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PETA Fashion Awards 2013 winners announced: Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Topshop among winners commended for their animal-free fashion
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Did you know that an astonishing 74 million mince pies are thrown away every Christmas? That's more mince pies than there are people in the UK. I personally don't like the things so don't buy them, but it is...more
If you're a vegetarian or vegan yourself, you'll probably already know which beers to serve come Christmas Day. But if you're a selective carnivore hosting a dinner party and find yourself catering for vegans and vegetarians, you might want...more
It might not be as cold right now as it was a few weeks ago, but winter is very much the time to cosy up indoors with homemade soup - and why not make your own bread while you're at...more
If you're stuck for ideas of what to get your nearest and dearest who have everything, here's a present idea with a 100% feel-good factor: Adopt a wild animal. Many species such as tigers, pandas and turtles are facing extinction...more
He likes his bicycles, gadgets and caring for the environment one recycling at a time, but what do you get the eco conscious man in your life for Christmas? Men can be notoriously difficult to shop for, but we've found...more
Have you ever found yourself at a remote location and just wished there was a sustainable hotel there so that you could stay for a few nights to admire the view a bit longer? Well this portable micro hotel...more
Christmas is now only two weeks away, so you better start thinking about those presents if you want them to arrive in time for the holidays (if you're buying them online that is). But what do you get the ethical...more
We're two weeks away from the festivities of Yuletide and shops are bursting with Christmas songs, wishes of a happy holiday, and displays of all the things you could ever wish to buy. If you're tired of buying into the...more
Super simple car-sharing service car2go has launched in the capital this week, bringing a fleet of smart cars to Londoners who want to get around but don't want the hassle of looking after and paying a small fortune for their...more
One of the things that make us get into a festive mood here at Hippyshopper are mince pies. The tiniest mention of this traditional British sweet treat reminds us that Christmas is just around the corner and it's ok...more
We do have a soft spot for Disney princesses and fairies so it's great to learn that Disney UK is to donate £1 from every download of its new Disney Fairies: Lost and Found iOS app from today until Christmas...more
It's that time of year, when you run around like crazy trying to get everything done in time for Christmas, including picking out a great tree for the family, ensuring your Christmas dinner (sustainably sourced of course) is in the...more
We're big fans of both beetroot and Feta cheese here at Hippyshopper HQ, so we couldn't help but share this recipe with you. It might not be the most wintery of dishes, but If you're looking for food-inspiration this lunchtime,...more
OK so it's not the whole stadium... The recycled plastic bottles will be used in the linings of the seats in the new Maracanã Stadium, which will host the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Rio.more
We're great fans of cycling here at Hippyshopper; not only is cycling a great way to get around the London traffic (beware of motorists and pedestrians mind!), it keeps us fit! Most of the time we'll just wear our...more
From: Eco-friendly cycle wear from new label VELECO