Eco Trend Spotter

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 from 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 (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 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

Green 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.

Organic 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