We’re beavering away here at Ethical Superstore HQ, preparing for the Summer and searching for loads of new eco products to list. Check out our festivals favourites to see what we’ve found.
One particular brand we found is Nilaqua, who have tackled the question of how to stay clean when there’s not much water about. People don’t often think about the environmental impact water has at festivals. In addition to the diesel fumes/transport pollution of using tankers, the water has to be heated (usually with gas burners or generators) you have to dig holes in the ground for waste, you need chemicals to purify and prevent disease, then you have to collect the grey water and tanker it away again. Overall, festival showers are a large cost and detriment to the environment.
Nilaqua is kind and gentle to the skin and contains no parabens or alcohol. Simply apply the liquid directly to the hair or body, massage to lift dirt and grease, then remove by thoroughly towel drying! These alcohol free goodies are not only far better for the environment than washing with water but they save queuing, give you a bit of privacy and of course they leave you sparkling!
We have Waterless Body Wash and Shampoo in handy 200ml or handbag (or man-bag!) sized 65ml bottles. Both are great for refreshing after a day moshing and removing the inevitable mud-pack treatment that is synonymous with British summer festivals to leave you ready to rock another day. There’s also a convenient Hand Sanitiser to keep your hands clean germ-free on the go!
Check out this video and see how easily Nilaqua cleans with absolutely no water involved.
Each year around this time we celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, a time where everyone can do what they can to spread the word about Fairtrade.
It has remained at the centre of what we do at Ethical Superstore since we started out in 2005. Whilst also offering a range of other ‘ethics’ by which we select and support the products we sell, Fairtrade has, by far, the strongest and most increasing presence not only in our own product range but also more and more on the high street.
Like it or not, those living in the Mediteranean region enjoy a longer life that we Northern Europeans. This could be for a number of reasons; increased exposure to the Sun, for example but many credit the mediteranean diet with the this much sought-after longevity.
This is where Ateronon comes in. It has been said that the Medeteranean diet can now be found in capsule form, harnessing the power of a compound called Lycopene, found in the skin of tomatoes and other red fruits.
Ateronon is a highly bioavailable, daily lycopene-based food supplement, which helps to support cardiovascular health and healthy cholesterol levels by inhibiting oxidative stress. In clinical studies, Ateronon has been shown to inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) by up to 90% after 8 weeks of daily use.
David Fitzmaurice, of Birmingham University says; “If this modified lycopene really does have an effect on blood vessels, then it could have a beneficial effect on virtually every inflammatory disease process, including things like arthritis or diabetes,”
Ateronon comes in a convenient months supply of 30 capsules at only £29.99. Get yours today!
Armed with a caravan, solar laptop and toothpaste made from washed-up cuttlefish bones, former economics student Mark Boyle decided to give up using cash.
His ideas and solutions touch on a common theme that many of our suppliers work towards, in particular, Rapanui; the degrees of separation between the consumer and the environment. When we buy stuff, it’s hard to know where stuff comes from, how it’s made or who made it. Mark focuses on the same problems, he just went down a different road to a solution: by taking money out of the mix. Along the way he’s found a load of other stuff changes when you reconnect the dots: More personal stuff; not just nature but communities, neighbours and friends.
Ecover, one of Ethical Superstore’s most successful cleaning products brands, has made the leap and secured certification of cruelty free practices by being awarded the Leaping Bunny stamp of approval by Cruelty-Free International.
Despite holding policies against animal cruelty, Ecover has, until now, been unable to meet the very stringent criteria, which ensures a company products don’t harm fluffy, cuddly, wriggly or otherwise non-human beasts.
We’ve teamed up with our super cool friends at Rapanui to give away a free pair or ultra eco, super soft and breathable socks made from a bamboo and organic cotton blend.
Wednesday, 19th September 2012 – Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Our Friends at Daisy Green Media and Events have partnered with Climate North East to host The Big Eco show – a large-scale event taking place on 19 September at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
North East England is the most dynamic and exciting entrepreneurial region in the UK, and undoubtedly is leading the way on identifying and exploiting the extensive opportunities that tackling and responding to climate change presents.
This large-scale event will bring together some of these fantastic businesses and showcase the wide range of activity taking place across the region celebrating our ambitious, diverse and thriving business community who are contributing to our growing low-carbon and climate resilient economy.
He may have got it wrong for the South coast’s 1987 Hurricane but he’s back supporting our favourite Eco T-Shirt suppliers Rapanui as they launch their new range.
Michael Fish MBE, the iconic British TV weatherman, has completed a B.A.S.E. jump from a London tower block to raise awareness of climate change.
Our friends over at Rapanui clothing have some fantastic news. In partnership with the University of Isle of Wight, they have developed something monumental. A product that will change the face of textiles for ever. Check out their press release…
With Cupid busier than ever, it can only mean one thing; the season of love is upon us. Yes, the 14th of February is almost here and amorè is on everyone’s minds.
To help long-term couples, those enjoying the first blossom of romance or those simply admiring from afar find their perfect gift, Ethical Superstore, the UK’s leading online retailer of inspired eco-friendly, Fair Trade, organic and UK-made products has compiled a list of Valentine’s Day gifts, which range from the traditional to the more creative.
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