I’ve been reading the Summer 2007 issue of a new magazine called GREEN. It’s printed on 88% recycled paper and is full of encouraging articles about living a more sustainable lifestyle. Altogether it’s pretty well put together, and I’ve found the articles to be informative, interesting and helpful. For example, there’s a piece on holidaying in the British Isles that includes 10 different gorgeous destinations. The Isle of Harris is not somewhere I’ve considered as a holiday destination before, but it is now. The beaches look like those I grew up on in Africa, and apparently the North Atlantic Drift means it’s not as cold as other places on the same latitude.
But, back to the magazine. There is lots of information about what’s in season, and recipes to include the seasonal produce. There are interviews with celebrities as well as ordinary folk who are living green, articles on carbon-offsetting and low-energy living, and practical advice on gardening, insulation and natural beauty.
This is a magazine I wouldn’t mind reading again. The only drawback is it is exclusive to Tesco, and I prefer not to shop there.
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It doesn’t have to cost the earth (pardon the pun) to make your household greener you know. I mean, all the energy saving advice means that you get the added bonus of saving pennies too.
How many different products do you have for all the cleaning jobs around the house I wonder? Different bottles of stuff for floors, surfaces, kitchen sink, bathroom sink, glass, mirrors.. and so on. And they’re generally not cheap, and if they are they’re generally a watered down version of the pricey product!
Well, for generations households have been cleaned with good old fashioned products that are bio degradable and non-toxic, and that contain no bleach or other nasties that can be harmful to the environment as well as your family and pets. And we all thought eco friendly was a new fangled thing!
Just a few of these old fashioned products can pretty much cover all your cleaning chores.
White Vinegar for your glass, mirrors, chrome, surfaces, limescale and stains.
Bicarbonate of Soda is a great degreaser and deodoriser and it can help keep drains clear and odour free.
Soda Crystals dissolve grease and grime. They’re great for paintwork or UPVC, tiles, floors, loos, drains, ovens, cleaning washing machines, dish washers, BBQ’s.. oh just about everything (they are my favourite!).
Just these 3 products can do pretty much everything, and they are inexpensive and easy to use.
You don’t need to spend a fortune to make your home environment greener and safer.
by Racheal from greenmop
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People Tree are making Fair Trade fashion history again with their Japanese Vogue Designer Collection. They have brought together some of the worlds most directional young fashion designers to create a remarkable collection with producers in rural villages.
The collection will be featured in the June 2007 issue of Japanese Vogue, and modelled by supermodels, Helena Christensen, Lily Cole, Shalom Harlow and Anne Watanabe.
Profits from the range will be ploughed back into the promotion of Fair Trade fashion, thereby supporting small producers.
The Japanese Vogue Designer Collection is a limited edition collection with only 100 pieces produced per style. So, buy now if you don’t want to miss out!
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