Archive for December, 2009

Happy New Year!

Note: MAD Points are now known as Reward Points

We work hard to provide the best possible online shopping service in the ethical products world.  In response to popular demand, we’re happy to introduce 2 great new money-saving services for 2010 developed with our frequent shoppers in mind.

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It snowed here in Gateshead, and we are feeling so festive in the warehouse at Ethical Superstore! Deliveries are coming and going, and all staff are working hard, packing away to the sounds of seasonal music on the radio.

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If you’re looking to express your Christmas spirit differently this year, consider being a secret Santa to a friend across the miles.  For ideas, visit www.intelligentgiving.com

If you have any other ideas to share, please comment below…

As we draw towards the end of 2009, it’s only natural that people start to look back on the year that’s past as well as to what’s ahead.

Here at EthicalSuperstore we were absolutely delighted to learn that the BBC Magazine has placed the word ‘Fairtrade’ into their list of top 20 words, not just of the year, but of the decade. It’s great news all round that people have become so much more conscious of the issues surrounding fair trade, and as more people become aware, then more people will buy fair trade, supporting some of our top fair trade partners including Traidcraft, Cafedirect and Divine Chocolate.

Buying fair trade has pitfalls and dilemmas all of its own as Helen explored in her blog exploring fair trade own label vs fair trade pioneers, but all in all it’s undoubtedly positive that more and more people are opting to support fair trade producers, whether this be in their weekly grocery shopping, or buying fair trade Christmas gifts.

Are there any other ideas for words of the year or indeed the decade out there? All thoughts and reflections received with interest!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s Santa Claus on his bike! A pedal powered Father Christmas may not be the Santa that you’re familiar with, but the residents of Newcastle and Gateshead are going to have to rub their eyes and look again – EthicalSuperstore.com is pioneering a brand new green Christmas delivery service this year, with same-day delivery from Mr Claus himself (or perhaps an EthicalSuperstore understudy…!)

The EthicalSuperstore.com Santa deliveries are a great way to ensure that not only are your Christmas gifts ethically chosen, but that they are delivered with minimal environmental impact. If you live in the NE1 to NE9 postcodes, all you need to do is make sure that your order is in by 10am. Request Santa delivery service in the checkout page delivery comments, and your order will be personally delivered before 2pm the very same day. As well as feeling happy in the knowledge that your delivery is carbon neutral, you’ve got reassurance that you’re beating the Christmas rush with a delivery guarantee that will bring a smile to your face, while enjoying a dose of the EthicalSuperstore Super Service.

The trusty steed that Santa will be riding is a Kona Ute cargo bike, specially designed for carrying a load in an eco-friendly fashion, without the need for a car. The Powerplus Swallow Wind Up Bike Lights will be lighting the way, and the bike is also decked out with Ecosavers Solar LED Lights for decoration as well as extra visibility.

So make sure you get your order in for Santa, and if you see him riding through your area, be sure to give him a shout of encouragement!

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