Green Vehicles
Our friends over at Firebox have a real treat coming to UK streets in September: it's a shiny new scooter that looks like a gas-loving mean machine but runs entirely on electric power.
Scooters are a great way to get around town, avoiding any congestion charges and beating the traffic, so an electric model is the perfect choice for the urban eco-warrior. This one is specially designed for cities, and best of all, charges from the mains just like your mobile phone, and costing you a piddly 8p for a full charge. Try comparing that with current petrol prices! Also, the absence of traditional fuel means it doesn't make that godawful 'Rrrrrrrrrrrrr' noise that most scooters do. And that, IMHO, is a big plus.
The Ego electric scooter is available to pre-order now, shipping on 3rd September 2008, priced at £999.95.
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Health & beauty
Emily Tan writes:
At last, Yes to Carrots an organic line of skincare, haircare and body care products making waves in Australia and Asia have hit our shores. The range bases its ingredients on Dead Sea mud and minerals (to purify), along with organic fruits and vegetables that are chock-a-block with antioxidant Beta Carotene (a carroty form of Vitamin A).
As the line is paraben-free, and sources all its produce from organic farmers certified by the Israel Bio-Organic Agriculture Association (IBOAA), it has earned some big hippy-points from us.
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Green News
It's never nice being the bringer of bad news, but this story was one I didn't feel comfortable ignoring: it's been reported that Arctic sea ice is retreating so quickly that scientists say there is now a 50-50 chance that it will have gone completely by September.
The Independent broke the frankly quite terrifying story at the end of last week, and bloggers are now beginning to catch on to the enormity of the situation. The fact is, we've never seen anything like this before -- never in human history -- and if it happens, there'll be no more denying that climate change is real. But are we doomed? And more to the point, will it be too late to do anything about it?
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Health & beauty
Someone recently asked me if I was 'in favour of sunscreen' (presumably in response to stories like this) and I almost jumped out of my seat. Being an eco-warrior is one thing; burning to a crisp and getting skin cancer quite another. So I decided to revisit the eco friendly suncare products out there to prove that it's quite possible to enjoy the sun safely without losing any green points.
If you're worried about damaging ecology, Nigel's Eco Store has a good range of sunscreens by Green People that are free from chemical nasties and go up to factor 22 (there's also a kids' branded product in factor 25).
Read on for more fish-friendly sun products...
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Fashion & accessories
The sales are now in full swing, and I've never seen so much ethical fashion going cheap (not a contradiction in terms, I promise). Now is your chance to snap up all those feel-good items that were just outside your budget, and stock up on sexy, eco chic items while the sun's still hot. My personal fave has to be this 'sunshine dress' at Natural Collection, third time winner of the Observer Ethical Awards; reduced from £67.50 to £29.95. Wow!
Follow the jump for our pick of the eco-friendly sales, as well as some top bargains to be had...
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Health & beauty
Can we possibly handle any more eco skin brands? Well, I for one am not going to complain about this sudden abundance of goodness, which now included Trilogy Skincare, new in at How on Earth. So how does it compare to all those other 'nasty-free' products vying for our attention?
Unusually for a skincare review, I'm going to start with the packaging. Trilogy has kept it plain and simple, which is commendable in an industry where most products scream at you to take them home. It looks that way because all containers are biodegradable, can be recycled and are printed with non-toxic dyes.
Related: Video review: paraben-free body lotion roundup | Neal's Yard Remedies extends frankincence range
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Fashion & accessories
I don't know why these North Face shoes are called 'ex-girlfriend sandals' and am more than a little concerned. Are they made from the recycled remains of someone's better half?
North face offers little in the way of explanation for the name, simply telling us that 'the Ex-Girlfriend is a super comfortable sandal that's built with an organic and eco-friendly direction; bridging the gap between the waves and the gazebo.' A closer inspection reveals that they're made from a cotton canvas with recycled PET lining. Great eco footwear you won't want to 'dump' for any old cheap knock-offs! Pick them up for £20 at Cotswald.
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