Glitzy Gals – Washable Nursing Pads

Glitzy Gals™ Washable Nursing PadsThe Glitzy Gals Washable Nursing pads come all the way from the States, where they are becoming very popular.

Why bamboo washable nursing pads? Because the fabrics rock, because interior and bottom layers are made of soft and eco-friendly bamboo which naturally wicks breast milk from skin and because bamboo is anti-bacterial and anti-microbial so it’s the perfect fabric for nursing pads.

Key products points;

* Glitzy Gals Washable Nursing Pads™ are reusable, comfortable and luxurious!
* Designer 100% cotton top layer lined with interior and bottom layers of absorbent, eco-friendly baby bamboo.
* Bamboo is anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, deodorizing and naturally wicks breast milk from skin.
* 4 ⅝” in diameter – perfect size to do their job without adding bulk.
* Say goodbye to itchy, expensive disposable nursing and breastfeeding pads!
* Double up for heavy letdown or nighttime wear.
* Six-piece box set
* The perfect chic and eco-friendly gift for expecting moms, baby showers, or as a little treat for yourself!
* Done nursing? Suds up in the tub…Glitzy Gals are perfect for small hands & baby’s tender skin…kids get a kick out of the funky fabrics too!
  • Glitzy Gals Washable Nursing Pads™ are reusable, comfortable and luxurious!
  • Designer 100% cotton top layer lined with interior and bottom layers of absorbent, eco-friendly baby bamboo.
  • Bamboo is anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, deodorizing and naturally wicks breast milk from skin.
  • 4 ⅝” in diameter – perfect size to do their job without adding bulk.
  • Say goodbye to itchy, expensive disposable nursing and breastfeeding pads!
  • Double up for heavy letdown or nighttime wear.
  • Six-piece box set
  • The perfect chic and eco-friendly gift for expecting moms, baby showers, or as a little treat for yourself!
  • Done nursing? Suds up in the tub…Glitzy Gals are perfect for small hands & baby’s tender skin…kids get a kick out of the funky fabrics too!

You buy these at MoreEco from Babe Cannelle.

EcoTrendSpotter Top 10 Eco Product Posts

Eco Travel Essentials Buying Guide

The team at Eco Trend Spotter have put together a list of eco items you may wish to take with you on your summer eco holidays this year.
If you are going abroad or staying at home we think that these items will be essential  in making your eco holiday fun and relaxing.
There are 5 parts to search so take a look;

The team at Eco Trend Spotter have put together a list of eco items you may wish to take with you on your summer eco holidays this year.

If you are going abroad or staying at home we think that these items will be essential  in making your eco holiday fun and relaxing.

There are 5 parts to search so take a look;

Remember if you join MoreEco today they will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants.

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Greenmystyle.com editor Sarah picks her top five items from the Devidoll Summer Sale

We love this time of year, and not just for the Summer fashion free-for-all and the Pimm’s. There’s a buzz in the air about the great bargains to be had in the Summer Sales, of course! On the high street the Sales can be a time of mindless spending on more mass-produced stuff to chuck to the bottom of the wardrobe without wearing, and we definitely don’t support that old-fashioned behaviour. Instead, we advocate using the Summer Sales as a time to invest in long-lasting quality ethical pieces that might be a little beyond your budget at other times.

It’s fine to mix in a little fashionable fun, but our tip would be to look for classic items that will live on long after the Sale banners have come down. Devidoll is a great place to start. Here are Sarah Woodhead’s, editor of leading daily eco glossy Greenmystyle.com, five picks from the Devidoll Summer Sale.

(Check out the sales at other Ethical fashion shops at MoreEco and remember if you join MoreEco today they will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants.)


1. Doie bubble skirt dress, £36 reduced from £102
In the softest bamboo jersey this Doie summer dress is the perfect piece for dressing up or down. I’d be tempted to wear this with heaps of brightly-coloured clashing necklaces, of varying lengths, turning this versatile summer dress into a show-stopper.
The colour is on-trend with this season’s brights, and is flattering to all skin-tones. Plus, who doesn’t love a summer dress at less than £50?!
Pop a tee or blouse over the top, with a waisted belt, and transform the look.
Also see: Kelly B Roberta bamboo knit dress, £60, reduced from £163

2. Panda Snack ruffle flower tank
Basics that have a feminine flourish always catch my eye. I can often feel a tad too dressed down in a simple vest so I tend to look for interesting prints and patterns or dress up with accessories.
This Panda Snack tank does the work for me with its delicate ruffle flower. I’d throw this on with summer jeans or cotton pants, layered over a contrasting colour, and feel just that necessary style edge.
Also see:
Viridis Luxe sleeveless pleated top in bamboo and cotton jersey, £58, reduced from £104
Fin organic cotton crochet knit tank top, £35, reduced from £95

3. AOKI Mandy jeans, £65, reduced from £135
Ok, I have to admit I already own these jeans, but if I didn’t they’d be the first item in my shopping basket. They are just about the most comfortable jeans I have, in a light enough denim to cope with a little summer sun.
The straight leg is flattering and they pass the all-important bum test with flying colours. A little secret, because they aren’t desperately low-slung they make a wonderful choice if you have a little tum.
The AOKI Mandy jean is a perfect example of a Summer Sale investment buy. You’ll wear these jeans for years.

4. Mociun Paperbag shorts, £44, down from £118
I love these cute shorts from Mociun. I’d style them with a nod to Eighties glamour. If I had Giselle’s legs I’d be wearing them with towering heels (perhaps these Beyond Skin Sui Generis peep-toes, with an unmissable 75% off), a light billowy blouse, tucked in to accentuate the nipped-in high waist, and oversized bangles and necklace. An essential accessory would be an application of organic fake tan, with no chemical nasties, picked from Greenmystyle.com’s Top 10 Natural Fake Tan Guide.
They would also look fab styled nautically, with a stripey tee and cute white pumps – that’s a summer style perenial you can rely on year after year.

5. Nahui Ollin Buckle Ritual bag, £37, reduced from £140
Every year I see gorgeously stylish girls sporting metallic day bags with their pretty summer outfits and think how spot-on they look, as I sheepishly hide my wintery brown leather tote behind my back. Metallics never fail to look glamorous and feminine.
The Nahui Ollin Buckle ritual bag, like all Nahui Ollin pieces, is entirely hand-made by specially folding and weaving individual candy wrappers, gum wrappers and soda bottle labels that are factory rejects from independent manufacturers and have never been used. These ’surplus’ materials are diverted away from landfill to be made into the funkiest accessories by independant families in Mexico, under fair-wage conditions. No seriously stylish ethical wardrobe should be without one.

Check out the sales at other Ethical fashion shops at MoreEco and remember if you join MoreEco today they will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants.

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Summer Eco Travel Essentials – Part 5 Eco Camping

This year many friends of the EcoTrendSpotter team have decided to keep their holiday costs down and therefore will be going eco camping instead. Therefore we have put togther an essential eco camping shopping list of  the things you may need to take with you to make your eco camping trip more comfotable.

Click Here to visit the BeMoreEco top 10 green festival guide where you can use your eco camping gear.


Cotton Sleeping Bag – for a comfy night’s sleep when camping
These beautifully designed 100% cotton sleeping bags by Bill Brown are ideal for a relaxed, comfortable night’s sleep whilst camping.
Made from organic cotton, and dyed using natural colourfast dyes, they’re compact and ethical as well as comfy.
Hand made in Kerala, India in a factory full certified to SA 8000 which prohibits child and forced labour and guarantees workers’ rights.
60.00 at Nigel’s eco Store

sleeping_bag_multi-bigOrganic Cotton Sleeping Bag – for a comfy night’s sleep when camping

These beautifully designed 100% cotton sleeping bags by Bill Brown are ideal for a relaxed, comfortable night’s sleep whilst camping. Made from organic cotton, and dyed using natural colourfast dyes, they’re compact and ethical as well as comfy.

Handmade from high quality organically grown cotton using natural colourfast dyes. Can open flat to be used as a blanket.

Made in Kerala, India in a factory full certified to SA 8000 which prohibits child and forced labour and guarantees workers’ rights.

Machine washable at a maximum of 40 degrees centigrade with a biodegradable soap.

£60.00 from Nigel’s Eco Store

Recycled-Osprey-Daypack-BagsRecycled Osprey Daypack Bags

This Helix Daypack from Osprey is made from recycled PET fabric and looks great! It’s big enough to carry a laptop in and has handy pockets stylishly dotted around the hardwearing pack for all your much needed accessories. This bag is perfect for everyday use, for commuting, travelling, or for taking to the gym.

Product Features:

  • Recycled PET fabric
  • Internal organisation
  • Side mesh pocket for easy access storage
  • Bungee lace loop for papers and equipment
  • 20 litre capacity

£34.95 from Ethical Superstore

Pedal-Power-GeneratorPedal Power Generator – create power simply by cycling

This Gazelle pedal power generator and powerbank by Powerplus is perfect for any camping trip or festival. Just pedal to charge it up: you’ll generate power and get some exercise at the same time.

You can use it to charge almost all mobile devices, and an AC inverter is included.

It’s equipped with a flashlight, storage space for adapters and an integrated handle for easy carrying, making it ideal for any mobile power need.

£14.99 from Nigel’s Eco Store


Solio-Magnesium-Edition-Solar-ChargerSolio Magnesium Edition Solar Charger

The Solio Magnesium Edition is the world’s most advanced hybrid charger. Engineered to meet the demands of the serious adventurer, Solio Mg edition combines the most efficient solar panels with the highest capacity battery to collect and store power. The Solio Mg is our first iGo® compatible charger.

With expanded compatibility and a strong yet elegant magnesium alloy shell, this is the most powerful and versatile hybrid charger ever made. Solio is a hybrid because it can accept power from either the wall socket or Sun storing this energy within Solio’s internal rechargeable battery.

£99.95 Or £49.95 for standard edition from Ethical superstore


Owl-Wind-Up-LanternOwl Wind Up Lantern – an ultra lightweight, compact, and rugged wind up lantern

The Powerplus Owl is a lightweight, rugged 6 LED wind up camping lantern with its own carry handle.

Encased in a tough rubber shell, which also makes the Owl attractive and rain/splash proof, the Owl’s ultrabright LEDs are perfect for camping and outdoor use.

  • No need for batteries – take your lantern anywhere.
  • 1 minute winding gives 25 minutes shine time.
  • When fully charged (10 minutes winding), it’ll last for 100 minutes.

£14.99 from Nigel’s Eco Store


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Puma Dynamo Wind-up LED Torch

The Puma dynamo wind-up torch is a compact and bright LED torch for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.With a new generation 0.5W LED light, the Puma is a compact, rugged and powerful flashlight with an incredibly strong beam.

When the torch runs out of power, you simply pull out the wind-up arm and turn it either clockwise or anti-clockwise to recharge. 1 minute of winding will give 20 minutes of light on standard brightness or 10 minutes of light on maximum brightness.

£11.99 from ECOutlet.


aquapureAquapure Traveller – Personal Water Purification – not just Filtration.

This stylish and practical filter bottle is fully endorsed by the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London. It allows you to produce safe clean drinking water from taps, stand pipes, rivers and mountain streams anywhere in the world. By using the Aquapure Traveller, you are helping the environment by not disposing the equivalent of 700 plastic bottles per filter. The water has no chemical tastes, nor does it involve complicated procedures, you can simply fill and go.

It is the perfect solution for holiday makers, adventurers, business travellers and, in fact, anyone who needs access to pure, fresh water.

The Aquapure Traveller is capable of purifying 350 Litres of water and kills viruses and bacteria. It effectively removes Pathogens (including Giardia & Cryptosporidium), Chemicals (including VOC’s, SOCs), Heavy metals, Faecal matter, Bad tastes & odours.

Natural tasting, pure water is easy to achieve with this must-have travel accessory:

  • Fill the Aquapure Traveller bottle from any fresh water source
  • Screw on the cap and shake.
  • Wait 15 minutes

£34.99 from Ethical Superstore


quick_sitQuick Sit

They say the simplest ideas are the best and the QuickSit is just that. A nifty new product that’ll make your life easier and is eco-friendly too.

Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, your QuickSit arrives neatly flat packed and ready for you to assemble in four easy steps. Then before your eyes, a neat, rather trendy and surprisingly sturdy little seat for you to enjoy.

Once you’re done with your QuickSit, simply fold back down for easy storage. The design even incorporates carry handles to make life even easier.

£14.95 from Love Eco


solar_shower-bigSolar Camp Shower – a hot shower you can pack up and take with you

Enjoy a hot shower when you’re camping with this Sunncamp solar camp shower. It’s a cheap and sustainable way to wash while you’re on the move. Fill it with water, leave in the sun for 3 hours to get hot, then hang it up to use. Comes with a shower head attached, and on/off tap. Perfect for camping trips, or days at the beach.

Lightweight and almost infinitely reusable. No more cold showers when camping!

£8.99 from Nigel’s Eco Store


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Water saving gadgets for summer by ECOutlet

As many of us settle in for the warmest day of the year so far, we felt it  highly appropriate to turn our attentions to water and water saving gadgets. Water is a resource we often take for granted but one which is precious and should be used as efficiently as possible, especially over the warm summer months.

Here in the UK, the average every person uses 150 litres of water every day in their homes.  In 2008 we each used up 50% more water than we did 25 years ago, a massive jump and much of which is accounted for by wasteful and inefficient practises.

Taking a few simple steps to increase water efficiency around the home will not only save more of this precious resource but it will significantly reduce household energy bills and save all the CO2 emissions associated with them.

So the team at ECOutlet have  put together a few water saving gadgets which can help save water over the summer months.

Top 5 Water saving  gadgets and devices recommended by ECOutlet.

  • Rainmate Water Butt - £44,99 - If every house in the UK used a water butt this would save about 30,000 million litres of water every summer!
  • Ecosavers Shower Timers – £4.89 – Showers account for 12% of household water use.  Cutting shower times from the average 7 minutes to 3 or 4 minutes will dramatically reduce water use.
  • Tapmagic Tap Inserts – £4.79 – Tapmagic inserts convert taps to dual flow outlets to give a strong but water saving spray and achieves water savings up to 50%.
  • Brita Elemaris XL Water Filter Jug – £24,99 – Waiting for the tap to run cold can waste up to 10 litres a day.  Instead, keep cold filtered water stored in the fridge so you can enjoy it anytime.
  • Multishower Water Saving Head - £39.99 – Installing a water saving shower head will reduce shower water usage and the energy needed to heat it by 40 to 60%

If you but these water saving gadgets via MoreEco then you can earn 8 points for every pound you spend at ECOutlet.

Summer Eco Travel Essentials – Part 4 Eco Health Care

So, we have looked Eco Gadgets, Eco Washbags and Eco Beach Holiday Essentials forming part of  Eco Trend Spotter’s Summer Eco Travel Essentials series. Now in Part 4 we are going look at what essential natural, organic and eco products you may need to ease any pains.

Eco Health Care Essentials
We have selected a few items you need to include in preparation for your eco trip to the sea or the mountain. It may be on a boat in the North Sea or yacht in the Med, but we still think that they are essential items.

Dr-Alkaitis-Organic-Soothing-GelDr Alkaitis Organic Soothing Gel

Recommended for deeply comforting, soothing and moisturising antibacterial treatment | excellent skin treatment for those with eczema, acne, rosacea and psoriasis | after sun or post shaving lotion

Dr Alkaitis Organic Soothing Gel is a deeply comforting, soothing and moisturising anti bacterial treatment that leaves skin soft, supple and refreshed.

Good for sensitive skin and post waxing, electrolysis or any hair removal procedure, as well as being ideal for inflammatory conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea or as an after sun.

Key ingredients include Organic Aloe Vera Gel and witch hazel, Greater Nettle, Myrrh, Sweet Weed, Balm Mint, Sea Oak, Atlantic Kelp, natural vitamin B and vitamin C complexes.

£35.25  from love lula


Lemongrass-Essential-OilLemongrass Essential Oil

Lemony, fresh and powerful. This aromatic grass is harvested in the Primavera cultivation project and radiates the freshness and untouched character of the kingdom of Bhutan on the outskirts of the Himalayas.

Refreshing and uplifting, it can be used in a diffuser or as an air freshener.

Often used for insect repellent, infections, sore throats, fevers and lack of concentration.

£4.40 from SOOrganic


Natracare-Organic-WipesNatracare Organic Wipes

With organic apricot oil, chamomile & linden.

Natracare organic wipes are totally organic cotton without toxins and chemicals. Conventional synthetic cloths are loaded with aggravating and toxic chemicals. Natracare organic cotton baby are free from parabens, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol and other unecessary chemicals, made of certified organic cotton, infused with organic apricot oil, chamomile and linden together with plant extracts, its all a baby needs to gently cleanse the skin.

Ideal also for use as a multi use wipe due to its effective yet gentle cleansing action.

£3.42 from Love Lula


Wrist-Angel-Travel-Sickness-Therapy-BraceletWrist Angel Travel Sickness Therapy Bracelet

Car, plane, train, boat – it doesn’t matter how you’re getting there, travel sickness is never pleasant – but help is at hand with a Wrist Angel Travel Sickness Therapy Bracelet. Packed with a blend of ginger, orange and peppermint essential oils, you can enjoy instant, and natural, relief from travel sickness before, during and after your journey.

To use the Wrist Angel Travel Sickness Therapy Bracelet, open one of the aroma sachets and place into the compartment on the Therapy Bracelet. The essential oils will start to work as you wear the Therapy Bracelet on your journey. Our Aroma Scents are 100% natural essential oils that are impregnated onto a pad, conveniently sealed into a sachet and ready for you to open and place into your bracelet compartment. Each pad lasts between 4-5 days.

£4.95 from Ethical Superstore


HayMax-Hay-Pollen-BarrierHayMax Hay Pollen Barrier – Aloe Vera

HayMax is a natural, organic alternative to block pollen before symptoms of hay fever arise, allowing you to get on with your day in confidence.

A natural remedy, HayMax™ is not a medicine and contains no drugs – so there can be no side effects. When the pollen count rises, just wipe a little HayMax™ around the bottom of your nose, and pollen is trapped before it gets inside your body. No pollen, no sneezing. It’s as simple as that.

Rated as highly as the best pharmaceutical equivalents in user trials in 2004, HayMax™ has also been tested extensively by journalists writing for national press with impressive results. Simple to use, safe, effective and drug-free, it’s made with organic sunflower oil and organic beeswax* from the rainforest and is approved by The Vegetarian Society.

£13.30 From Ethical Superstore


Barleans-FortiFlax-SeedsBarleans FortiFlax Seeds

Barlean’s Forti-Flax (Ground Flax Seed)

All the benefits of fibre plus a comprehensive source of organic and naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino-acids, Omega-3 fatty acids and Lignan.

We are proud to announce that this Flax Seed has now been approved by the Vegetarian Society and the Vegan Society

Providing a cornucopia of naturally occurring Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids and Fibre.

£9.99 from Echium


Milk-Thistle-Tincture-for-the-LiverMilk Thistle Tincture for the Liver – 50ml

The Milk Thistle herbal tincture from Postlethwaites is a natural herbal infusion intended as a gentle and effective liver tonic, designed to improve function. The seed of the milk thistle plant is widely considered to have protective effects on the liver, and is used in a wide variety of medicines.

Postlethwaite’s herb tinctures are made by infusing fresh or dried herbs in organically produced rye ethanol (ethyl alcohol). They present the herb in a form most readily assimilated by the body, with each herb isolated to ensure its purest form.

Tinctures are best taken around mealtimes and mixed with water or fruit juice. Some can have a slightly bitter taste, orange juice is particularly effective in masking this. Adding tinctures to hot fluid reduces their alcohol content, but it is worth noting that the amount volume present is negligible at the outset.

£7.50 from Natural Collection

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Eco Office Recycling Bins

As part of Recycle Week the team at Ec0TrendSpotter thought it was important to detail some recycling bins which you should have in office. We have tried to cover the whole price range of Eco recycle bins.

Ovetto White 1The Cool Recycling Bin - Ovetto Recycled Recycling Bin – White  -  £130 Ethical Superstore

Ovetto Recycled Recycling Bin – White
Ovetto is a recycling bin with a difference; made with recycled materials and finished off in a range of stylish colours, this kitchen accessory is sure to look great in the green office or around your home, prove a talking point with guests, and encourage all-important recycling.
Designed and created by Italian architect, Gianluca Soldi, Orvetto was conceptualized as an object that meets the needs of domestic waste separation in order to educate the population to correctly dispose of waste in order to be able to consequently recycle it.
With its three compartments it makes separating and collecting your recycling hassle-free, and even fun!
It even has a central can and bottle crusher to free up more room in the compartments.
Each compartment has holes for air circulation, a door for bag removal and a small opening with a cover for waste deposit. The covers close tightly to keep unwanted odours in.
The bin itself is built on a rotating axis so you can make Ovetto the focal point of your space or tuck it away in the corner and still maintain easy access to all of the bins.

Ovetto is a recycling bin with a difference; made with recycled materials and finished off in a range of stylish colours, this kitchen accessory is sure to look great in the green office or around your home, prove a talking point with guests, and encourage all-important recycling.

Designed and created by Italian architect, Gianluca Soldi, Orvetto was conceptualized as an object that meets the needs of domestic waste separation in order to educate the population to correctly dispose of waste in order to be able to consequently recycle it.

With its three compartments it makes separating and collecting your recycling hassle-free, and even fun!

It even has a central can and bottle crusher to free up more room in the compartments.

Each compartment has holes for air circulation, a door for bag removal and a small opening with a cover for waste deposit. The covers close tightly to keep unwanted odours in.

The bin itself is built on a rotating axis so you can make Ovetto the focal point of your space or tuck it away in the corner and still maintain easy access to all of the bins.

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Triple Recycling Bin – Semi cool – £64.95 Ethical Superstore

Stylish and functional, this 3 compartment recycling pedal bin is a great addition to any home of work place.

Make recycling easy with the colour coded pedals and separate waste compartments.

45L capacity

Dimensions: 450mm height x 305mm depth x 590mm width.

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Stackable Recycling Bin – Pack of 3 £55.00 Ethical Superstore

Make recycling easy in your kitchen with these stackable, flip-top lid plastic recycling bins. Economic on space, convenient and easy-to-clean, these handy recycling bins are ideal for the workplace too.

These smart containers are durable, tough and sturdy, expertly designed and made in the UK from 90% recycled polypropylene. Each unit has a 37 litre capacity – enough for 15 wine bottles, two weeks of newspapers or 50 cans.

Features a built in handle, and has a clever ‘scoop’ design allowing access to each unit when stacked.

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Waste Paper Recycling Bin – £10.95 Ethical Superstore

Make your office a greener environment with this great item of stationery.

Ideal in areas with high volumes of waste: offices, computer rooms, warehouses, graphic studios, news rooms and outdoor events.

Manufactured from 85% recycled material. Ideal for low cost entry into any recycling initiative. Use in conjunction with optional ‘Green Bin’ liners to ease the removal, storage and identification of waste. Endorsed by the Tidy Britain Group. Supplied flat-packed, easy to assemble.

This makes a great ‘green’ addition to any stationery range.

Summer Eco Travel Essentials – Part 3 Eco Beach

So far in Eco Trend Spotter’s Summer Eco Travel Essentials series we have looked at Eco Gadgets and Eco Washbag essentials. Now in Part 3 we are going look at what essential eco products you may need for the beach.

Eco Beach Holiday Essentials
We have selected a few key eco items you need to include in preparation for your eco trip to the Beach. It may be a beach in South of France or Weston-Super-Mare, but we still think that they are essential items.

Fair-Trade-Wide-Brim-Crochet-Panama-HatFair Trade Wide Brim Crochet Panama Hat

Keep the sun of your face in style this summer with this genuine Panama Fair Trade hat. Easily rolled up to fit in your suitcase without loosing its shape. . By purchasing this Fair Trade hat you are helping to improve the livelihoods of hundreds of hat weavers. This genuine Panama hat is suitable for rolling & springs back into shape very well. Handmade made from crocheted straw by a womens co-operative in Ecuador.

Keep the sun of your face in style this summer with this genuine Panama Fair Trade hat. Easily rolled up to fit in your suitcase without loosing its shape. By purchasing this Fair Trade hat you are helping to improve the livelihoods of hundreds of hat weavers.

This genuine Panama hat is suitable for rolling & springs back into shape very well. Handmade made from crocheted straw by a womens co-operative in Ecuador.

£30.00 from Adili

Sarah-Smith-Large-BathSarah Smith Large Bath / Beach Towel – Confetti
This premium quality towel is made from 100% Fairtrade certified cotton.

Generously sized and luxuriously soft, the brightly coloured design will look great in your bathroom or on the beach this summer. For added convenience this towel is machine washable.

Sarah Smith produces a bright, colourful, eye-catching range of aprons, bags and tea towels. All of the products made in Britain proudly carry the Fairtrade mark.

£ 15.95 from Natural Collection

Biodegradable-Flip-Flops---eco-friendly-fair-tradeBiodegradable Flip Flops – eco friendly, fair trade, 100% FSC, by Ethletic
These eco friendly flip flops are the essential footwear this summer. They’re fairtrade, biodegradable, comfortable, and perfect for holidays, the beach, or for keeping your feet cool in the summer heat (ahem). Made from latex rubber, these flip flops have a strong sole and are 100% FSC-certified (a world first), they also contain no animal glues, PVC or EVA.

Ethletic pay a Fair Trade premium to the rubber producers in Sri Lanka, and the shoes are produced under a Fair Trade arrangement in Pakistan: The Fair Trade premium there helps pay for health insurance for the workers and a micro credit scheme. Every pair has the FSC logo on. Look good, feel good and retain peace of mind.

£14.97 at Nigel’s Eco Store

Fair-Trade-Beach-Volley-Ball---play-with-peace-of-mindFair Trade Beach Volley Ball – play with peace of mind
This Beach Volley Ball is fully compliant and so can be used in pro tournaments. It works just as well with friends down on the beach! With Fairtrade Foundation logo. The natural latex used to make the bladders in these balls is sourced from sustainably and responsibly managed plantations in South India and Sri Lanka.

They do tend to lose a bit of air naturally, so will need pumping up now and again – this is normal, and also happens with the best professional footballs. Ethletic pay a Fair Trade premium to the rubber producers in Sri Lanka, and the balls are produced under a Fair Trade arrangement in Pakistan: The Fair Trade premium there helps pay for health insurance for the workers and a micro credit scheme.

£10.94 (Special 25% off) from Simplyfair

quick_sitQuick Sit
They say the simplest ideas are the best and the QuickSit is just that. A nifty new product that’ll make your life easier and is eco-friendly too.

Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, your QuickSit arrives neatly flat packed and ready for you to assemble in four easy steps. Then before your eyes, a neat, rather trendy and surprisingly sturdy little seat for you to enjoy.

Once you’re done with your QuickSit, simply fold back down for easy storage. The design even incorporates carry handles to make life even easier.

£14.95 from Love Eco

jimi_walletJimi Wallet
Made from 100% recycled materials, the Jimi™ wallet is a compact, colorful, water resistant innovation in the normally bland world of mens wallets. It’s designed to slip right into your front pocket and has a removable money clip too.

The Jimi Wallet intentionally doesn’t hold as much stuff as a traditional wallet. It’s slimmer than a regular wallet and unfolds to reveal two compartments, one with a money clip, the other to hold credit cards. It’ll hold five cards and three notes so is the perfect urban accessory, and great in the great outdoors. Already a hit with the cycling and snow sport community, Jimi’s water resistant shell makes it ideal for a huge swathe of outdoor activities.

£13.00 from Love Eco

Remember if you join MoreEco today we will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants.

Summer Eco Travel Essentials – Part 2 Eco Washbag

In Part 1 of Eco Trend Spotter’s Summer Eco Travel Essentials series we looked at Eco Travel Gadgets. However, in Part 2,  we have looked at what you need to include in you holiday washbag.

Eco Holiday Washbag

We have selected a few key eco items you need to include  in preparation for your travels, even if you are staying in the UK.

Weekender Waikiki fair trade Washbag
Whether it’s an overnight stay or your annual holiday, take all of your toiletries away with you in style with this traditional wash bag. This fair trade wash bag is made from 100% cotton woven on traditional handlooms. The factory in India is fully SA8000 accredited, an international certification guaranteeing workers’ rights, pay and conditions. It also guarantees that no children or indentured workers are used. The factory supports a local orphanage, so your purchase really does help a third world village in a direct way. The Wash bag benefits from a waterproof lining
£14.00 form Biomelifestyle
Green People Sun Lotion Spf15 with Tan Accelerator
Voted ‘Best Sun Protection’ by Natural Health & Beauty magazine. 3 layers of sun protection in one – UV protection, antioxidants & sun tan accelerator! This natural sun lotion is made without Parabens, Lanolin, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals and colourants to bring you the purest sunscreen that nature can offer. If you have children why not try out Green People’s  Organic Babies range.
£16.30 at Green People (Special Offer: Save £5.60 when you buy 200ml Sun Lotion SPF15 & 50ml SPF 22)
£14.00 at Green People (Special Offer: Buy No Scent Children’s Sun Lotion and get a mini Lavender one FREE)
John Masters Organics Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist
Contains active ingredients that tone and hydrate the skin: essential oil of rose to stimulate blood circulation, oat kernel to improve the skin’s defense against pollution and reduce inflammation, plus the valuable anti-oxidants from white tea.
• rose flower oil – soothes sensitive skin
• oat kernel – stimulates collagen production; revitalizing
• ylang ylang – antiseptic; nourshing
• white tea – anti-bacterial; defends against oil-causing bacteria
• aspen bark – new all-natural preservative
£21.00 from Love Lula
Balinese herbal Lulur natural soap
If you’ve had a hard day lying on the beach or hiking natural forests, this exotic soap will help ease your stresses and strains. The lular hand-crushed spice mix used to make this soap is traditionally applied to the legs after long days spent working in the rice paddies, and now you can experience the soothing properties in your own home of on your eco holiday. Made by a small cooperative in Bali where the members of the cooperative benefit directly from every bar sold/
£4.00 from BiomeLifestyle
Organic Toothpaste & Mouthwash
Combine Organic Toothpaste and Mouthwash for complete oral hygiene. Choose from traditional mint or fennel which is safe for homœopathy treatment – SLS Free, Alcohol free & Fluoride Free organic toothpaste & mouthwash. Try them out… They taste great and contain organic ingredients!
£6.74 from SoOrganic when brought together
Remember if you join MoreEco today we will give 500 start up bonus points plus you can earn from 8 points for every pounds spend with our Merchants.

Weekender-Waikiki-fair-trade-WashbagWeekender Waikiki fair trade Washbag

Whether it’s an overnight stay or your annual holiday, take all of your toiletries away with you in style with this traditional wash bag. This fair trade wash bag is made from 100% cotton woven on traditional handlooms. The factory in India is fully SA8000 accredited, an international certification guaranteeing workers’ rights, pay and conditions. It also guarantees that no children or indentured workers are used. The factory supports a local orphanage, so your purchase really does help a third world village in a direct way. The Wash bag benefits from a waterproof lining

£14.00 from Biomelifestyle

Green-People-Sun-Lotion-Spf15-with-Tan-AcceleratorGreen People Sun Lotion Spf15 with Tan Accelerator

Voted ‘Best Sun Protection’ by Natural Health & Beauty magazine. 3 layers of sun protection in one – UV protection, antioxidants & sun tan accelerator! This natural sun lotion is made without Parabens, Lanolin, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals and colourants to bring you the purest sunscreen that nature can offer. If you have children why not try out Green People’s  Organic Babies range.

£16.30 at Green People (Special Offer: Save £5.60 when you buy 200ml Sun Lotion SPF15 & 50ml SPF 22)

£14.00 (Organic Babies) at Green People (Special Offer: Buy No Scent Children’s Sun Lotion and get a mini Lavender one FREE)

John-Masters-Organics-Rose-&-Aloe-Hydrating-Toning-MistJohn Masters Organics Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist

Contains active ingredients that tone and hydrate the skin: essential oil of rose to stimulate blood circulation, oat kernel to improve the skin’s defense against pollution and reduce inflammation, plus the valuable anti-oxidants from white tea.

  • rose flower oil – soothes sensitive skin
  • oat kernel – stimulates collagen production; revitalizing
  • ylang ylang – antiseptic; nourshing
  • white tea – anti-bacterial; defends against oil-causing bacteria
  • aspen bark – new all-natural preservative

£21.00 from Love Lula

Balinese-herbal-Lulur-natural-soapBalinese herbal Lulur natural soap

If you’ve had a hard day lying on the beach or hiking natural forests, this exotic soap will help ease your stresses and strains.

The lular hand-crushed spice mix used to make this soap is traditionally applied to the legs after long days spent working in the rice paddies, and now you can experience the soothing properties in your own home of on your eco holiday. Made by a small cooperative in Bali where the members of the cooperative benefit directly from every bar sold/

£4.00 from BiomeLifestyle

Organic-Toothpaste-&-MouthwashGreen People Organic Toothpaste & Mouthwash

A natural toothpaste with traditional peppermint flavour. Ideal for sensitive teeth and gums, and suitable for all the family.

  • Peppermint flavour
  • Excellent cleaning properties
  • Antibacterial and anti-microbial action
  • Suitable for people with bleeding gums
  • No hydrocarbon or aluminium contamination

This natural toothpaste is made without Fluoride, Triclosan, Sorbitol, Parabens, phthalates, artificial sweeteners, petrochemicals and colourants to bring you the purest toothpaste that nature can offer.

£6.74 from SoOrganic when brought together

Organic-Surge-Fresh-Ocean-Shower-GelOrganic Surge Fresh Ocean Shower Gel

Shower gel with a light refreshing scent. This body wash is a happy blend of 99% naturally derived ingredients and certified organic extracts. Rosemary stimulates cell renewal while lemon and lime revive your skin and senses.

For happy-ever-after skin – fresh ocean shower gel gently cleanses and moisturises your body while our organic essential oil fragrance blend transports you to early morning on a warm, distant shore. Organic Surge products are cleverly developed with no nasties or obscure chemicals for your precious skin to absorb.

£4.90 at Luxury Organic Skin Care

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