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Hippyshopper's eco Christmas guide: gifts, food and decorations

e.edvardsen — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:19:00 GMT

We're already half way through November and it's not a minute too soon to start getting prepared for your eco Christmas. After all for environmentally minded folks there is nothing worse than having the festivities surprise you so that you've...

Battersea dogs to stand honour for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's annual Collars & Coats Gala Ball as celebrities show their support

e.edvardsen — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:21:00 GMT

Tonight on Remembrance Day, 11 November, British celebrities like Peter Andre, Martine McCutcheon, Ester Rantzen, and Nicky Clarke will show their support for our furry friends

Green Xmas present? Recyclable cardboard radio from Monsterstuff

shinychris — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:52:00 GMT

By Greg Collins There comes a time when we all go shopping for a new sound system or radio. It's a bit of an overwhelming experience sometimes isn't it? There are literally thousands of choices from hundreds of different...

Hippyshopper Christmas present - Recyclable cardboard radio

shinychris — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:52:00 GMT

By Greg Collins There comes a time when we all go shopping for a new sound system or radio, its a bit of an overwhelming experience sometimes isn't it? There are literally thousands of choices from hundreds of different...

SUSTAINATION: The new online service for local food businesses to talk and trade in a more sustainable way

e.edvardsen — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT

If you run a small food business or know someone who does jot down this name somewhere: SUSTAINATION

SUSTAINATION: The new online service for local food businesses to talk and trade together in a more sustainable way

e.edvardsen — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT

If you run a small food business or know someone who does jot down this name somewhere: SUSTAINATION. "The world's food system is struggling to feed 7bn people, yet it needs to feed at least 9bn for the next few...

Can a personal eco-concierge make it easier to go green?

e.edvardsen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:23:00 GMT

I came across an article in the New York Times last weekend about a rising trend stateside: the personal environmental concierge. These are people that will "run your errands by bicycle, recommend a spa for vegan manicures or buy organic...

Has Britain's high street got too many charity shops?

e.edvardsen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:07:00 GMT

We love charity shops at Hippyshopper. Not only are they great for updating your wardrobe in an inexpensive and sustainable way (recycling unwanted clothes and items all around), uncovering some great vintage finds, and taking your unwanted clothes off your...

Eco fashion focus: Lu Flux

e.edvardsen — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:05:00 GMT

I love the playfulness and British eccentricity of Lu Flux's designs. A myriad of colours and a couple of pineapples, the A Lu Ha Spring Summer 2012 collection has definitely been inspired by the island of Hawaii (the name gives...

Update your vintage winter wardrobe: Get 25% off at ethical fashion store Ms Wanda's Wardrobe

e.edvardsen — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:55:00 GMT

I love discovering new places to get my eco fashion fix. And to help you discover them too, Hippyshopper has teamed up with online ethical fashion store Ms Wanda's Wardrobe to give you an exclusive discount of 25% off...

Green graffiti - It's all in the mossage

e.edvardsen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:16:00 GMT

We've previously written about 'reverse graffiti' and 'living billboards', and we're familiar with 'guerilla gardening' and 'knit graffiti' but have you heard of moss graffiti? The latest in street art projects aiming to enrich derelict urban spaces is cleverly named...

Pukka launches Ayurveda skincare collection

e.edvardsen — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:50:00 GMT

You might have read my first experience with Ayurveda previously, the ancient Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing which advocates skin detoxification and nutrient replenishment known to improve external vitality and radiance. Now the people behind Pukka teas have...

UK coffee chains urged to make takeaway cup recycling easier

e.edvardsen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:16:00 GMT

Coffee is a big global business and many - myself included -are practically addicted to it. Unfortunately the high consumption of takeaway coffee leads to more landfill as UK coffee shops are failing to make it easy for java addicts...

Stella McCartney to launch eco-friendly sunglasses

e.edvardsen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:54:00 GMT

British designer and environmentalist Stella McCartney - the daughter of Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney who recently got married - is a vegetarian and refuses to use leather or fur in her creations, so it comes as no surprise that...

Government outlines plans to tackle rising energy bills - four tips on how to cut costs this winter

e.edvardsen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:35:00 GMT

With predictions of Arctic winter conditions looming, Britons will not be happy with the news that energy costs won't get slashed just yet - and may continue to increase in the future. Prices are set to continue to rise because...

Five tips to have a green Halloween

e.edvardsen — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:21:00 GMT

Don't you dare to dust away those cobwebs - Halloween is almost here! At the end of the month it's time for trick-or-treating, scary costumes and sweets, lots and lots of sweets. A big business in America, this 'holiday' is...

Bisque: stylish radiators with an eco edge

e.edvardsen — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:08:00 GMT

With tales of cold Arctic winds possibly hitting the British Isles in the next few weeks and winter just around the corner, you're probably considering how to keep your house warm over the coming months. Making sure your place...

Help reduce waste with recycled glass from ByNature

shinychris — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:48:00 GMT

Currently, about 3.6 million tonnes of glass is used in the UK every year and over 1 million tonnes goes to landfill.Yet glass is the perfect material for recycling as it can be recycled indefinitely. The energy saved from...

Share your journey using BlablaCar for chance to win £500 cash

shinychris — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:03:00 GMT

With over 1.5 million members already sharing more than six million trips per year in Europe (France, Spain and more recently the UK), BlablaCar has created a fast growing community that connects drivers who have empty seats with people looking for a lift. ...

Raise a glass for charity this Remembrance Sunday

e.edvardsen — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:04:00 GMT

Remembrance Sunday is a day set aside to remember the service men and women who have given their lives in pursuit for peace and freedom. This year Remembrance Sunday - the day when poppies can be seen everywhere - falls...

Boost your energy levels the natural way with Scheckter's OrganicEnergy

e.edvardsen — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:11:00 GMT

If you regularly reach for that trusted cup of coffee to get your energy levels up during the day - or perhaps a nasty sugary energy drink which tastes as synthetic as it probably is - then you'll like this...

Sienna Miller joins Paul McCartney in supporting BUAV No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end testing on animals

e.edvardsen — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:52:00 GMT

Stage and screen star Sienna Miller has joined the increasing list of high profile celebrities supporting the BUAV No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for toiletries and cosmetics sold in the EU. The UK and EU have already...

Avoid high energy bills with HomeSun solar panels

shinychris — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:16:00 GMT

Fed up of spending so much of your hard earned on fuel bills? Once a year, the six big energy companies usually increase their prices. However, so far this year prices have been increased not once but twice

Organic month: food & drink

e.edvardsen — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:23:00 GMT

It's almost the end of Organic Month, but we can't leave it behind without looking at what food and drink products are available. Beauty as they say come from within, so it is important that what you eat and drink...

How Do Hybrid Cars Work?

shinychris — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:28:00 GMT

With a number of recent developments propelling hybrid cars into the forefront of public attention, people are beginning to consider updating their existing vehicles to more eco-friendly models. But how exactly do hybrid cars work?