A golden opportunity: New Fairtrade standards for gold jewellery

March 18, 2010 by George Walker · 3 Comments

The launch of a new Fairtrade and Fairmined certification in the always profitable but often unfair industry of gold production will mean gold miners can improve their lives through better pay, fairer working conditions and extraction processes that won’t harm the local environments. But how far do the new standards go and can they really change the industry as a whole? George Walker looks at what the new scheme means for ethical jewellery lovers, gold miners and the future of gold production.

Filed Under: Accessories, Fairtrade Fortnight, What's New

Tagged: Alliance for Responsible Mining, Artisanal, Christian Cheesman, CRED, ethical jewellery, Fairmined, Fairtrade Foundation, Fairtrade jewellery, Fairtrade Labelling Organisation, Fairtrade mining, gold, Harriet Lamb, mining

Fairtrade vision: Green & Black’s global stamping plans

March 4, 2010 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment

Here’s another cherry on the top of Fairtrade Fortnight and good news for the sweet toothed among you. Green & Blacks are soon to take its FAIRTRADE Mark model worldwide, so you’ve got an even better excuse ever to slip a cheeky bar or two into your dietary requirements. Clare Saxon writes. Read more

Filed Under: Fairtrade Fortnight, Homes, What's New

Tagged: Belize, chocolate, cocoa farmers, Dominic Lowe, Dominican Republic, ethical dilemma, fairtrade, Fairtrade Foundation, green & blacks, organic, Soil Association, Trinitario, worldwide

Just launched: Fairtrade male grooming with Bulldog, woof!

March 4, 2010 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment

Here at Greenmystyle.com we just love how beauty companies are getting the FAIRTRADE Mark vibe! Bulldog, the UK’s largest natural skincare brand for men, has also announced its new range of products! Jen Marsden writes.

Filed Under: Beauty, Fairtrade Fortnight, Just landed, What's New

Come swap with Greenmystyle for Fairtrade Fortnight

February 22, 2010 by Eleni Sardi · Leave a Comment

Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off this week and we’re absolutely delighted here at Greenmystyle as we can’t wait to share our favourite products with the Fairtrade Foundation’s seal of approval. Eleni Sardi writes.

Filed Under: Family, Homes, What's New

Tagged: 2010, Fairtrade Fortnight 2009, Fairtrade Foundation, hot picks, prodcuts, The Big Swap

Top 10 eco lingerie: What’s beneath counts!

February 2, 2010 by Jen Marsden · 1 Comment

With one of the most romantic days in the social calendar – the big V – on the horizon, what are our options for green and eco-friendly lingerie? Eleni Sardi writes.

Filed Under: Fashion, What's New

Designer dresses showcased at EFF event

November 20, 2009 by Maria Kaski · 1 Comment

Iconic pieces showcased at the RE:Fashion Awards 2008 and designed by the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes, will be on display today at the Ethical Fashion Forum’s first and only international ethical sourcing marketplace. Many Barder writes.

The two day long event will welcome a variety of designers, retailers, buyers and entrepreneurs alike who are passionate about producing and stocking sustainable fashion designs.

One of the major highlights at the marketplace will be a viewing of the iconic pieces that were showcased at the Re: Fashion Awards 2008, and modelled by the likes of Leah Weller, Daisy Lowe, Leah Woods and Pixie Geldof.

Also exhibiting at the event is the SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) from Gujarat in India who teamed up with ethical label Ascension earlier this year.

Ascension’s Ethical Consultant Clare Lissman and designer Sury Bagenal visited Gujarat last year and witnessed first hand the exceptional work that the 70,000 women workers do. Traditional embroidery is a big part of their designs, which are all handmade and passed down through generations. SEWA’s initiative has really helped to develop and improve the lives of the women involved.

Run in partnership with internationally recognised operations and ethical experts, such as the World Fair Trade Organisation and the Fairtrade Foundation, the Global Sourcing Marketplace was born from a vision to provide opportunities for fashion professionals. The goals are to promote sustainable fashion, support fairtrade and ultimately reduce the fashion industry’s negative effect on the environment.

The Global Sourcing Marketplace is a non-profit making event and all proceeds will go to sustainable and fairtrade practices in the fashion industry.

Find out more at http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/global-sourcing-marketplace.

leahwood Iconic pieces showcased at the RE:Fashion Awards 2008 and designed by the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes, will be on display today at the Ethical Fashion Forum’s first and only international ethical sourcing marketplace. Mandy Barder writes.

Filed Under: Fashion, What's New

Tagged: ascension, daisy lowe, EFF, Ethical Fashion Forum, Fairtrade Foundation, Global Sourcing Marketplace, Leah Weller, Leah Woods, Pixie Geldof, RE:Fashion Awards, SEWA, Sury Bagenal, Vivienne Westwood, World Fair Trade Organisation, Zandra Rhodes

Top 10 eco Christmas gift ideas for (extra)ordinary blokes

November 20, 2009 by Jen Marsden · 1 Comment

Many women complain that buying presents for men is always more difficult than for their female friends; with Greenmystyle’s Christmas guide for the top 10 eco gifts for men the search is over! Eleni Sardi writes.

Filed Under: Family, Homes, What's New

Chocolate – why should we eat it?

October 13, 2009 by Maria Kaski · 1 Comment

history Chocolate – an aphrodisiac with health benefits or a fattening horror story for your heart? We take a look at the history, health benefits and sourcing of the nation’s favourite sweet treat. Maria Kaski and Eleni Sardi write.

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Filed Under: Homes, What's New

Tagged: aztecs, chocolate, fairtrade, Fairtrade Foundation, joanna yarrow, montezuma, organic

UK beauty industry gets a Fairtrade makeover

June 25, 2009 by greenmystyle · 1 Comment

After two long years of speaking to the cosmetics industry and key stakeholders, yesterday saw the launch of the first UK Fairtrade-certified beauty products to reach our shelves. Green living expert Jen Marsden reports for Greenmystyle.com from the event.

Filed Under: Beauty, Just landed, What's New

Tagged: boots, Bubble, Essential Care, Fairtrade beauty, Fairtrade Foundation, lush, Neal's Yard Remedies

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