Apparently, it's now the height of cool to be seen with the word 'geek' across your chest.

If you'd like to advertise your social reject status to the rest of the world (or, perhaps, make a deeply ironic gesture) then the good news is you can now do so in eco-friendly style. Nigel's Eco Store is selling two versions of this t-shirt (red or white) which is made from a blend of naturally sustainable bamboo and organic cotton. The hand-printed tees are silky to the touch, and slim-fit for that cool vintage vibe. £22.99 at Nigel's Eco Store

Believe it or not the Anya Hindmarch spoofs are still coming thick and fast. Maybe not quite with the same level of intensity as we saw a year ago, but I want to collect the set and the latest I've spotted is the 'I'm not a douche bag' bag.

Unlike the bag it parodies, this tote makes no bogus claims to greenness and I'm not going to make any on its behalf. But if you think it would make an amusing alternative to plastic, you can buy it for $19.99 at Cafe Press

Canadian industrial designer Alexandre Verdier has designed what has got to be the ultimate hippy lust object: a classic VW camper van that's as green as current technology will allow.

His idea for the Volkswagen Westfalia Verdier came to him when he was travelling around Europe in a traditional VW camper in 1994. Updated for the eco age his version comes with solar panels, a GPS to calculate the optimal position for maximum sun exposure, an on-boar wi-fed computer, pneuamtic suspension, sliding doors, integrated folding staircase, and a swivel cooking range to cook inside or al fresco. It also has a hybrid engine.

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[15:43:15] Isabelle Shiny says: A survey comissioned for a special eco-themed issue Marie Claire which comes out in June showed that thirty-something women are leading the way in all things ethical and green. Overall a majority of women said that fair trade or ethically sourced products are a factor when purchasing, and that their fair trade spending has increased within the past year.

When it comes to designer and luxury goods 80% of readers are prepared to splash out more money on items that are ethically sourced. And despite earning power being split down the middle between the genders, the survey found that over half of the women were the decision makers when it came to household purchases.

[Via Catwalk Queen]

Here's some good news for the green chocoholics among you: luxury British chocolatier Montezuma is ensuring that from now on its packaging will be 100% recycled and recyclable.

The new packaging -- which is every bit as bright, funky and gift-able as it always has been -- uses biodegradable materials, where possible and includes FSC certified cardboard, starch based materials for liners and product windows. Montezuma's have also used water-based inks and varnishes in place of traditional UV based products, which ensures the packaging breaks down faster. Great to know another of my personal favourites is embracing some responsible principles.

If you're looking to get your hands on some affordable fairtrade fashion from the biggest industry names, here's a big date for your diary.

Fashion Made Fair is holding its first big sale of the year at London's Truman Brewery, from 15th - 18th May. Featuring ethical, sustainable, fair trade and eco brands, you'll find some amazing bargains here with up to 80% off retail prices. The event is well timed for kitting out your summer wardrobe -- I spent most of last year's warmer months in my beloved People Tree shorts, which I'd picked up for a cool 20 quid at the last May sale!

Fed up with the usual over-priced coffee and croissant that leave your stomach growling for more by mid-morning? A good muesli is a healthy and filling solution that sets you up nicely for the day, and I can attest that Rude Health's Ulitimate muesli ticks all the right boxes.

Unlike many of the mass-produced mueslis you'll find on the supermarket shelf, Rude Health's recipe is free of wheat, sugar and salt but still tastes delicious covered in ice cold organic milk. It's crammed with 24 different healthy ingredients, for a really satisfying, nutritious brekkie. £5.95 for a 500g tub

Earth Day still seems to be having a rippling effect. The celebs are out (again) promoting some sort of gadget. This time it's the younger end of the Hollywood scale and they've gone all green. No not from the sick feeling they get each time they take a glance at how much money they make - or is that just me then?

They've gone environmentally friendly for teen mag KEWL. Just a few inches long, the solar chargers are portable and can charge your device in about the same time as a USB port. If direct sunlight isn't available, you'll be forced to go back to your old naughty electrical ways. Although Solio completely disregards these options if natural energy isn't available - very clever.

[via Shiny Shiny]

I can't say I'd have had Lindsay Lohan pegged as the new face of ethical fashion, but word on the street is that she's to promote the forthcoming re-launch of Visa Swap; the upmarket clothes swapping pop-up shop that made its first appearence in London last year.

Those taking part in Visa Swap drop off their old designer and high quality clothes at designated drop-off points, which are then exchanged for credits on an exclusive Visa Swap chip card. Lohan's role will be to appear in a series of ads for the campaign dressed in vintage clothing.

[Via Ecorazzi]

Related: Visa swap: a new concept in clothes shopping

These little mice are some of the most bright and cheerful pet toys I've seen, but don't be deceived by those vibrant colours; they're made with only AZO-free dyes, which is probably a good thing when you think about where these chewable toys tend to fetch up.

They're also made from 100% organic cotton, so there are no planet-harming pesticides in the production. Purr-fect for the pet owner who wants a greener pooch or moggy. The toys are fully machine-washable, promote healthy teeth and gums in your pet and come in a variety of fun shapes: if mice aren't your pet's 'bag', choose from bunnies, carrots, donut rings, bones and more. $6 at Harry Barker [Via Pet Sugar]

I didn't include People Treein my recent roundup of eco chic dresses for the summer, which was a bit of a crime as their Spring/Summer 08 collection really trumps all previous offerings, and the designs just keep getting better.

The waterlily dress is a good example of what they do best; it's simple, stylish and made from 100% organic, hand-woven cotton whose quality is clearly visible. The plainness of the classic shift style is offset by the soft pleats around the neckline and bold waterlily print. The dress is put together in India under fairtrade conditions, and like all People Tree garments, will be generously sized. Available from the Natural Store at £65

Produced in sunny Southwold since 1872, Adnams has long been behind some of Britain's best loved homegrown beers. And now, the company says it's brewed a beer that can be called the UK's first carbon neutral beer.

'East Green' is brewed in Adnams' eco-efficient brewery, which has an Energy Recovery System that recycles 100% of the steam created during the brewing process and uses it to heat 90% of the following brew. The beer is made with locally grown barley to minimise CO2 emissions from transportation, and type of hop that's naturally aphid-resistant is used, cutting the use of pesticides significantly. To ensure their carbon emissions were as low as possible, Adnams worked with The University of East Anglia's carbon reduction CRed team, throughout the project. Let's drink to that!

The sheer joy brought into a girls life by the addition of Vivienne Westwood footwear is something that has to be seen to be believed, so I'm sure that plenty of stylish vegans will be overjoyed at the news that Dame Viv will be releasing some of her classic styles in plastic instead of leather.

As well as being free of animal ingredients, I'm told the shoes will be offered at "affordable prices", which has got to be good news for us all.

Related: No more fur for Vivienne Westwood | New Vivienne Westwood collection highlights earth's plight

You can always trust Firebox to come up with groovy gadgets to capture the imagination, and its range of solar powered toys is growing all the time.

Just in time for summer are these funky, Chinese-style LED lanterns, which soak up the sun during the day and give off a gorgeous glow as night descends. Each lantern is equppied with a dusk sensor so you need do nothing more than hang them in an eyecatching position and wait for the evening to begin. Each pack contains three red lanterns and three white ones. But here's the clever bit: the white lanterns contain colour changing LEDS that gently cycle through a kaleidoscope of entrancing colours. Trippy! £29.95 at Firebox