These are no ordinary flip-flops: Chabah shoes are all made under the company's commitment to 'responsible, local, affordable' trading, and with over 40 styles to choose from, they cater to a wide range of tastes. These simple Artemis thong sandals have a gently sloping heel, and come in five different colours; the flat version is the Apollo. Each style is designed by local workers in Northern Thailand.
When I get bored at work I often start daydreaming about escaping somewhere interesting. I know that cheap flights are a completely irresponsible green sin, but on a long Monday afternoon, those £20 Ryanair fares start to look tempting.
Luckily, before I had time to had time to convince myself that the destruction of the planet is a small price to pay for a winter holiday, I noticed the latest special offers from the Eurostar...
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It's amazing to think that ethical fashion superstore Adili
is only five months old, jam-packed as it is with fair trade,
environmentally friendly clothing that doesn't compromise on style.
But successful shops are getting younger, and this new
kid on the block has admitted it's not old enough to parade itself on the
London Fashion Week catwalk just yet. However, to celebrate Fairtrade
Fortnight (26th Feb-11 Mar), Adili is offering an exclusive discount for Hippyshopper readers: simply quote 'AD12' with your first purchase, and get 10% off any product. Sounds 'fair' to us!
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ecocentra is a new online marketplace that only lists products that are of an eco-friendly and ethical nature. So, you'll be able to advertise that surplus of home-made organic jam to a like-minded audience.
The site is open to all - organisations and individuals. Even better, listing is completely free. Commission is only charged when you sell something (and then it's just 2%).
To mark this recent launch ecocentra are waiving the 2% commission until 31st January 2007. Also, as a special offer for HippyShopper readers, ecocentra are giving a further six months free use if you list at least five products. To get the six month deal simply join at the website, and email info@ecocentra.com quoting "hippy shopper offer".
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Of course you do… and we've got 30 up for grabs.
If you want to be part of a unique and exclusive testing group for a brand new
mobile service from Yell.com then
we want to hear from you.
If you're based in the UK (sorry, overseas devotees!) and want to get involved
and tell us your opinions on a service that launches next year then email your
name, address and phone number to Yellmobileblog@redconsultancy.com
As well as getting a shiny new phone (see what I did there?), you can
participate from the comfort of your location of choice (as long as your choice
is in the UK). What more could you possibly want? Sign up today!
To help you have a Fair Trade Christmas, Ethical Superstore is offering new customers £5 off their first order (of at least £20). Enter the code X5WFF at the checkout.
If you don't qualify for the above discount, don't fret; you can buy an Eco Kettle for just £31 and claim a free jar of Fairtrade tea.
Via Ecostreet
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These are no ordinary flip-flops: Chabah shoes are all made under the company's commitment to 'responsible, local, affordable' trading, and with over 40 styles to choose from, they cater to a wide range of tastes. These simple Artemis thong sandals have a gently sloping heel, and come in five different colours; the flat version is the Apollo. Each style is designed by local workers in Northern Thailand. 
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