Give your life a special green touch

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to be environmentally conscious — but you have no clue how to go about achieving your goal? You can start small and stylish with this selection of eco-friendly products guaranteed to put you on the green carpet. .Organic proclamation .Available in bright candy colours, My Organic T-shirt from the Parisian brand Kolam is definitely statement wear. It helps you proclaim your aesthetic sensibilities as well as show a deep concern for the environment. The label guarantees the use of biological materials throughout the creation process, and at the same time upholds the dignity of its workers by giving them proper remuneration for their efforts. Besides, the garments are 100 per cent carbon neutral and the packaging is reusable and sustainable. .Available at Boutique1 .Bag it!.For those just stepping into the eco-friendly arena this is a perfect beginning. These bags from Bloom series are reusable, BPA-free and offer a wonderful alternative to ‘single-use’ plastic bags. You can choose from a wide selection of rich, saturated and romantic floral colours. Lightweight polyester, portable, waterproof and weighing just 1.4 ounces each, these groovy bags are available individually or as a series of five. With reinforced seams, each surprisingly large bag can hold the equivalent weight of two supermarket plastic bags..Available at The Green Ecostore.Conscious cutlery .What’s the point of drinking fair-trade coffee and eating organic tuna sandwiches for lunch if you are going to use plastic tableware? Stop adding to the landfills and use RePEaT utensil sets that are made from reusable bamboo — each set includes a knife, fork, spoon and chopsticks. All part of the No Waste Lunch revolution where the mantra is reduce, reuse and RePEaT, these handy bamboo utensil sets are the perfect toolkit for life on the go. .Available at The Green Ecostore.Water idea.While a long soak in the bath is soothing for many, it’s time to think about the waste of water. We have to be accountable for every drop used and the waterpebble monitors exactly that. It gradually cuts down your bathing time by memorising your first shower and using it as a benchmark. It then indicates when to finish showering via a series of lights that flash gently from green to red. Each time you shower, the waterpebble fractionally reduces your time..Available at The Green Ecostore.Smencil it in.They say the pen is mightier than the sword and while that may be true, how about saving the planet one pencil at a time? The world’s only gourmet-scented coloured pencils, Smencils are made from rolled sheets of newspapers rather than wood. They write and sharpen the same as all other pencils and smell great too. Packaged in corn-based biodegradable plastic tubes and available in a variety of flavours, including bubble gum, cotton candy, orange and watermelon, Smencils are a great way to get children interested in the environment. .Available at The Green EcostoreAmazing animals .Designed in Australia, the Anamalz brand of toys is not only imaginative and creative, but also shows a strong belief in environmentally friendly products. Made from organic maple wood, every Anamalz product offers unique characteristics that hold appeal; for instance each piece has its own wood grain and individual markings. These beautifully handcrafted toys make for a great gift idea. .Available at The Green Ecostore.Get charged .With a Juicebar you can recharge your mobile phone anywhere in the world. The gadget uses solar energy to charge, is rechargeable and reusable, and is lightweight and easy to carry as well. The Juicebar is so simple to use, you have to just plug it in and your phone will register that it is connected and will begin to charge. The Juicebar takes about 60 minutes to charge a near-empty phone battery. .Available at The Green Ecostore.Body luxe.Bamford Body is a luxurious range of botanical products to cleanse, protect and rejuvenate. Made in England from pure and organic ingredients, Bamford Body is a contemporary aroma therapy-based collection of bath and body products that bridges the gap between natural and luxury. The product range does not contain genetically-modified ingredients, parabens, artificial fragrances, artificial colours or mineral oils..Available at Boutique1 .Much ado about bamboo.Since 2003, Ekobo, a French-based eco-friendly enterprise, has been specialising in the design and manufacture of contemporary hand-crafted home accessories made from a natural and renewable resource — bamboo. The brand has combined modern aesthetics with local craftsmanship to sustain rural artisan communities in Vietnam, while promoting bamboo as a socially and environmentally-responsible material..Available at Boutique1 .In the garden of Edun.Founded by Irish rocker Bono and his wife Ali Hewson in 2005, Edun is a for-profit business that aims to create a environmentally-conscious global fashion brand, making beautiful clothing while committing to developing trade with Africa and encouraging others to do the same. Since its launch, Edun has always sourced globally from various countries both in and out of Africa, including Tunisia, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, and more recently Peru, Morocco and China. .Wherever Edun operates, it makes sure all factories manufacturing its products adhere to legal labour and health and safety regulations, as well as good working conditions. Edun engages independent auditors to conduct strict checks every six months to ensure its code of conduct is being met and works with factory owners to recommend improvements. For the Spring Summer 2012 Women’s Collection, Edun juxtaposes iconic floral and African prints, bringing two contrasting worlds together. .Available at Boutique1

Give your life a special green touch

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