2010 has been named The International Year of Biodiversity by the UN and in honour of that, it has joined forces with charity Greener2Greener to bring together 500 leading figures from governments, international organisations and the fashion and cosmetics industries for the Eco Chic Conference in Geneva this week. GreenmyLIFEstyle’s personal stylist Zoe Robinson is there to witness the events.
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Perfect for you or for an unforgettable Christmas treat for your loved ones, organic farms and different venues around the country feature special cookery courses for the mystified beginners and the dedicated foodies. Eleni Sardi writes.
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Gift packs are a great idea for a present that comes in a box (or a festive bag) and is ready to be put under the Christmas tree! Make it an organic or natural pampering treat and you’ve got one happy receiver. Eleni Sardi selects the best of the bunch.
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Just as the festive season is fast approaching and sprigs of mistletoe are starting to creep into people’s homes, it’s time to get those lips ready for some puckering up. A good lip balm should never be underestimated, whether you wear it bare or with a killer colour for the party season. Mandy Barder picks the Top 10 lip remedies out now.
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winter An ethical fashion show and charity Christmas Fayre will be held tomorrow at Derwent Manor Hotel, County Durham to raise money for local charities. Mandy Barder writes.
Organised by Daisy Green,this event will be host to 30 local companies selling homemade ethical products, vintage clothes, food, bags, jewellery and beauty buys all with an ethical and sustainable mindset.
One of the main features of this stylish bonanza will be the Clothes Swapping Party at 8:30pm, following on from the fashion show at 6pm. At a cost of £5, guests can get involved by bringing as many clean clothes that are in good condition to the party ready to start swapping with each other. Each guest will receive a ticket in exchange for their clothes, allowing them to take away as many items as they’ve brought in.
Other events will include the Charity Christmas Fayre from 1-6pm, an ethical catwalk show at 7:30pm and a prize raffle and competition that will run throughout the day. Whatever is made will be donated straight to local charities in Consett, County Durham.
Any products left over at the end of the day, from clothes and cosmetics to food, bags and jewellery will be sent to local charity shops.
An ethical fashion show and charity Christmas Fayre will be held tomorrow at Derwent Manor Hotel, County Durham to raise money for local charities. Mandy Barder writes.
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The RSPCA Good Business Awards, held on 7th October, presented The Body Shop with the Lifetime Achievement award and praised the efforts of George at Asda in raising standards of animal welfare. Jennifer Ebert writes.
The RSPCA Good Business Awards were set up in recognition of the achievements of companies in the cosmetics, fashion and food industries to attain higher standards of animal welfare by implementing sustainable policies and practices.
The Awards are open to all companies in the UK in the Cosmetics, Fashion and Food industries that show innovation and excellence in advancing animal welfare. For companies large and small the Awards acknowledge and promote those that go the extra mile to include animal welfare as part of their ethical business policy.
The Fashion industry has seen a growth in the number of high street names entering the Awards. The winner of the large company award was George at Asda which has made tremendous steps in a relatively short time to address the most important areas across it’s business to raise standards of animal welfare.
Paul Wright, technical director of George at Asda, said, ‘This is a fantastic award win for both the team and our suppliers who have achieved a great amount in a relatively short space of time. This is a real journey for us and we’re very committed to raising animal welfare issues and checking the traceability of our products by working collaboratively with our suppliers.’
This year was the last time the Cosmetics category will feature in the awards after it became illegal to sell or import any cosmetic ingredients or products tested on animals into the EU. In recognition of this important milestone, The Body Shop was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for making the greatest contribution to achieving this ban.
Jan Buckingham, director of global values at The Body Shop, said, ‘What a great way to celebrate Anita’s legacy and twenty years of hard work and dedication to animal welfare.’
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Your ordinary nail polish comes with a cocktail of chemicals that you simply don’t need. There are plenty of alternatives to keep you looking gorgeous from head to toe, so Lara Beard rounds up the top ten of natural, organic and better-for-you beauty products for hands, nails and feet - including the funkiest nail colours around.
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The front-row fashionistas love wearing red lips just as celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson and Dita Von Teese do and we expect them to be a hot feature on the London Fashion Week catwalks this week too. It’s a timeless make-up classic so Lucie Goulet shows how to get the look.
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Our digital and real lives are so interrelated that it is sometimes easy to forget the impact the hours spent in front of our laptop have on the environment. Lucie Goulet picks 5 gadgets and online sites which will save money, energy and more importantly do their bit for the planet.
Laptop Cases
Bilum creates bags from advertising material and seat belts. The company has collaborated with cosmetics brand Kiehl’s and classic womenswear label Agnes b.
The cases are both colourful and strong enough to protect your laptop against shocks.
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Wind power hosting
Greenmystyle.com is hosted by Green-hosting.co.uk. It ensures that the website is powered by 100% wind energy. Green-hosting buys the electricity used to run the servers, routers and air conditioners from a US company which produces electricity via wind turbines.
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Eco Button
The eco-button makes it easy for everyone to save energy. Simply plug it into your laptop’s USB port and tap it every time you leave your desk. The button will automatically send your PC in energy saving mode. When you come back, it will show you how much cash you saved.
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Freeloader Solar Charger
This charger allows you to charge most of your electronic devices with only one gimmick. In addition to saving energy, it saves you the trouble of carrying half a dozen different chargers everywhere you go.
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Wikiagreen
Every topic now has a dedicated wiki, and Wikiagreen is about as good as you can get for all green-related issues. It is contributor-based like any traditional wiki and benefits from a high level of knowledge and debate.
http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Wikia_Green
Our digital and real lives are so interrelated that it is sometimes easy to forget the impact the hours spent in front of our laptop have on the environment. Lucie Goulet picks 5 gadgets and online sites which will save money, energy and more importantly do their bit for the planet.
If you live in the US and have a bit of environmental awareness about you, you could be in with a chance of winning some unbelievable prizes including a modelling contract, a 20-piece ethical fashion wardrobe and the chance to strut at Portland Fashion Week, with the supermodel competition, Project Green Search. Read more
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