As far as I'm concerned the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is a great organisation for green parents. Each local branch frequently runs Nearly New Sales where you can buy and sell second hand children's clothes, toys and equipment. You can usually pick up lots of bargains as the mums try to compete in price with cheap supermarket clothes. A percentage of the profits are given to the NCT who provide support during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood - such as through their breastfeeding counselling line. Then there's the NCT house-swap register, which is a green and economical way to holiday in the UK but I can't guarantee all the houses will be as beautiful as the one pictured. Annual membership for the register is £30, there are no other fees to pay and you can swap as much as you like. Check out their website for full details including dates and locations of the nearly new sales. [written by Ella]
From: BEST OF 2008: Eco-friendy and sustainable shoes