Posted on February 25, 2008 by Clare
Today sees the start of Fair Trade Fortnight.
Coordinated by the Fairtrade Foundation, it’s 2 weeks of show-casing Fair Trade products and raising public awareness of the importance of fair pricing, contracts and working conditions for producers in developing countries.
The Fairtrade Foundation expects there to be over 10,000 events over the next two weeks, ranging from [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2008 by Clare
If you’re anything like me, you could have a bit of what I call my “Amazon habit”. I love books. I read all I can. There’s something about lying in bed with a book that beats my laptop screen any day.
I was recently brave (in my eyes!) and sold 50 of my books and gave [...]
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Posted on December 6, 2007 by Clare
Hot off the press!
www.FreeRangeReview.com is now live!
What’s it all about?
It’s a website where you can find out all about your local food producers, give feedback on those you’re already familiar with and read reviews of those that are new to you.
Every village, town and city has its local food stars, companies that make the extra [...]
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Posted on October 29, 2007 by Clare
Or is it… after all, it’s only scientific research, so can you really expect the experts to agree…???
Anyway, here’s the story:
Researchers at the University Of Newcastle have concluded, after 4 years and £12 million of EU-wide research, that organic food contains more nutrients than intensively-farmed food.
Some of the headline-grabbing statistics are:
Organic milk contains 50 [...]
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Posted on August 20, 2007 by Clare
Organic Fortnight is almost upon us, running from 1st to 16th September. This year’s theme is ‘Wake up to an Organic Breakfast’. Retailers, brands and restaurants across the UK are currently preparing to promote their organic breakfast items, encouraging everyone to try an organic breakfast during the Fortnight whether at home, at work or [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2007 by Clare
At last, after 3 months of intermittent weeding and trying to keep up with whether the seedlings are going to be scorched or drowned, our first allotment crops are in!
It’s official!
This week we’ve been enjoying loads of broad beans, salad leaves, rocket, radishes and even our very first blueberry.
It’s great getting a veg box, but [...]
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Posted on April 23, 2007 by Clare
It’s official - we’ve started work on the allotment.
Actually, I use “we” in the loosest sense of the term. What this actually means is I’ve started some work and Louis has been having great fun digging up my new seeds and being chased by me around other people’s immaculate plots!
So far I have learned that [...]
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Posted on April 2, 2007 by Clare
After 2 years of not-so-patient waiting, we’ve finally got a half allotment.
Officially, we’re still on the waiting list for a full allotment, but one of the guys who had two has decided he’d like to share one of his, so we can get started early. Thank you!!!
He’s such a sweetie - he’s even [...]
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Posted on February 19, 2007 by Clare
What’s the hot thing to give up this year for Lent?
It seems that no longer are chocolate, booze and fags enough. It’s supermarkets.
Those embarking on a greener lifestyle are, apparently, committing to kick their supermarket habit from now till Easter.
“Why would they bother?” I hear you ask.
Good question.
Maybe it’s the fact that supermarkets seem to [...]
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Posted on December 17, 2006 by Clare
If you’re looking for last-minute Christmas present ideas, forget socks and after shave. Here’s a round-up of some of the things you can buy your loved ones, to really make a difference.
Action Aid - Gifts In Action
The website is easy to use, with gifts split by price and by category.
They have ideas for everyone from [...]
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Posted on October 31, 2006 by Clare
Sainsbury’s and Tesco’s announced this month that they are considering launching an organic box scheme.
To be honest, when I first heard, I wasn’t sure whether I thought it was worrying or ridiculous.
The marketing teams must have decided there is an opportunity to take over more of the rapidly growing organic market. (Up 30% last [...]
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