If you are looking for a new rug to cover your stripped floorboards then Laura Ashley has a great range. As far as their rugs go the Hippy shopper credentials are certainly there. All Laura Ashley rugs and runners manufactured in India are monitored by and meet the Rugmark standards. The pictured 'Campion' cotton rug is normally priced at £60 - but check out current sale prices. Rugmark is a global non-profit organisation working towards the prevention of child labour in the rug industry and funds are used to run welfare programmes for schools and health centres. It's also worth noting Laura Ashley's 'high regard' of their environmental policies - their reports can be read online. Historically Ms. Ashley herself remixed surplus dyes and made use of waste fabrics. Today the company seeks to reduce, reuse and recycle where possible and are trying to find innovative less wasteful packaging. [written by Ella]
From: BEST OF 2008: Eco-friendy and sustainable shoes