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Nearly all of us have an object at home whose sentimental value far outweighs its worth in cold hard cash. And despite what some may say, savouring your precious objects doesn’t make you Gollum from Lord of the Rings! I think it is a really valuable characteristic; one that will help us all to make […]

I have recently been thinking about the concept of being ‘green’ and asking myself is it a middle class thing? ” Green is the new black” scream headlines so yes it’s definitely trendy and generating lots of interest. I posted my question on a couple of forums to see what other people thought and had […]

Children’s organic cotton clothing company Arabella Miller is  looking for agents to sell their gorgeous range of organic childrenswear, organic baby clothes and organic toddler clothing.Joining their team means that you can start your own green and ethical business at a fraction of the cost of “going it alone.”
Unlike some agent schemes, team members earn […]

In this article I have decided to look behind some of the hype about organic textiles and their sustainability and find the materials which are truly sustainable and eco friendly. Global awareness of the real price of clothing is growing and consumers are pushing for more eco friendly apparel. There are more reported cases of […]

Modern parents are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of our planet and safeguarding it for future generations we are told by the media.
So to begin at the beginning tiny babies have very few real consumer needs. They need food, clothing, warmth and a lot of love. So first off try to avoid using disposable […]

By Shauna Chapman, Founder, Quail By Mail Ethical Fashion 
‘Product Provenance’ is the term used by a Devon based ethical fashion label. Eco Fashion, or Ethical Fashion as it is commonly known, has changed from a trend into a movement. There has been unprecedented surge in concern with garment workers overseas in how they are treated and indeed how the growing of […]

Taming a Temper Tantrum
You know the situation. You are having a nice enjoyable outing at a store and all of a sudden your child has a melt down. Screaming and kicking, crying and running. Everyone looks at you and you are embarrassed. But does it have to be this way?
The answer is no!
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So you think teak for garden furniture do you?
Everybody knows about teak.  For years it’s been the wood of choice for garden furniture;
Tough, resistant to rot and, if you haven’t got enough to do, you can rub it down each year, oil it and maintain its rich colour.  Or you can simply let it weather […]

by Julie Rae
www.toys-to-you.co.uk

Former movie star and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has imposed a ban on toys and kids products that contain more than a trace amount of phthalates.
The ban, which will come into force in 2009, makes California the first US state to move against the plastic softening chemicals. Phthalates are “widely used in […]

Green Wash. It bothers me. But does it bother you?
Green Wash is the term used when large brands decide to ‘get fluffy’ with the Press and busy consumers. The big, famous, rich brand launches a token product in their store that looks eco-friendly and ethical but after closer examination, the large brand misses the point, for […]

Organic children’s clothing company, Arabella Miller, has just launched their first affiliate scheme.
Arabella Miller produces organic cotton printed t-shirts and funky kids clothes certified organic by the Soil Association and are now seeking websites to share their success story.
By simply placing an Arabella Miller banner on their website, affiliates will earn 8% commissions from any […]

Organic cotton clothing is made from cotton grown without pesticides or chemical insecticides.  It is also made from cotton plants which are genetic modification (gm) free.
When cotton is produced, more chemicals are used per unit area than any other crop and this accounts for 16% of the world’s pesticides (”Picking Cotton Carefully” Institute of Science […]

By Linda Sones www.sonesuk.com
This article will examine some of the issues concerned with the employment of children in the production of cheap textiles in the third world. Child labour is an emotive subject and a consequence of extreme poverty which creates hunger and homelessness. There are no simple solutions and legislation alone will only drive […]

Some tips on stain removal the eco friendly way

by Linda Sones at www.sonesuk.com
Having written a number of articles about the benefit to both the environment and ourselves in buying organic cotton. I feel that some of the benefits are negated if for the remainder of the garments life it is washed in detergents and chemicals […]

Do you need those new clothes?

In the western world we have become a throwaway culture. But we need to ask some important questions rather than accepting this as part of modern life. Is it sustainable? On a purely practical note the processes and the chemicals involved in the bleaching, dying and other finishing stages of […]

Push-Button operated toilets, the Trojan-horse of water saving

The widespread uptake of push button operated toilets, under the banner of water efficiency, is a classic case of form over function. People are lured by the simplicity and ellegance of the push-button operation, not realising that what is inside the cistern is a DROP-VALVE and not a siphon. Drop-valves […]

Arabella Miller are now stocking long sleeve organic baby t-shirts.
New for Winter ’07, our new long sleeve baby t-shirts are available to buy now!
We’ve taken our inspiration from US baseball shirts for that retro look. The Ladybird tees have a white bodice and black sleeves and neck trim, while for the Knick Knack Paddy Whack […]

A new organic kids clothing brand, Arabella Miller Limited, launched this month.
The company produces organic t-shirts for babies and children which are certified organic by the Soil Association. They are also the first kids t-shirts to be organically printed in the UK by a Soil Association certified printer.
Director, Alison Rothwell explains “my baby […]

This article will examine some of the issues concerned with the employment of children in the production of cheap textiles in the third world. Child labour is an emotive subject and a consequence of extreme poverty which creates hunger and homelessness. There are no simple solutions and legislation alone will only drive the practice further […]

David Teather today reported in the Guardian Abel & Cole’s sale of a 25% stake in their ethical, organic online food delivery service to private equity firm, Phoenix for £7 million. The investment is certainly attractive. Organic food is one of the most profitable and fast growing markets in the UK.
Dionne Rooney, […]