Posts by Joanna

Next week is National Vegetarian Week. This annual awareness raising campaign promotes innovative and inspirational vegetarian cooking, and awareness of the benefits of a meat-free diet. Celebrated by the Vegetarian society since 1992, National Vegetarian Week events are held around the country by schools, offices, big corporations and community group. Check the map to see what events are being held near you.

Read the rest of National Vegetarian Week »

There’s something quintessentially British about sandwiches. The French have their baguettes, and the Italians their focaccia, but I don’t think there’s anywhere in the world that enjoys their sandwiches quite as much as us.

Read the rest of British Sandwich Week »

The phrase ‘Fair Trade’ has been in the press a lot of late. Kit Kat, Cadbury’s and organic chocolate connoisseurs Green & Black’s have all pledged their intention to go Fairtrade, and not long ago, Fair trade was named by the BBC as one of the ‘Words of the Decade’.

Read the rest of World Fair Trade Day Competition »

Here at the Ethical Superstore offices we always try to think eco. Our light bulbs are all energy saving, our staff kitchen boasts an Eco Kettle, and we recycle all of the paper and card that we can get our hands on.

Read the rest of The Green Office Week Top 5 »

If you have ever thought about using real nappies for your baby, Real Nappy Week is the time to find out all about them. Held from the 26th April – 2nd May, it’s a great chance to get together with other like-minded parents, and find out a bit more. Our friends at the real nappy information service Go Real want to make this years’ event bigger and better than ever, and have shared their plans with us.

Read the rest of Real Nappy Week 2010 »

Earth Day is just around the corner. Marked on the April 22nd each year since 1970, this annual event is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, so there’s no better time to get involved.

Read the rest of The Great Earth Day Giveaway! »

It’s that time of year… The sun has been shining (for a day or two at least!) and even up here in the frozen North, people were beginning to think of Spring and maybe even Summer this weekend. I even saw a couple optimistically barbecuing in a park near me last night. That was perhaps a little premature – they were both wearing enormous winter jackets suggesting it wasn’t the most relaxing experience!

Read the rest of Getting Fit For Spring »

Have you ever wondered where your coffee comes from? Not so very long ago, Cafédirect asked their friends and followers what questions they would ask the coffee makers, and the result was a fantastic series of videos that we would love to share with you.

Read the rest of Cafédirect Producer Tales – Machu Picchu Coffee »

First Prize!

It’s not long until Easter, and here in the EthicalSuperstore.com offices we’re getting excited. Whatever your beliefs, it’s a time to be thinking about Spring, new growth and new life. The sun might even start to come out soon (although we can’t promise anything)!

Read the rest of The Big Easter Egg Hunt »

After the success of the the Fairtrade Wine Tasting, our friends at Shared Interest decided they’d like to try out a Fairtrade towel. After all, we shouldn’t just be thinking about swapping our food and drink during Fairtrade Fortnight, Fairtrade cotton is a must.

Read the rest of The Big Swap – Shared Interest tries Fairtrade Towels »