Eco fashion: Edinburgh Zoo pandas gets edible bamboo t-shirts
Hippyshopper's eco Christmas guide: gifts, food and decorations
SUSTAINATION: The new online service for local food businesses to talk and trade in a more sustainable way
Can a personal eco-concierge make it easier to go green?
Photo credit: Danny Lawson/PA Wire With the arrival of giant pandas Tian Tian (Sweetie) and Yang Guang (Sunshine), eco fashion brand Rapanui has teamed up with Edinburgh Zoo to make eco-friendly, organic bamboo t-shirts for the two newcomers. The zoo...more
var noskimwords = 'true'; Sponsored post As we already know, Christmas Day is closing in. Christmas Day is a perfect time for sharing - and this applies to food as well as to presents and cards. If you have...more
We wrote about Feeding the 5000 back in November, when the group - which is campaigning to reduce food waste in the UK and beyond - hosted a free lunch at London's Trafalgar Square to show that imperfect vegetables are...more
Most women dream of owning a designer handbag, but seeing as most of them cost the equivalent of a month's rent it usually stays just a dream. However, what if I said buying said bag also means that you'd be...more
The merry season that is Christmas is just under one month away so it's time to start thinking about festive decorations, delicious food for vegetarians and carnivores alike, and not to mention the staple item; the Christmas tree! Each year...more
When thinking about eco-friendly Christmas dinner recipes, you'd be forgiven if you think they'd all be vegetarian. However there are lots of environmentally minded people out there who aren't vegetarian or vegan, but who want to enjoy a delicious Christmas...more
Getting Christmas presents for girls can be easy, just head to the nearest beauty section and you'll be safe. But if you're looking to get something a bit more unique - and not to mention - eco-friendly, then you've come...more
Think about this: The UK has nearly twice as much food as is required if looking at nutritional needs of its populations, while some European countries have more than three times the food they need. The US however is the...more
There are plenty of eco-friendly presents available for the men in your life. But if bamboo socks aren't just what you're after - although they're probably very comfy - check out our five top choices for ethical presents to put...more
Here at Hippyshopper we love nerdy, geeky gadgets that can help us be even more eco-friendly and save energy. But with all the tech wizardry around, it can sometimes be difficult to filter through all the shiny gadgets to find...more
We're already half way through November and it's not a minute too soon to start getting prepared for your eco Christmas. After all for environmentally minded folks there is nothing worse than having the festivities surprise you so that you've...more
Tonight on Remembrance Day, 11 November, British celebrities like Peter Andre, Martine McCutcheon, Ester Rantzen, and Nicky Clarke will show their support for our furry friendsmore
By Greg Collins There comes a time when we all go shopping for a new sound system or radio. It's a bit of an overwhelming experience sometimes isn't it? There are literally thousands of choices from hundreds of different...more
If you run a small food business or know someone who does jot down this name somewhere: SUSTAINATIONmore
I came across an article in the New York Times last weekend about a rising trend stateside: the personal environmental concierge. These are people that will "run your errands by bicycle, recommend a spa for vegan manicures or buy organic...more
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