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Win one of the world's greenest books
Visionary publisher Dorling Kindersley (DK) have released the world's greenest books. The Made With Care series are the first of their kind and here's what makes them so special:
- There are no book jackets to save paper and energy
- The card covers are 100% recycled
- The paper used is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper
- The printing process uses vegetable inks
- Environmentally friendly glues are used to bind the books
- An energy-efficient in-line binding process is used
- Books are printed locally in Europe to minimise transportation
- The printers, Mohn Media, are the best environmental printers in the business. They are one of Europe's most pioneering printers with a track record of environmental work, and continually researching and developing more eco-friendly products and printing processes.
Here are the first four books of this planet-friendly Made with Care series:
Make It! by activity expert Jane Bull
A 64-page book for children with instructions on turning old rubbish into something amazing. Recycling at its best.Grow Organic in association with Garden Organic
A 352-page gardening book for adults. Not just organic vegetable gardening, but a good overview for taking all your gardening organic, and improving the health of your garden and its wildlife.
Green Babycare by Susannah Marriott
A 192-page book illustrating how to make greener lifestyle choices for you and your children. Simple and informative, a nice present for a pregnant friend.
Earth Matters by eco adventurer David de Rothschild
A 245-page children's encyclopaedia of ecology. It's in a great format especially appealing to school aged children. One way to encourage budding eco-warriors.
All of DK's Made with Care books carry their own unique environmental footprint on the back cover.
Win a copy of DK's Made with Care series Green Babycare by Susannah Marriott.
For your chance to win a copy of Dorling Kindersley's Green Babycare book, simply enter your details in the form below.
Closing date for entries is 15 May 2008.
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Win a green festival/camping kit for the summer
The festival and camping season is on the horizon and to help you stay green through your outdoorsy adventures in 2008, Ecotopia have launched the Eco Festival Pack. With this pack, you'll be able to considerably reduce your carbon footprint at events. It contains everything you need to have a happy, healthy and eco friendly festival or camping experience.
This is what the kit contains:
Freeloader Solar Charger
Freeloader is an advanced portable solar powered charger that can power everything from phones to gaming machines to digital cameras anywhere, anytime. Power is taken from Freeloader's solar panels or via a supplied charge cable that plugs into a computer's USB port. It comes in a tough but stylish aluminium body that can take the knocks of every day life whether you're away on business, climbing Ben Nevis or chilling out at the V festival or Glastonbury.
The Freeplay Kito LED Lantern
Combining Freeplay technology with the reliability of LED illumination, with the Freeplay Kito LED Lantern you'll never worry about replacing batteries or bulbs again, or even charging from a wall. A 60-second wind provides one hour of illumination - the more you wind the longer it shines.
Badger Tangerine Breeze Lip & Body Balm
Sooth and moisturise your skin and lips with this fruity scented Badger balm's blend of essential oils. making it the perfect all purpose product to keep with you at all times. Handily packaged in a cute tin to carry with you wherever you go.
Kingfisher Toothpaste
A natural toothpaste that's suitable for children, vegetarians, homeopathic users (shame some of you can't touch the mint), vegans, Halal, and some kosher diets and people who want good healthy teeth. Kingfisher is approved by the British Dental Health Foundation.
Preserve 100% Recycled Toothbrush
Recycled Plastic Adult Medium Toothbrush.
Tushies Baby Wipes
These wipes are perfect when you can't face the festival showers? Keep clean and fresh, even in the sweatiest of conditions. Tushies natural formula wipes contain Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, and are hypoallergenic and alcohol-free. Each wipe is thick and comfortably soft. The natural cleansing lotion will moisturise and soften your skin and are biodegradable. Contains 80 wipes.
Condomi Condoms
Totally biodegradable, all condomi condoms are free of animal derivatives and meet or surpass all global and domestic quality accreditations. A new take on the concept of safe sex.
Natracare Organic Feminine Wipes
For everyday freshness, during your period, or when travelling, Natracare certified Organic Cotton natural wipes, enriched with Calendula and Chamomile are gentle for cleansing delicate skin because they only use ingredients derived from plants and never use the harsh chemicals and damaging preservatives used in everyday wipes. Essential if your weekend away coincides with that time of the month.
Toms of Maine Deodorant
Banish smelly pits with Toms of Maine Wood spice Gentle Deodorant, created specifically for people with sensitive skin. A combination of sage extract and lemongrass oil is used as odour-fighting botanicals and only mild fragrances are chosen. This deodorant smells great.
Degradable Refuse Sacks
At the end of your festival experience, clean up your living area with 100% degradable refuse sacks that will degrade to just CO2 and water after its useful life.
To buy this kit will cost you £59.99 (a saving of £10 compared to buying each product separately), or you can win a kit by entering our giveaway offer. To stand a chance of winning simply enter your details into the form below.
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