I wouldn't normally get this excited about a cleaning product, but Method's natural stainless steel wipes have proven to be my number one ally in my spring cleaning efforts this year, and I've been raving about them to anyone unfortunate enough to come in and find me in my rubber gloves.

The thing about them is, they just smell fantastic. The natural fragrances and cleaning agents mean that there's no harshness to their scent, and somehow they also seem to make everything they touch very shiny. Pick up a pack for £3 at Goodness Direct

This amazing reconstructed sweater was made (or re-made, you might say) by Outsapop. It started out life as four different jumpers which were then cut up and sewed back together to make this electric number. Not only does it look cosy and comfortable, but teamed with a pair of leggings it would make a really stylish outfit.

A brilliant idea if you have a load of sweaters that are out of fashion or frumpy. As well as earning yourself green points, you'll also be condensing your wardrobe! If you're feeling inspired, you can find a tutorial here. [By Steph Powell]

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If you go in for a loud, glam and glitter-encrusted makeup look, then the odds are you'll already know about Barry M cosmetics, who've cornered the market in neon nail varnish and dazzle dust. But what you probably didn't know is that the brand has never tested on animals - despite having been around in the early eighties when almost everyone did.

To let the world know that they are an original cruelty-free brand, Barry M have brought in Cookie the bunny, an adorable message on four short, stumpy legs. You can watch Cookie all day long on the Bunny Cam, where she drinks water, shuffles, sleeps and does other day-to-day bunny stuff. Excellent stress relief!

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The opportunity to share the many benefits of a great tasting healthy cruelty-free lifestyle with the world is upon us once again - it's National Vegetarian Week!

If you're already vegetarian you could use this week to help spread the word! Let everyone know that it's not just about lentils, tofu and open-toed sandals any more (although there's nothing particularly wrong with any of those). There's a whole world of deliciously sumptuous delights awaiting those who are willing to take a small dietary step. You veggies are the living proof of the benefits of this lifestyle - so get out there and show yourselves off!

What to do if you're not already a veggie...

Bochica, a pleasingly affordable eco-chic boutique for men and women that's usually to be found only on the web is teaming up with bespoke textile design team Emmeline 4 Re to open a pop-up shop in London for one week only (this one). So I recommend a visit if you're in the London area and want to stock up on some ethical threads before summer kicks in properly.

Prices start at just £8 (almost unheard of in the eco fashion world!) which is why I'm heading over there right now!

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It's not really often we get a range of clothes that are eco friendly and stylish too, but Emobi have filled the niche in the market.

This cool swimwear brand uses a range of environmentally friendly water based dye that minimises the impact on the beaches and waterways. If that's not enough to sell it to you, they're made of UPF 50+ fabric, so they're kind to the environment and to you! Right on trend, the colourful array of bikinis and one pieces feature cut out designs, florals and frills, and sizes go from an 8 to a 14, and A to DD Cup. Buy them at Fashion Conscience. [Stephanie Powell]

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If you're half the hoarder of junk that I am, you'll be excited to hear about a event coming up in London's Seven Dials next week. From the 22nd to the 29th of May, arts organisation Pollocks will be hosting a live art installation where they'll turn your old rubbish into works of art!

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If you're a veggie who's ever attempted to order a meal in Belgium, this piece of news may just shock you: the entire city of Ghent in Belgium has declared Thursday Vegetarian Day (or Veggiedag), when civil servants and elected councillors will go for meat and fish-free meals. From September this new initiative will be hitting schools too, which will change their default meal to a vegetarian one.

I'm not Peaches Geldofs' biggest fan, but I was pleasantly surprised by her new collection of jewellery for Made. The range is sustainably produced and ethically made using recycled brass door handles, padlocks and bath taps, as well as wood and bone.

Distinctly spring themed and quite reasonably priced, the bracelets, earrings and necklaces feature daisies and unicorns (maybe inspired by Peaches' own tattoos?). The delicate Daisy Chain Bracelet is one of the best pieces, brightened up with a bold splash of purple, and at £18 would be a great addition to any summer wardrobe.

But hurry; they're limited addition, so get them while you can. Available at Ethical Superstore. [Steph Powell]

Thinking of tying the knot but don't like the fuss or the waste of big weddings? When I stumbled on this wonderfully clean and simple strapless dress on Adili, it immediately called to mind the sort of wedding that stressed-out brides-to-be dream of: the sort where you just put your stuff in a bag, find a beach somewhere and do the deed at sunset.

If you're one of an increasing number of couples who've actually bypassed the daydream and chosen that route, this could be just the right dress for you. It's not only beautifully light and stylish - a simple version of the empire line dresses making waves on the catwalk just now - it's also ethically made, from 100% organic cotton, under acredited fairtrade conditions. Find it on Adili for £131

Gone are the days when driving electric was only for abnormally slim couples who never carried luggage: The C1 e'vie, claiming to be the UK's first fully electric family car, has just been launched in the UK. The comfy 4-seater uses lithium ion batteries to power and unlike previous generation electric cars like the G-Wiz, doesn't dodge around EU regs by being legally classed as quadricycles. It's a car!

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If you've ever shared a space with a student (or been one) it will probably come as little surprise to you to hear that pizza boxes make up a disproportionately large part of the UK's total landfill.

Without getting into the issue of our reliance on cheap fast food for now, the problem is that there's not much you can do with an old pizza container, beyond making a 'theft-proof' laptop bag that will incur some odd looks on your journey to work, or using them for target practice. And this is where a new invention called the Green Box really comes into its own.

Read on over the jump to find out more about greening up your takeaway

Paul Ridden writes: I travel a lot. Modern working life probably means that everyone travels much more than they would like. Whether it's by trains, planes or automobiles, travel is for many of us part of our daily existence.

There are many websites that offer travel information and very useful they are too. You can find out how long a journey will take, you can find out which method of transport would be the cheapest and on some sites you can even book your tickets via an interface on the site itself. But Routerank offers all that and more, even telling you how much CO2 is produced during your journey.

What do you wear when it's getting warmer but the rain is never far away? Clouds and bruise-blue seem to be big influences in the eco fashion sphere at the moment, so I've picked out a few of my favourite accessories by top green designers.

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People often ask me what I miss most about being vegetarian, expecting me to say something like bacon butties or pepperami pizza. 'Neither', I say, 'it's jellied sweets'. I spend hours scouring supermarkets and petrol stations in the hope that one of the big companies like Bassetts will have changed their mind about gelatine; beef, pork or any other kind of animal bone/skin that has been crushed up to provide a gelling agent for our confectionery.

Haribo, I always thought was one of the worst offenders. I have long given up confiscating my son's Haribo sweets which are compulsory in the goodie bags of any kid's party he goes to. But now I find out that they've just had their latest gelatine-free sweets approved by the Vegetarian Society. Not only that, they have sent me a packet for testing (well, eating) which I can confirm are delicious!

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