Reviews
Hippyshopper is growing by the day, and now there's a small army of us on board, you can expect to see more green products and services being thoroughly put to the test by our eco-savvy reporters. We'll do our best to guide you through what's become a green consumer jungle, and would love to hear your feedback on what you want to see reviewed in future.
To kick off the series, we asked Hippyshopper writer Ben Keningale to send his experience of Riverford Organic. Riverford is one of the best known suppliers of organic 'veggie boxes' in the UK, and as one of the largest box delivery schemes, grows over 85 different vegetables. Here's what Ben made of the service.
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Green News
An inconvenient truth? Al Gore's gas and electricity bills reveal a multitude of sins [Guardian]
Retailers pledge to cut down plastic bag use by 25% in next year [Reuters]
Furore foreseen as badger cull is proposed to stop TB [planet ark]
European Commission warns Poland not to build a road through an environmentally protected area. [BBC]
Events and happenings
We've come a long way since the days of the Sinclair C5...nowadays, not only is it acceptable to mention the words 'sexy' and 'electric car' in the same sentence, but green cars are among the most desirable models around, with celebrities clamouring for 'a go' in the latest Tesla Roadster at the Oscars last weekend.
And now you can go and see the green machines in all their glory. The Eden Project is hosting the first Sexy Green Car Show from March 30th to April 15th...
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Fashion & accessories
Demand for Anya Hindmarch's 'I'm not a plastic bag bag' has now reached critical mass, and I was quite frankly gutted to discover that pre-ordering has been put on hold due to overwhelming demand. There'll be more on sale in March, but in the meantime, we continue our roundup of the best of the rest eco bags, with an international flavour that shows the trend is taking hold worldwide...
First up, a green bag from down under. Created by Alex Perry and Tigerlily’s Jodhi Meares, Mygreenbag from Myer is available in two different designs, and come in two sizes. Shown on the left is Alex Perry modeling the black shopping tote, and on the right is the Tigerlily bag.
Next, Japanese kitsch-mongers Tokyo Jazz Panda are offering a range of predictably cute eco shopping bags, featuring pigs, dogs and froggies. And they're only £4.99...Oh my! Follow the jump for a look.
[Via The Bag Lady]
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Green gadgets
Freeplay Energy's Devo DAB radio takes the trend for DAB radios and gives it cool green credentials as it is the first totally recharagable DAB and FM set. A 60 second wind gives three to five minutes of DAB listening or an hour of FM. Fully charged and you get six hours of DAB/ 36 hours FM. There's still the option of mains power if you need it. Price £89.99
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Food & drink
A good tea is an essential staple of most kitchen cupboards and Tetley even do an organic brew. Rich in antioxidants, the tea is grown using traditional methods to promote healthy soil and healthy plants. It is certified by the Organic Food Federation and the Soil Association and you'll also find Tetley as a member of the international Ethical Tea Partnership. On sale at your local supermarket.
Related: Nothing But Tea I Leaf tea travel kit I Mighty Leaf Tea tastes mighty fine
Agree or Disagree
Carbon Neutral is very much in vogue, and it seems not a day goes by without another organisation announcing its intentions to offset emissions. It's a neat little concept that can make us feel better about our bad habits, and in itself, it's becoming big business.
But last week, the Carbon Neutral Company found to its cost that opinion is very much divided in the green community as to its validity. I'm curious to know Hippyshopper readers' opinions on this very current question...
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