlove eco green kenda tyre belt

Looking for something different? Look no further. Here’s one of the best examples of recycling.

These stylish belts make use of unwanted bicycle tyres and are a great statement piece or eco gift.

Each one is unique and comes with a nifty tag detailing tyre type, estimated miles it has covered as a bicycle tyre and where.

And because they’re rubber, they are easy to cut to size. The maker keeps them long so you can choose how you want it and add extra holes if you need them.

This one is the Green Kenda Kwest. It has a slick tread, a shiny square buckle and 5,600 London miles under its belt (ha!).

Approximate measurements: A one-size fit. Length is 150cm with 8 holes. Remember it can easily be cut or holes added for a better fit.

>>> Available from Love Eco – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £42.00 + earn £3.36 cash back

>>> To see all Valentines Day Eco Ideas check out the MoreEco Valentines Page!

Valentine’s – eco romantic get-away’s

Finding eco romantic holidays can be tough so MoreEco has found the best in UK destinations for you to whisk your loved one away to this valentines!

Brompton Lakes Lodges – EasbyBrompton Lakes

A collection of stylish three bedroom self catering eco lodges set around coarse fishing lakes in 26 acres just two miles from Richmond in North Yorkshire.

Brompton Lakes is a collection of luxurious and sustainable self catering holiday lodges set in tranquil lakeside surroundings just two miles from the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire. The lodges are set in 26 acres containing two lakes and surrounded by woodland and open countryside. They rest on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, directly on the banks of the River Swale. Richmond itself is a charming Georgian market town perhaps best known for its 11th Century castle and quaint cobbled streets. There is a good choice of pubs and plenty of places to eat, as well as a good range of independent and high street shops.

Brompton Lakes 2Rooms Description:
Brompton Lakes offers two style of self catering holiday lodges. Type A is the smaller of the two and has a good sized kitchen and open plan living area. There are three double bedrooms with split link double beds. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. Type B lodges are similarly laid out but are slightly more spacious. All lodges are complete with flat screen TV and audio system in addition to a futuristic log burning heat storage stove. Each lodge oozes quality in terms of interior design and specification.

SpecialitiesBrompton Lakes 3
The eco lodges are built with European soft wood sourced from sustainable plantations. They have double insulated walls and sedum green roofs, helping to keep them warm in winter and cool in the summer months. Water in the cabins is sourced from our own bore hole and is pure, clean and 100% natural. Lodges are heated using a highly efficient and eco-friendly geo-thermal heat pump.

>>> Available from iknow-yorkshire.co.uk

Tipi (teepee) and Yurt canvas holidaysEco Retreat

Eco Retreats offer canvas holidays in a tipi (teepee) or yurt that are the most exciting way to escape the pressures of modern life.
An Eco Retreat combines the luxury of a hotel with the excitement of living deep in the natural world.
On an Eco Retreat you will reconnect with the rhythms of the environment, experience the benefits of holistic therapy and gain understanding of eco-related issues through a visit to the world’s foremost eco centre.
Eco Retreat 2In the heart of beautiful mountains, live for two or more nights in a traditional Tipi or Yurt, experiencing the tranquillity of the natural world while still being surrounded by all your necessary modern creature comforts. Each tipi or yurt is comfortably furnished with a log fire, sheep skin rugs, romantic fabrics and a double bed. Forest and mountain walks, open fires, holistic therapy, a visit to the fascinating ‘Centre for Alternative Technology’ and magnificent views combine to give you an elemental experience.
These eco retreats are truly an eco-romantic getaway for you and your loved one this valentine’s day!

>>> Available from Eco Retreat

Nanjeath Farm Luxury Cottages St Austell CornwallNanjeath farm

Nanjeath Farm is a 17th Century traditional ‘Listed’ Farmstead situated in the heart of Cornwall in a secluded, peaceful and quiet location, yet within easy reach of all that Cornwall has to offer.

With a selection of 5 holiday cottages to choose from sleeping 2 to 4 persons we are sure to have accommodation to suit your dream holiday. All the cottages have retained their original features with open beams, slate and wooden floors with rugs and comfy sofas. Each cottage is quite individual with it’s own unique character. Old pine dressers and butler sinks add to the charm.

The property is set amongst mature trees and beautifully unspoiled meadows. all on level ground are perfect for a carefree walk to take in the sights and sounds and to enjoy the wildlife and tranquility that our private location offers. Without the chemicals sprayed by many larger commercial farms this is a haven for wildlife. A wide variety of birds can be spotted here along with rabbits, squirrels, pheasants and hedgehogs. At dusk, both the tawny and barn owls can often be seen hunting in the meadows.

Facilities available include tennis on our grass tennis court as well as croquet on the croquet lawn.

The Eden Project and famous Heligan Gardens, both within a 7 mile drive, along with the numerous other gardens all within very easy reach. Also within a short distance is the historic harbour of Charlestown. You can often see the fascinating old square sail ships here, and the harbour is frequently used for filming period dramas. The Cathedral City of Truro is 12 miles away, perfect for a days shopping, while both the North Coast with its miles of sandy beaches and rugged coastline and the gentler South Coast, with its many harbours, are within easy reach. Land’s End to the West and Dartmoor to the East can be reached within 90 minutes. We are within 2 miles of the nearest shop and pub and only a 5 minute walk from the nearest bus route.

>>> Available from Love To Escape

>>> To see all Valentines Day Eco Ideas check out the MoreEco Valentines Page!

Three New Favourites from Gossypium

Three fresh new reasons to shop Gossypium:

Kimono Bathrobekimono_bathrobe_folded

Gossypium have kept it really simple: one size, one colour (milky eco-white) & unisex. 

It’s not too long (knee-length), not too heavy & won’t take a week to dry after washing. 

All you have to decide is how many you want them to send you.

  • 100% cotton
  • Organic Cotton
  • Machine wash 40°C
  • BT700

>>> Price £39 + earn £3.90 cash back with MoreEco

Polo neck topcw202_natural

A stylish, high quality jersey jumper, made from soft organic cotton – long in the body & fitted.

  • Organic & Fairtrade
  • 100% cotton
  • Machine wash 40°C
  • CW202

>>> Price £22 + earn £2.20 cash back with MoreEco

New Natural Shower Towel in Organic CottonHt701

Bathroom towels should be a comforting treat every time you use them. Gossypium’s new collection are made from tightly-looped (550gsm) organic cotton: it’s neat & it’s bouncy. The beauty of these towels lies in their simplicity.

  • Shower Towel – 125 x 70 cm

>>> Price £16.50 + earn £1.65 cash back with MoreEco

>>> Available from Gossypium – earn 10% cash back with MoreEco

MoreEco Joins Green

MoreEco Joins Green Earth Appeal http://bit.ly/5oxaIH #news #eco

MoreEco’s Favourite Sale Items from Ethical Superstore

Ethical Superstore are holding a massive winter sale where you could save up to 75%!

Check out MoreEco’s favorite products below:

‘I Am Not A Paper Cup’ Insulated Mug57503 - I Am Not A Paper Cup copy

The double walled, porcelain cup comes complete with a removable silicone lid, so you can have your regular morning coffee without adding to the landfill problem.
In the USA alone there are an estimated 25 billion ‘disposable’ coffee cups thrown away each year. The fact that, due to health regulations, the vast majority (90%+) of the paper in these cups is brand new virgin paper does not help matters. You might think, then, that the cups themselves could be recycled, right? Wrong! During manufacturing the cups are laminated with a plastic resin (polyethylene) in order to insulate and seal the cups. This prevents recycling, and ensures that every single laminated paper cup ends up in landfill and begins to decompose. As it does, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas with 23 times the heat trapping power of carbon dioxide.
So, do your bit. Grab yourself a new mug, and make a stand against wasteful paper cups.
Microwave and Dishwasher safe

>>> Price £9.95 (was £14.95) + earn £0.79 cashback

C02 Mug203014-CO2_Mug

Your morning cuppa will never be the same again – as you fill this heat sensitive mug with hot water, the colours change to reveal the worldÌs most severe carbon footprint offenders! With a colour scale from a mild green to bright red, this novelty mug is a wake-up call with a difference.

This is a great gift and educational awareness raiser, sure to prompt discussion amongst colleagues, friends and family.

>>> Price £4.99 (was £7.95) + earn £0.40 cashback

Divine Dark Chocolate – 100g12069 - divine dark

A critically acclaimed, smooth, rich, dark chocolate. Fantastic for eating and gourmet recipes.

Awarded the top rating by the Telegraph panel of chocolate experts.

All Divine chocolate bars are made with pure cocoa butter and real vanilla to ensure a taste that truly is Divine.

Darkly Divine is suitable for vegans.

Warning:

May contain traces of milk, nuts and gluten.

>>> Price £8.50 (10 bars – was £1.49 per bar) + earn £0.42 cashback

Fair Trade Recycled Aluminium Enamelled Bowl202519-Bowls

This stunning recycled aluminium bowl is coloured with opulent enamel shades.

Stylish and contemporary, this opulent piece truly showcases the craftsmanship of the Indian artisans who made it. Fairly traded.

Dimensions 6cm height x 12.5cm width.

>>> Price £4.75 (was £6.95) + earn £0.38

Cow Carrier Bag Holder70443 - Cow Carrier Bag Holder

A great gift to encourage the re-use of supermarket bags. Keep them tidy and easily to hand with this comical cow.

>>> Price £8.95 (was £11.95) + earn £0.72 cashback

>>> All available from Ethical Superstore – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco

Eco Parties for Kids!

MoreEco has searched the net for the best eco accessories for your kids party!

Make Hats Activity Pack

A great way to encourage your children’s creativity and imagination, this fun activity pack includes enough supplies to make six different hats.

The pack contains two paint brushes and glue spreaders so that two children can play together and don’t let them stop with six hats, this activity pack provides the inspiration, instructions and supplies to carry on making many more hats, all your children will need is some extra cardboard. Creative Charlie develops products such as the Make Hats Pack with our environment in mind. All of the paper and card used throughout is recycled and, where possible, contents and packaging are reusable rather than disposable. By using these materials, Creative Charlie provides an exciting way to introduce environmental issues to young children.

The Make Hats Pack has been designed and put together in London, UK by Kerri Sellens an artist with over 10 years experience of running art workshops for children in schools, galleries and museums.

>>> Available from Eco Outlet

>>> Price £10.99 + earn £0.88 cash back with MoreEco

Eco Balloons

Quality, biodegradable balloons made with exclusive FSC certified and fairly traded rubber.
These balloons are just like the ones you can buy in high street shops, are the same price or cheaper but have the added benefit of being biodegradable, amazing! You wont want to buy any other balloons again.

These Balloons are the absolute best way to start off an eco-kids party! They’re colourful, fun, interesting and green… doesn’t get any better than that!

>>> Available from Ethical Superstore

>>> Price £1.95 + earn £0.15 cash back with MoreEco

Ice Lolly Maker

Make your own Ice Lollies quickly and easily, using your preferred ingredients and favourites flavours.

This ice lolly maker has four differenct shaped, colourful moulds (flower, pinwheel, star and rounded cross). Each mould can be filled with a different juice, fruit or yoghurt to make a quick and convenient, healthy and refreshing snack. With an aluminium lid to prevent messy spills in your freezer, and fits in most freezer drawers.

This easy-to-use, fun kitchen accessory will be a hit with kids and adults alike. Great for parties, hot summer days, picnics and barbeques.

Includes 25 lolly sticks.

>>> Available from Ethical Superstore

>>> Price £7.95 + earn £0.64 cash back with MoreEco

Puppet Theatre

Made from recycled corrugated cardboard, this fabulous Puppet Theatre is sturdy and environmentally friendly.

Supplied flat packed, it’s a wonderful blank canvas for children to get creative with. Decorate with crayons, paints, stencils, fabrics, whatever you choose.

Easy to store too. Simply fold back down after use.

Supplied in a sturdy corrugated cardboard outer for storage when not in use.

>>> Available from Love Eco

>>> Price £29.99 + earn £2.40 cash back with MoreEco

Bohemian Party Time!

An eclectic mixture from our best selling Bohemian range, the perfect bag of chocolate goodies for a kids party!

This product is wholly organic.

Selection includes:

  • 4x Montysaurus: Milk and White Chocolate Dinosaurs
  • 4x Turtles: Milk and White Chocolate Tiny Tasty Turtles
  • 4x Lollies: Milk & White Chocolate Lollies
  • 1x Whoopee: White Chocolate 45g Bar with Raspberries
  • 1x Space Hopper: Milk Chocolate with Orange

Net Wt. 1050 grams

>>> Available from Montezuma’s

>>> Price £25.00 + earn £1.00 cash back with MoreEco

Palm Leaf Plates

25 natural, compostable party plates, replace paper plates with something eco!

Have a more eco friendly party or picnic with these 17×17cm palm plates from the Wholeleaf Co. Made from fallen palm fonds – they are 100% natural and therefore bio-degradable and home compostable. Palm plates are very durable and robust; you can even use them in the microwave and in the oven. Added to that, they are oil and water resistant – so no more complaints about soggy plates!
Once they have been used, they can be turned into earth enriching compost or they could be donated to farms as animal feed. Cows, in particular, love them.

We sell them in packs of 25 plates. To order, click on add to basket, or read on for more information.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store

>>> Price £10.99 + earn £0.88 cash back with MoreEco

Eco Winter Products: For your washbag

The MoreEco team have searched the web for the best in eco-friendly products to take on your Winter Holidays!

Green People Organic Foaming Face Wash 100ml

  • Green Tea, Witch Hazel & Rose Geranium
  • A gentle, natural facial wash & make up remover
  • For all skin types

This soap-free daily face wash cleanses skin of pollutants and impurities, leaving it feeling fresh and pure.

  • Deeply cleanses skin and draws out impurities
  • Helps to prevent and reduce blemishes
  • Contains natural skin toning properties

This natural face wash is free from Alcohol, SLS/SLES, Parabens, phthalates and artificial fragrances to bring you the purest cleanser that nature can offer.

Certified with the Organic Non-Food Federation

Vegetarian not vegan due to milk enzymes

>>> Available from Echium Skin Care

>>> Price £9.75 + earn £0.56 cash back with MoreEco

Organic Surge Shine Boost Shampoo

For Normal Hair.

Organic Surge Shine Boost Shampoo for happy-ever-after hair … shine boost shampoo washes away the dirt, impurities and styling product residues that dull your hair. Citrus oils promote shine while natural moisturisers help to smooth and gloss the hair’s surface. Shine boost shampoo gently cleanses and nourishes, leaving your hair feeling soft and healthy with a brilliant, natural shine.

Organic Surge shampoo is free from harsh foaming agents that strip hair of its natural oils and can cause scalp irritation. Enjoy the lightweight lather created by naturally-derived ingredients.

Organic Surge effective, honest products are packed with hair-loving, naturally-derived ingredients. They contain no sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate or parabens for your precious skin to absorb. Organic Surge products are cruelty free, no animal derived ingredients are used in development or manufacturing.

>>> Available from Big Green Smile

>>> Price £4.99 + earn £0.40 cash back with MoreEco

Jason Natural Deodorant Sticks

Long-lasting natural deodorant protection, soothing formula. Natural Ingredients.

Jason Lavender Deodorant Stick – This natural deodorant is soothing, safe and delivers long-lasting protection. JASON Lavender Deodorant Stick is formulated without Alcohol or Aluminum Chlorohydrate. Enriched with Lavender Oil, Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Certified Organic Corn Starch, this deodorant delivers gentle and soothing freshness.

Jason Tea Tree Deodorant Stick – This natural deodorant combines age-old botanical secrets for long-lasting protection. JASON Tea Tree Deodorant Stick is formulated without Alcohol or Aluminum Chlorohydrate. Formulated with Certified Organic Tea Tree Oil, well known for its anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties, as well as Azulene, for its skin soothing properties. Enriched with Certified Organic Corn Starch, this deodorant delivers energizing freshness.

Jason Aloe Vera Deodorant Stick – This natural deodorant is mild, safe and delivers long-lasting protection. JASON Aloe Vera Deodorant Stick is formulated without Alcohol or Aluminum Chlorohydrate. Formulated with certified organic Aloe Vera Gel and Corn Starch, Vitamin E, Lavender Oil, and Clove, this deodorant delivers soothing freshness.

>>> Available from Big Green Smile

>>> Price £3.90 + earn £0.31 cash back with MoreEco

Dead Sea Spa Magik Fresh ‘n’ White Toothpaste

Dead Sea Spa Magik Fresh ‘n’ White is the natural alternative to regular toothpaste and mouthwash. A mineral-rich liquid made from a unique formulation with pure Dead Sea minerals and salts. The minerals efficiently attack and destroy bacteria that can cause bad breath and leave teeth whiter.

Fresh and White is a 3-in-1 mineral-rich clear liquid formulation containing pure Dead Sea minerals that cleanse the teeth.

Dead Sea Spa Magik Fresh N White Toothpaste benefits:

  • Kills bacteria that can cause bad breath
  • Teeth-whitening formulation
  • Can be used as a mouthwash
  • Harmonised Water™
  • No Parabens


>>> Available
from Big Green Smile

>>> Price £5.95 + earn £0.48 cash back with MoreEco

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Eco Winter Products: To Keep You Warm

The MoreEco team have searched for the best clothes to keep you warm this winter!

People Tree Trinity Scarf

Slouchy lilac scarf, hand knitted with open trinity stitch. Matching beret is available.

>>> Available from Equa

>>> Price £29.00 + earn £2.32 cash back with MoreEco

Cotton Sleeping Bag

This organic cotton sleeping bag is compact and comfortable, perfect for those occasional sleepovers or camping trips.

  • Designed in England and made in Kerala, India, in a factory fully accredited to SA 8000
  • Hand made; outer cover is high-quality hand woven organically grown cotton, dyed using natural         colourfast dyes
  • 100% machine washable cotton (40°wash)
  • Size: 183 x 86cm

This sleeping bag was designed in England and made in Kerala, India, in a factory fully accredited to SA 8000; this guarantees that no child or forced labour is used, and that all workers have bargaining rights and fair wages. Handmade, the outer cover is high-quality hand woven organically grown cotton, dyed using natural colourfast dyes.

>>> Available from Biome Lifestyle

>>> Price £75.00 + earn £6.00 cash back with MoreEco

Deborah Lindquist Snowflake Short Gloves

  • Available in different colours.
  • Separate opening for thumb only
  • To just beyond wrist
  • Signature applique

LA’s ‘green Queen’, Deborah Lindquist creates cutting edge, couture-inspired fashion from “reincarnated” and earth friendly fabrics including vintage cashmere, silk scarves, repurposed kimonos, hemp and Soya. Every Deborah Lindquist piece is a winning combination of fabric, colour and signature appliqué work. She remains true to her core mission – being kind to the planet – while feeding the glamourista in all of us. Sharon Stone, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson, Charlize Theron, among others, are big fans.

DeviDoll salutes Deborah Lindquist: you make us feel sexy, intelligent, fashionable and intelligent. Way to go.

>>> Available from Devidoll

>>> Price £63.00 + earn £5.04 cash back with MoreEco

Alpaca Snowflake Hat

Peruvian chullo style hat with ear flaps, hand knitted from very soft 100% alpaca wool in natural colours with monochrome snowflake design. Made in Nepal.

>>> Available from People Tree

>>> Price £30.00 + earn £2.40 cash back with MoreEco

Criss Cross Socks

Red and navy ankle warmer socks, hand knitted with criss cross and stripe design. Made in Nepal.

>>> Available from People Tree

>>> Price £16.00 + earn £1.28 cash back with MoreEco

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Eco Winter Products: Eco Holiday Gadgets

The MoreEco team have found the best Eco-gadgets for your this Winter.

Blue X-Ray LED wind up flashlight

Ultra-bright white light LED torch – the only flashlight you will ever need. Compact, failsafe technology combined with ultra-bright recharge capability for light anytime, anywhere.
The wind-up system offers maximum dependability – a 30 second wind gives about 20 minutes of light, and you can rewind at any time.
To order, click on add to basket, or read on for more information.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store

>>> Price £22.99 + earn £1.84 cash back with MoreEco

Cardboad iPod Speaker Dock – folds flat, sounds surprisingly good

Back in the days before the iPod was even a glint in anyone’s eye, the Boombox was the height of fashion. Despite being ugly, power hungry and pretty large, Boomboxes could be carried around, pumping out tunes on streets, in parks, at picnics and parties. With the advent of iPods, the Boombox pretty much fell by the way side, but now the past has been reinvented with this cardboard ipod speaker dock in Boombox style.
Flatpacked, it’s easy to assemble, has fully working stereo speakers, batteries included – it works and despite its cardboard construction, this fold-it-yourself iPod speaker dock sounds surprisingly good. More eco friendly than plastic alternatives, it has a recessed bay for your MP3 player. It’s perfect for parties, rain free picnics, desktops, bedrooms, the beach – you name it. Great to take on holiday or travelling.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store

>>> Price £13.99 + earn £1.12 with MoreEco

Power Monkey Explorer – powerful solar powered travel charger

You’re away from home, you really need to make that call… and your mobile phone has run out of battery, again. Or maybe you’re relaxing on a beautiful beach and your iPod has just played its final tune, or your camera battery’s dead.
Ultra compact, tough, powerful and light (70g) the Powermonkey- eXplorer is the answer. It’s a powerful universal charger that comes with its own mini solar panel, which can be attached to a rucksack, hung from a window, left in a car or taken anywhere the sun shines, so it’s always ready for you to charge something, wherever, whenever.
Don’t be caught out again.
Sunday Times 2008 – Best Buy

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store

>>> Price £64.99 + earn £5.20 cash back with MoreEco

Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player Revolution

This is the second generation of Trevor Baylis’s windup Eco Media Player. And by doing away with the need for replacement batteries that would otherwise go to landfill sites it makes a significant contribution to the environment and the carbon footprint of personal consumer devices.
Revolution raises the bar for MP3 players, finished in a sleek piano-black gloss with rubberised edges, this player offers total freedom from any power source and best-in-class 24-bit digital audio performance. The Instant Play intuitive point and click graphical interface permits music play with just ONE click after power on! The Thumb-Click Disc takes just seconds to learn and enables fast and easy music navigation by Artist / Album / Genre / Favourites – even whilst it is playing!
Just 1 minute of winding will provide around 45 minutes of music play, and a full charge (via USB) will provide a staggering 48 – 50 hours or more play time! The on-board generator can also be used to emergency charge most popular brands of mobile phones.
The bright 2” TFT screen, 30fps video movie playback, a superb FM stereo radio are just some of the advanced features. Also included are; an advanced photo viewer with zoom & pan, an Ebook text viewer with bookmark facility and a world first analogue audio recorder with a built-in pre-amp that can digitally encode direct from any external microphone or any other source via the line-in socket, in addition to recording via its built-in voice mic.
The new device stores around a 1,000 songs on 4 GB and if you plug an SD card into its slot it can store up to 2,000 songs on up to 8GB. It can play a whole library of music, pictures and films using the SD card slot for unlimited expansion!

>>> Available from Big Green Smile

>>> Price £129.99 + earn £10.40 cash back with MoreEco

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