If you're planning a wedding & if you're interested ethical or eco matters, then the 2 best uk websites to take a look at are www.ethicalweddings.com and www.greenunion.co.uk
Others with a focus on North America include www.greatgreenwedding.com and www.blueplanetwedding.com
And there's also a growing number of great books on the subject, both in the UK & North America. For an overview, take a look at: http://ethicalweddings.com/blog/green-wedding-guides
If I've missed anyting out either online or in print, then please let me know.
Friday, 27 February 2009
Thursday, 26 February 2009
The Age of Stupid
Your invitation to the premier of a new film: http://www.ageofstupid.net/news/peoples_premiere
The Age of Stupid stars Pete Postlethwaite as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?
According to a review in the Guardian it's "the first successful dramatisation of climate change to hit the big screen"
Let me know what you think.
The Age of Stupid stars Pete Postlethwaite as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?
According to a review in the Guardian it's "the first successful dramatisation of climate change to hit the big screen"
Let me know what you think.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Bargains & Money-off Vouchers Fairtrade style
Make great savings at top ethical retailers by using a discount voucher to save on fair trade fashion, food and home essentials:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/4799340/Discount-voucher-codes-for-Fairtrade.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/4799340/Discount-voucher-codes-for-Fairtrade.html
Monday, 23 February 2009
Free Fairtrade Chocolate from Divine
Get yourself a free bar of tasty Divine chocolate in return for filling out a short online questionnaire before 8 March...
http://surveys.verticalresponse.com/a/show/184455/fd8e3ad98f/0
http://surveys.verticalresponse.com/a/show/184455/fd8e3ad98f/0
Saturday, 21 February 2009
2 for 1 tickets to Eco Wedding & Home Show
Enjoy 2 for 1 tickets to the Ecochic Wedding & Home Show on 8 March.
Just quote 'ECWHS evite09' online at http://www.ecochicweddingandhomeshow.co.uk/ Or call 0121 454 1860
Just quote 'ECWHS evite09' online at http://www.ecochicweddingandhomeshow.co.uk/ Or call 0121 454 1860
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Recession = Fewer Weddings!
The number of marriages is apparently closely tied to the fortunes of the economy. So, whilst weddings are already at a 100 year low, they are set to fall further in 2009. From The Times:
However, although the average cost of a weddings is now £20k, there are also a thousand ways to avoid spending such a fortune when you say ‘I do’...Married couples are in a minority for the first time since records began as fewer people choose to tie the knot, new figures indicate.
They showed that couples are less likely to get married now than ever before, with the number of weddings at a 100-year low. The marriage rate, a more accurate guide to the long-term trend, also fell sharply to a record low in 2007
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
The world’s first Fairtrade Olive Oil
“The olive trees root and anchor us in our land, provide a sense of belonging, home and hope, investing in olive oil is investing in our future.” - Abu Suleiman (farmer)
Discover more here about the world's first Fairtrade Olive Oil, made from Palestinian olives.
Discover more here about the world's first Fairtrade Olive Oil, made from Palestinian olives.
Monday, 16 February 2009
It's Not Easy...
This Wednesday, switch the telly onto 'It's Not Easy Being Green' (BBC2 8pm). The team follow the lovely Jo & Martin in their attempts to have an eco-friendly wedding. Jo considered Oxfam Bridal for her wedding dress and they had their gift list with Fairgift. Will the programme include their less eco-chic choice of honeymoon destination I wonder?!
Saturday, 14 February 2009
The Fairgift team have an exciting few weeks ahead....
Come see us at the National Wedding Shows in Olympia (20-22 Feb) or NEC (13-15 March).
Or if you're anywhere near London on 7 March, then why not come along to the Ealing Fairtrade Fair from 11am to 5pm. It's free to attend, includes a funky Fairtrade fashion show and a mountain of bananas. Oxfam, Traidcraft & others will be there and Fairgift will be showcasing some new products as well as offering a few bargains from last year's range.
Come see us at the National Wedding Shows in Olympia (20-22 Feb) or NEC (13-15 March).
Or if you're anywhere near London on 7 March, then why not come along to the Ealing Fairtrade Fair from 11am to 5pm. It's free to attend, includes a funky Fairtrade fashion show and a mountain of bananas. Oxfam, Traidcraft & others will be there and Fairgift will be showcasing some new products as well as offering a few bargains from last year's range.
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Win Tickets to See Wayne Hemmingway
Fairtrade Fortnight starts on 23 February and our friends at Cafédirect, the UK’s largest 100% Fairtrade hot drinks company, are staging the first ever 'TasteFair'. That's nine days of exciting eco-lifestyle events at Whole Foods Market in Kensington High Street, London.
TasteFair will run from 21st February to 1st March and will feature an impressive line-up of some of the UK’s best-known ‘eco’ celebrities and experts including Wayne Hemingway and Oliver Heath. There will also be food tastings, music evenings, story time readings, coffee classes and a specially created photographic exhibition tracing the incredible journey of coffee. The full programme of events is available at www.tastefair.co.uk
One of the highlights is the daily ‘seed to cup’ sessions for coffee lovers and novices alike to learn about the coffee-making process, providing a unique opportunity to hand-roast and taste coffee beans under the expert supervision of Amen Mtui, coffee cupper from the KNCU coffee co-operative in Tanzania
Fairgift is offering a free pair of tickets to the Wayne Hemmingway evening or, if you can't make it to the event, a Kilimanjaro Gift Pack of fresh coffee & a lovely cafétiere. To be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question: Amen Mtui from KNCU will lead seed to cup sessions at TasteFair. In which country is KNCU located?
Email your answer to competition@cafedirect.co.uk before midday on 16 February 2009 with 'TasteFair competition' in the subject line. Winners will be chosen at random. You can read the terms and conditions here:
TasteFair will run from 21st February to 1st March and will feature an impressive line-up of some of the UK’s best-known ‘eco’ celebrities and experts including Wayne Hemingway and Oliver Heath. There will also be food tastings, music evenings, story time readings, coffee classes and a specially created photographic exhibition tracing the incredible journey of coffee. The full programme of events is available at www.tastefair.co.uk
One of the highlights is the daily ‘seed to cup’ sessions for coffee lovers and novices alike to learn about the coffee-making process, providing a unique opportunity to hand-roast and taste coffee beans under the expert supervision of Amen Mtui, coffee cupper from the KNCU coffee co-operative in Tanzania
Fairgift is offering a free pair of tickets to the Wayne Hemmingway evening or, if you can't make it to the event, a Kilimanjaro Gift Pack of fresh coffee & a lovely cafétiere. To be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question: Amen Mtui from KNCU will lead seed to cup sessions at TasteFair. In which country is KNCU located?
Email your answer to competition@cafedirect.co.uk before midday on 16 February 2009 with 'TasteFair competition' in the subject line. Winners will be chosen at random. You can read the terms and conditions here:
Vote with Colin Firth
Choose your favourite ethical retailer, campaigner or politician, or enter yourself in the ethical garden, conservation, big idea, ethical kids, business or fashion categories.
The Observer Ethical Awards highlight the individuals and companies that have gone the extra green mile here in the UK.
Colin Firth, Ken Livingstone, Jo Wood and Deborah Meaden are just some of the judges confirmed for the Observer Ethical Awards 2009.
The Observer Ethical Awards highlight the individuals and companies that have gone the extra green mile here in the UK.
Colin Firth, Ken Livingstone, Jo Wood and Deborah Meaden are just some of the judges confirmed for the Observer Ethical Awards 2009.
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Are you getting married before May'09 or do you someone who is?
We've just been forwarded this message...
"Channel 4 are making a unique observational documentary about weddings in the UK for the prestigious Cutting Edge series and we are looking for a huge cross section of couples to get in touch!
From traditional weddings to jetting off to Vegas or planning the alternative ceremony of the year, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re the lucky bride or groom, or you know someone who is getting married, get in touch now. By contacting us, you are not committing to being filmed, we are keen to speak to anybody for research.
Call Angela on 020 7749 3112 or email myweddingday@monkeykingdom.com"
"Channel 4 are making a unique observational documentary about weddings in the UK for the prestigious Cutting Edge series and we are looking for a huge cross section of couples to get in touch!
From traditional weddings to jetting off to Vegas or planning the alternative ceremony of the year, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re the lucky bride or groom, or you know someone who is getting married, get in touch now. By contacting us, you are not committing to being filmed, we are keen to speak to anybody for research.
Call Angela on 020 7749 3112 or email myweddingday@monkeykingdom.com"
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Wayne Hemingway & Eco Design
Wayne Hemingway discusses the future of the design industry in these testing times.
How does environmental design respond to the current economic landscape – is it possible to achieve ‘eco design’ on a budget?
For this & other interesting events in London during Fairtrade Fortnight (starting 21st Feb), check out http://www.tastefair.co.uk/
How does environmental design respond to the current economic landscape – is it possible to achieve ‘eco design’ on a budget?
For this & other interesting events in London during Fairtrade Fortnight (starting 21st Feb), check out http://www.tastefair.co.uk/
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Ethical Wedding & Home Show
The first ever Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show will take place in Birmingham on Sunday 8 March 2009.
Couples in search of inspiration for forthcoming nuptials can plan their "ethical wedding" and find out more at: 2009 Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show.
Couples in search of inspiration for forthcoming nuptials can plan their "ethical wedding" and find out more at: 2009 Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show.
Friday, 6 February 2009
From Bling to Green Tip #5: Be a Local Yokle
Thinking about location of your venue & suppliers is one of the biggest & best ways to be eco & ethical in your choices.
Companies like County Marquees supply the most amazing opportunities for couples to have a reception at home, and yet in amazing style - together with the flexibility to start & finish when you like. Asking local caterers and other local suppliers is a great way to make a wedding unique and special to you.
So if you're West Country, how about a toast with cider rather than traditional champers? Or serve your drinks in the handmade, recycled Bolivian glasses from Fairgift – and you even get to keep them for yourself to use after the wedding.
Companies like County Marquees supply the most amazing opportunities for couples to have a reception at home, and yet in amazing style - together with the flexibility to start & finish when you like. Asking local caterers and other local suppliers is a great way to make a wedding unique and special to you.
So if you're West Country, how about a toast with cider rather than traditional champers? Or serve your drinks in the handmade, recycled Bolivian glasses from Fairgift – and you even get to keep them for yourself to use after the wedding.
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
From Bling to Green Tip #4: Go Alternative
If you're a surf dude at heart, then why not look into a beach wedding and/or reception. Or if you want a traditional wedding but don't know where to start then take a look at http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/
If green or global issues are important to you, then choose an Eco-friendly, Fair Trade wedding list rather than the usual High Street stores. It’s a great way to support marginalised communities around the world whilst also enjoy hundreds of beautiful & original gifts.
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