EcoVillage Update – Success at Construction Expo, booking for The Listed Property Show and a quick look at next year…….

The EcoVillage area of the Listed Property Show aims to demonstrate products and services suitable for listed properties and bring information from our specialist exhibitors about how to increase efficiency and reduce carbon in listed properties. The EcoVillage hopes to help owners of listed properties conserve their buildings for the future by making them sustainable and therefore allowing them to continue being homes and not museums.

Space rate is £240 per sq m for shell scheme excluding light and power.

Why exhibit in the EcoVillage?
The EcoVillage is an event platform that specifically supports green products and services. Exhibiting with us reinforces your green credentials, as well as giving you specific support in the run up to the event.  The EcoVillage team looks after all of its exhibitors, making sure you get the most out of the event.  We always attend the event, and are on hand to make sure the area is run smoothly for you.

In addition to event coverage you also get

• Listing and weblink on The EcoVillage website
• Any news releases or updates from your company featured online and in our newsletters
• Updates from you featured on Twitter and Facebook
• Extensive online publicity for The Ecovillage event in listings and appropriate event guides
• Discounted products and services that we are able to offer our exhibitors
• Multiple booking discounts if you attend more than one of our events
• Free review of your exhibition stand on the day of the event to help you for future events
• EcoVillage marketing and publicity for all of our events
  

We are taking exhibitor bookings now, so if you would like any information please email Amanda amanda@theecovillage.co.uk

If sustainable construction isn’t for you, then watch this space – we will shortly be sending information on:



The EcoVillage @ Kent County Show 2010 and

The EcoVillage @ South of England (Ardingly) Show 2010

To encourage you to book early (which means we can spend time ensuring The EcoVillage is a success for everyone) we will be offering a 5% early booking discount for all bookings paid for by 11th December 2009.

If you are interested and would like to see an advance layout plan for any of our 2010 events then do email us

Thanks!
From Vicky, Amanda and everyone at The EcoVillage

LATEST NEWS ON WWW.THEECOVILLAGE.CO.UK

Eco Print of Salisbury has won a Highly Commended Award for Green Media, Marketing and Communications in the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Green Business Awards.

Not only is Eco Print a ‘green’ company in itself, but it facilitates the reduction of waste and energy usage within its clients’ businesses by providing 100% eco-friendly printing. By using recycled papers, Eco Print helps reduce the energy that is required to pulp virgin fibre. The use of biodegradable vegetable inks means that there is no chemical residue left after Eco Print materials are disposed of. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust was impressed by Eco Print’s demonstation of effort in reusing materials that are routinely discarded such as their range of exotic papers made from rhino poo, elephant poo, straw, beer barrel dregs and bank notes to name a few.

NOT TOO SCAREY! LOVE ECO's Tooli Lights make the perfect eco-friendly companion for little ones this Halloween 

These cute new Tooli Lights make great bedside lights to ward off the dark and aid those night time trips to the loo, ensuring your little ones don't go bump in the night this Halloween.  And, with a massive 20% off in the run up to Halloween, the price is less scarey too!

PLUS! FREE NEXT DAY COURIER SERVICE

For your peace of mind, Love Eco is sending all Tooli orders via a next day courier service at no extra cost to you.

http://www.love-eco.co.uk/

Sami Onsies are oh so cute featuring Panda Snacks print and contrast trim.  Made from a viscose from organically grown bamboo that is blended with organic cotton for comfort and durability, Sami Baby ecoKashmere Collections make a very unique and special gift.  Bottom snaps allow for quick changes. Also in Petal Pink.  Pair with Snappy Pant in pink or tan to keep cozy!

Sami Lap Tee sports a graphic print we call Counting Sheep or the Panda print pictured above. Pamper baby's sensitive skin in this comfortable pull on top made from our lovebunny soft organic cotton and bamboo blend. 

To highlight a young soul's playful nature, Tomte Stripe Lap Tees come in yellow and blue, or pink and blue, too!

Only the best for our little ones, gifts from Sami Baby are gifts that give twice, once for baby and twice for Mother Earth! Save 20% with coupon 'Sami20' on sweet things for baby and mommy too!

The Story of Sami

The Indalo rainbow warrior symbol is used as a good luck charm or talisman. It originates from paintings that were found on the walls of ancient Neolithic caves in Almeria, southern Spain, in the middle of the last Century and which date back over 4,500 years. It is the figure of a man holding a rainbow in outstretched arms - not dissimilar to other such paintings found around the world, which are also referred to as rainbow warriors - and especially in the prophecies of the native American Indian tribes such as the Sioux, the Hopi and the Cree, who predict that "Warriors of the Rainbow" will save the world from environmental destruction. It was from here that Greenpeace coined the original name.

The new vessel, Rainbow Warrior 3, is being built by the Fassmer shipbuilding company in Bremen, Germany, and will be the first purpose-built ship to enter the Greenpeace fleet. It will replace the aged Rainbow Warrior 2 which has been involved in environmental campaigning around the world for over 20 years.

Indalo Art is located near the Indalo caves in Almeria, Andalucia, which were declared a National Historical Monument in 1924 - and are now a site of UNESCO World Heritage. Natural pebble jewellery appeals especially to people who are interested in holistic and ethical lifestyles, and Indalo Art's eco-friendly philosophy is of particular interest to environmentally-conscious people. Examples of the new Rainbow Warrior design (as well as other designs) can be found at http://www.indaloart.com/.

"Leading from within living systems"

A facilitated and highly experiential event exploration of what our emerging understanding of living systems tells us about leadership.  We are really pleased to have contributions from:

• Tim Macartney, Founder of Embercombe and author of "Finding Earth Finding Soul", and
• Wendy Stephenson, CEO at The Converging World and The Third Floor

Further details: http://www.asp-online.org/events/leadership/overview.pdf

This event will be of value to anyone involved in working towards a more sustainable future, whether or not you have a formal leadership role and want to develop your own leadership, or working to increase leadership capacity within your organisation.

Working with Steve to develop this event has been very inspiring and a lot of fun - so we are really looking forward to a special event, very different from any event we have produced to date.

To reserve you place register here: http://tinyurl.com/ylyfuum

The Green Awards recognise excellence in 16 categories from Best Green International Campaign open to global entrants to Best Green Campaigner for individuals and small groups championing sustainability. Four Corners is competing for the award in the category Best Direct Mail with their Responsible Print mailer which highlights measurable environmental benefits for any print job - giving peace of mind to both brands and consumers.

"The Responsible Print scheme focuses primarily on environmental benefits achieved by print buyers and brands making a positive choice and producing marketing material in a sustainable way. Often print buyers who opt for FSC paper or insist on vegetable based inks think they have done enough, but Responsible Print looks at the bigger picture and takes the whole supply chain into account. This is particularly relevant to ethical and environmental organisations who wish to promote their products and services without harming the environment, in line with their ethical commitments." says Lena Johansson of Four Corners Print. She also says "We are  delighted to have been shortlisted for such a high profile award and are thrilled to receive this kind of recognition for our work."

Designed to raise awareness of Green issues, and boost the role of marketing in influencing and informing consumer behaviour, the Green Awards provide a high-profile platform for companies and individuals to showcase their positive commitments to the planet. With support from a range of influential supporting partners including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and an eminent panel of expert judges, the awards showcase how sustainability can be represented through creativity.

"In a world of imploding certainties and deepest doom and gloom, we need more than ever to be celebrating the work of those who are already building that better, more sustainable world that is emerging from the chaos - and that's exactly what the Green Awards are all about".
Jonathon Porritt 
Programme Director of Forum for the Future, former Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development and keynote speaker at the award ceremony.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in central London on the 18^th November. More details, visit http://www.greenawards.co.uk/ or contact Ian Patton on 020 7939 3958

For more information on Four Corners and Responsible Print, go to http://www.fourcornersprint.co.uk/ and http://www.responsibleprint.info/

10% off all orders placed before 9th November

Use promotion code NFT10 when checking out online

Brand new in the UK this Christmas, these Nordmann Fir Christmas trees have been grown from seeds ethically sourced in Georgia.

Until now, Georgian cone pickers have all worked in dangerous conditions to source seeds for our festive trees and have been paid very little for their efforts.

But now you can help change all that by buying a beautiful Fair Tree.

Fairwind is proud to be first importer and distributor of Fair Trees in the UK, with celebrity support from Katie Melua.

You can only get these trees through Fairwind.

So order your real fair trade Christmas tree now for delivery in the week beginning 7th December.

The first 50 people to order a tree will receive a free silk star tree decoration.

Katie Melua:

"I am absolutely thrilled that fair trade has reached the poor cone pickers of Georgia. Fair Trees® is a wonderful project that helps improve the lives of many people in remote areas of Georgia, the country where I was born. I urge anyone who loves a real Christmas tree to buy a fair trade one this year."

Tinatin Machahkalaze, 28, teacher in Tlugi, Georgia:

"When I first started, there were no doors in the building... it was hard to get the classrooms warm enough. We are very happy that Fair Trees® could provide doors in our school, as one step in providing decent schooling to the children. I myself have a 2 year-old boy who is going to attend this school. I'm particularly pleased that Fair Trade is providing health insurance for both my child and all the other children in this region."

So What’s New?

New Cash Back Offer - First… and best!  MoreEco is now offering members CASH BACK!!
After thinking long and hard during the current economic climate, we decided we needed to give you more incentive to shop, whilst at the same time helping you to save money on your shopping. We’ve scrapped the ’shopping for points’ system replacing it with the much more favourable ‘cash back’.

It’s simple… for every purchase you make, you earn cash back!

New Search Engine
We have created an all important search engine where you can now search for specific brands or products.  t’s a minefield creating a search engine, so this is an ongoing development which will improve daily as we add more and more key words to the list.

Eco Trend Spotter
This is one of our favourite new sections. We are constantly searching for new eco on trend products, which we will in turn publish on our site, making it a great section to visit for inspirational gift ideas or simply treats for yourself.

Revised Latest Offers
This section has been improved 100%!  It’s now much easier to view and search our latest offers by type, shop and date. Hopefully these change will make it much easier for you to take advantage of the fantastic offers we receive. You can also follow these by RSS.

Shop By Brand
To make your shopping a bit easier, you can now shop by eco brands. ll you have to do is click on the brand logo, like Ecover or Lavera and see which MoreEco shops stock that particular brand. We have also included detailed overviews on our favourite brands.

New Shop Categories
We have now included the following new categories for you. They are Top 10, MoreEco Favourites, Top Eco Brands, Eco Chic and Mobile Phone Recycling.

We hope that you enjoy the new site!!

• Information and reviews on the latest eco, organic, green products becoming available at MoreEco Shops.
• Eco Shopping Buying Guides
• Latest Eco Fashion tips and ideas

If you have a great eco gadget, organic food, or ethical fashion item you wish the Eco Trend Spotter team to talk about, then please send an e-mail to ecoproductreview@moreeco.com or post the item to;

Eco Trend Spotter c/o Sorven Media Ltd

Farncombe House

Broadway Worcs

WR12 7LJ

All product reviews will have;

• A listing on the Eco Trend Spotter and on www.ecotrendspotter.co.uk
• A listing on MoreEco home page
• A dedicated product landing page created detailing which MoreEco shops sell the item. (example)
• A feature on the MoreEco Newsletter

At The Lucy Rose Organic Beauty Boutique

Vegans can celebrate World Vegan Day on the 1 November 2009 with a free vegan-friendly travel hand cream and an exclusive 10% discount off the beautiful collection of natural and organic cosmetic products at The Lucy Rose Organic Beauty Boutique, http://www.lucyrose.biz/.  The boutique has a new section dedicated to the vegan lifestyle, where you can rest assured that any of the gorgeous ranges and respected brand names on sale have been either accredited by The Vegan Society, or are vegan-friendly and totally natural and organic.

This sophisticated new on-line organic beauty boutique houses a desirable selection of the best organic skincare and cosmetic products so that you can be confident of glowing, healthy skin which is not troubled by any chemical nasties.  At the same time, the vegan section will guarantee that the products, or their ingredients, have not at any stage been tested on animals.  

The new section is growing fast, but you can expect to find:

• THE PUREST SKIN CARE: The Natural Elements rangeis a professional certifiedorganic skin care range which is produced in the UKand is Vegan and Vegetarian Society approved. Thiscollection has unique products specifically fordry, oily or combination skin, as well as anti-ageing solutions and eye care. It is renowned for its effectivenessresulting in beingvoted 'The World's Most Natural Effective Skin Care' by Today's Therapist. The new 100% botanical range from Dr Wendy's has been created by a vegan, for vegans, and uses the purest natural and organic ingredients sourced from the land that is 100% in touch with nature - New Zealand.
• FASHION FORWARD MAKEUP: Lavera Trend is a naturalvegan-friendly make uprange for all skin types, even those with sensitive or hyper-allergenic skin, which offers co-ordinated natural colours and an extensive suite of products. Inika mineral make up promises great application and a beautiful finish, and has a loyal following among vegans.
• THE BODY BEAUTIFUL:  Green People has an extensive range of natural and organic treatments for the whole body, which are Vegan Society, Soil Association and Organic Food Federation approved.   Or try the reinvigorating body collection from Essentially Yours which blends essential oils to create bathing and hair products which are set to stimulate all the senses.
• LET YOUR HAIR DOWN: You won't have to with the extensive vegan-friendly  collection from Essentially Yours.
• NAIL IT: Spoil your hands with SpaRitual hand and nail care, and finish off with a formaldehyde-free polish from Zoya.

Lucy Rose provides an inspiring on-line experience for vegans who genuinely care about good quality natural ingredients, what they put on their bodies, where it comes from and how it has been produced.  Postage and packing is free on all UK orders received, regardless of the size, with most deliveries arriving within 1-2 days. 

To claim your exclusive World Vegan Day discount, use code VEGAN at the http://www.lucyrose.biz/ checkout.  Offer eligible until 30 November 2009.

EVOLVE - We have recently launched a brand new range of Eco Smart beauty products by Evole Beauty which are brand new to market this October and have had an excellent write up in a number of glossy magazines including Vogue.

The price start from £7.99 and products are based on organic superfoods including the goji berry and moringa!

BENTLEY ORGANIC - We have also just launched the long time popular, soil association certified range of baby and bodycare products fromBentley Organics which is already proving a hit.

Prices start from just £2.95!

SPECIAL OFFERS

4 for the price of 3 on Avalon Organics Lavender Skin care range (cheapest item free)

Details of the Avalon Organics 4 for 3 are here

The current 3 for 2 offer across the Organic Surge range is proving a massive hit but must finish next week. 

Details of the Organic Surge 3 for 2 offer are here

Postal Strikes & Shipping

With the impending postal strikes we have reduced our courier/Parcel Force rates to get as many orders shipped by Parcel Force as possible which are unaffected by the strike.

We have also reduced our free shipping threshold to £40 so all orders of £40 will ship free.  This will go back to £50 after the strike and back log is cleared so is a limited offer only. All orders of £40 will automatically ship by Parcel Force so will be unaffected by strike.

We have also increased our returns policy from 30 days to 60 days to maximise peace of mind in the run up to Christmas as people buy gifts.

EcoChic is a business built on ethical values. We are passionate about people and our planet and want to do our bit to eradicate exploitation and enviromental damage in the fashion industry and beyond. We live, breath and sleep sustainability and are eager to spread the word and warmth of ethical business.

We know that business does not have to be ruthless and benefit only the lucky few. We know there are many out there, who like us, prefer a business model that can be successful in creating social change as well as making profit. Yet, we also know there are many ethical business's who at times, can struggle with the task of creating and promoting their identity.

Don't get lost in the haystack! Each and everyone of us has such an individual and inspiring story to share and as a small business ourselves, we understand how challenging it can be to get your story to the right audience. That is why we have developed bite-size PR, an exciting new concept dreamed up especially for you. Be enabled; let EcoChic Magazine facilitate the growth and awareness of your brand.

Let us collaborate and achieve greater things together....

We'll pick up your passion, perseverance and drive, put it in a pot and cook up a tasty feature that tells our readers who you are, what you do and why you do it. Then we'll pop it in a compostable cup and e-courier it over to our lovely network of press contacts so they can get a flavour of what you're about too! Or if you're craving something a little different, how about a carefully crafted competition, an in-depth Q & A or a rundown of your star products?

Just tell us what you want and we will write it, leaving you more precious time to work with your suppliers and partners to develop great ethical products and services!

Each feature includes up to 500 words, two images, a web-link back to your site, at least a week on the EcoChic Magazine homepage and a permanent feature in one Section exclusive on EcoChic Magazine and the option of appearing on Ethical Weddings.com. (If relevant).

Articles will be written by either Katie Fewings, Writer & Director Ethical Weddings.com & Deborah Miarkowska, Editor & Founder of EcoChic Collection & Magazine and Kate Griffiths, EcoChic PR & Communications.

Learn more about the Magazine's readership figures and current features to see what you could be part of.

This bite-size PR package is of course a bite-size price of just £175.00, so why wait? Let us start using our experience and knowledge to support and develop your communications.

Read more here.

Add your travel tip for the chance to win a signed print from award winning wildlife photographer Andy Rouse

Tourism Western Australia and responsibletravel.com are creating an insider's guide to Western Australia (WA), including the best sustainable tours and places to stay and travel secrets from locals. As part of this we are searching for the best travel tips and photos from anyone who has travelled in Western Australia to be part of this online guide.

The best tip or photo will win a place in the guide and a signed print of their choice from world renowned wildlife photographer Andy Rouse, who had his first taste of Western Australia earlier this year. His tips on visiting Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef will also be part of the guide. The runner up will win a signed copy of Andy's Living Landscapes book.

Western Australia might be Australia's largest state, taking up almost a third of the country, but in many ways it is also the most undiscovered. Geographers are still mapping islands off the northwest coast; scientists are still discovering new species of flora and fauna and traditionally tourists headed east. This means its 12,500km of pearly-white coastline, rugged outback and lush forests teaming with rare wildlife are unspoilt and travellers can often experience the extraordinary scenery all to themselves.

The insider's guide, which will launch on 9th November, highlights the best natural and cultural experiences in Western Australia, from camping in national parks and swimming with turtles at Ningaloo Reef to learning more about the aboriginal heritage which surrounds the ochre and black stripped domes of the Bungle Bungles. It goes beyond a normal guide with video and podcasts featuring insider tips from locals on where to go and what to do.

All accommodation and tours featured are selected on the basis of a rigourous responsible travel policy and ability to offer a distinctive travel experience that benefits the local community, while sustaining the area's natural and cultural heritage.

Christie Lord, Tourism Western Australia's UK Marketing Manager added: "Tourists increasingly want more authentic and locally distinctive holiday experiences. We want to bring together insider knowledge from locals with advice from other travellers to help tourists to discover Western Australia's best experiences. Whether it's the best snorkeling spot on Ningaloo Reef or an amazing local restaurant, it's about having an unforgettable experience which also benefits local communities and supports conservation."

To enter, got to the competition page on IKnowAGreatPlace.com, add your tips and insider knowledge or upload your favourite snaps. When choosing tags, make sure you include Western Australia competition under 'Select activities'. If you are not already a member, registering is free and easy. Closing date for competition is midnight on Friday 5th November 2009. Entries will be judged on originality and insight.

http://www.iknowagreatplace.com/ offers:

• Forums - find answers to your questions from travellers and locals
• Tips - swap ideas on great places to visit and great things to see and do
• Photos - upload albums and inspire others with great images of your travels
• Diaries - record your travel tales and stay connected with family and friends whilst on the road
• Travel companions - meet people to travel with on your next adventure

Saturday 31st October, 2.00-3.00pm Levenshulme Library, Cromwell Grove, Levenshulme, Manchester

FANCY A NEW WARDROBE FOR FREE? Update your wardrobe and beat the credit crunch! Bring along three clean, unwanted items of clothing, shoes or accessories and take away as many items as you like from AfSL's* first Levenshulme Swap Shop, absolutely free. A swap shop is a sustainable event which targets a consumer audience and is a simple way of reusing old clothes, which makes environmental and financial sense.

Clothes drop off 2.00-2.30pm, swapping begins 2.30-3.00pm, FREE if you have three items of clothing and £1 if you don't. Donations also welcome.

This project aims to reach people in the Levenshulme area, through events which local residents can become involved in and through providing information on sustainable issues. This includes understanding sustainability and how to make it workable for the individual and the community. For sustainability to be appealing to all, it needs to be accessible. The aim is to provide this link so everyone in the area can join in the fun.  

The Swap Shop is a collaboration between Action for Sustainable Living and Manchester City Council, with funding from The Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN).  

Action for Sustainable Living supports individuals and their communities to make a difference. We believe that small steps lead to big changes.

"New clothes are now so cheap that there's a real culture of disposable fashion.  By swapping our unwanted items, we're helping to keep fashion sustainable, and as individuals we can look after our environment by reducing the amount of unwanted clothes going to landfill", says Wendy Allport, Local Project Manager for Levenshulme, AfSL.

• Plague Garden: The antidote to Christmas! A good start to a Physic Garden.
• Yeoman's Garden: No peasant should be without one.
• Roman Garden: Beautiful bee friendly plants as recommended by Pliny and Virgil
• Maid Marian's Garden: Delightful and unfashionable plants for the woodland edge.
• Dyer's Garden: A traditional collection as attractive as it is efficacious.

Our suppliers, Arne Herbs, are leading experts in Medieval and early Renaissance gardens, and have advised on the plant selection of our lightly themed collections.

The collections' historical context allows us to promote some unusual and half-forgotten herbs and native plants, and true species rather than less useful and less wildlife friendly modern cultivars.

The collections all include excellent nectar plants for bees and half of our profit on their sales goes either to the Apiculture Laboratory at Sussex University or the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

The plants come in 1 litre pots and the collections are available in 10 and 20 plant sizes, retailing at £70 and £110 including VAT (where applicable), delivery by overnight courier and packing.

The new awards go to festivals including Bestival, The City of London Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival and The Croissant Neuf Summer Party. These Festivals join festivals such as Glastonbury, T-in-the-Park and The Isle of Wight festival who had already picked up the coveted award. The organisers of the Award, campaign and advice group AGreenerFestival.com said that they were particularly pleased with the number of outstanding festivals in 2009 with twelve festivals being awarded very high marks. The Award is based on a 56 part questionnaire which covers office management, greenhouse gas emissions, supporting green initiatives, travel and transport, waste and recycling, water management, environmental protection and noise reduction and almost all the festivals will receive a visit from an independent auditor to assess their green efforts.

All winning Festivals will receive a special trophy designed by competition winner Sade Goddard from Keswick School in Cumbria whose winning design features a Red Kite motif and is made from recycled plastic bottles, crushed CDs and remoulded Wellington boots.

The winner of the overall Greener Festival Award 2009 will be announced at the UK Festival Awards which will be held at the O2 Arena in London on November 19^th 2009.

AGreenerFestival co-founder Ben Challis said "We were worried that in a year when the recession bit hard we might see Festivals shying away from their ongoing commitment to green issues, but we have been generally pleased with the efforts of festivals around the world to keep sustainability high on their own agenda and to promote environmental awareness to fans. We had more ‘outstanding' winners in 2009 and a 20% rise in applications from 2008, with more international applications than ever with fine winners from Australia, four from the USA and four from mainland Europe. But much remains to be done and in the UK, and a car centric society means that audience travel, and indeed leisure travel in general is a massive problem, clearly not helped by an obvious lack of coherent public transport policies.

The Greener Festival Awards are supported by Robertson Taylor, insurance brokers.

 

The Future 100 awards recognise the achievements of entrepreneurs aged 18-35, who are running a business with a social and environmental impact.

The competition aims to raise the profile and support this new generation of leaders who are paving the way in sustainable business.

To find out more and apply visit http://www.future100.co.uk/

Deadline for entries is November 5th 2009.

There are now some great new additions to the Present Aid virtual gifts shop. From chickens, to flood kits. From juggling clubs to a doctor's salary for a month. This year find a gift to suit everyone at www.presentaid.org.

Each Present Aid gift has its own unique value. For example 16 ducks can help families recovering from the effects or the devastation of floods to become self-sufficient. A tap, toilet and sink will provide clean piped water, transforming the lives of poor families in India.

This year get a little bit more!

With every order over £40 receive a FREE 2010 calendar.