Book of Green News

Bringing that crisp, hotel bed linen into your own home

Sue — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:42:29 +0000

How many of us have treated ourselves to a special 4 or 5 star weekend at a country house hotel or 'top-notch' B&B and come away wanting to recreate that experience at home? Sliding between high quality, impeccably laundered, organic sheets after a busy day of sightseeing

6th-12th September – Third national “Zero Waste Week”.

Sue — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:27:54 +0000

National Zero Waste Week takes place week beginning 6th September 2010. This year’s theme is ‘Cooking for Victory’ in response to WRAPS “household Food and Drink Waste in the UK” report. The report shows we throw away 8.3 million tonnes of food and drink every year.

Softbots now stock locally made Lavender Oil

Sue — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:11:36 +0000

Softbots are very excited to tell you about the Lavender Oil they now stock. 'Our oil is pure Kentish Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) grown and distilled at Castle Farm, Shoreham, Kent just down the road from us.' says Sabina from Softbots.

Violet’s Magic Laundry Powder

Sue — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:30:29 +0000

We are delighted to announce our latest development after intensive trials - a new eco laundry powder - Violet’s Magic Laundry Powder – all natural ingredients and Vegan certified. Developed in response to increasing concerns about optical brighteners and detergent overload

ecomodo equips you to make a difference & do extra bit for 10:10:10

Sue — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:41:21 +0000

With just over five weeks to go until 10:10:10 - the biggest global celebration of positive action and all around the UK people are busy planning how they will mark this "global day of doing". The aim is to do something, however big or small, to reduce carbon emissions and to support these activities

Organic farm in a typically Spanish hamlet

Sue — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:24:16 +0000

Finca Colina de Los Almendros in Malaga, Spain is a organic farm in a typically Spanish hamlet and listed on Organic Places to Stay. It nestles in a typically Spanish hamlet on a hillside surrounded by almond and olive trees, only forty minutes drive from Malaga airport.

Visit The Big Swish on the 30th September at Amika, Kensington

Sue — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:32:39 +0000

The Big Swish and stylist Lupe Castro invites you to the Big Swish, clothes swapping party on the 30th September at Amika, one of London’s hottest venues in Kensington. Bag yourself some new clothes and accessories and enjoy complementary make-overs and free trial offers

Meals at Aravan Evi Restaurant are from our ecological garden

Sue — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:12:32 +0000

Aravan Evi Boutique Hotel, Nevsehir, Cappadocia, Turkey is a European entry in Organic Places to Stay. The Boutique Hotel had B&B from €65 per room per night, with organically produced food is used in the hotel kitchen

London & Brighton’s free quarterly mag now has online shop

Sue — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:41:56 +0000

Not content with just a magazine, the team at EggMag are in the process of creating a range of merchandise. Over the next few months, more items will be added, the majority with 4% of their sales profits going to charity (which one is still TBC).

Holiday accommodation within walking distance of Offa’s Dyke

Sue — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:29:56 +0000

Holt Wain House in Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford sleeps 4, at £413-£693 per week, with short breaks available. Opposite and across from Holt Stable, Holt Wain House has been expertly converted from the old cart shed. All the accommodation is on the ground floor