Handmade in Moradabad, India, under fair trade conditions. Made from recycled iron wire. Holds around 38 cards. Perfect for all your Christmas cards. Christmas Tree shaped.
Exchange your normal fabric softener for these dryer balls. The yellow and green dryer balls have different tensile strengths and different shaped softening nodes and work together in the tumble dryer to mechanically soften fabrics.
The business aims to create jobs for people from traditional craft villages, helping them build a better life through improved income and support. The family pride themselves on offering fair wages, a friendly working environment and clean, safe working conditions. They also offer reasonable working hours, offer medical and social insurance and a yearly health check, and provide financial support for workers and their families during times of illness.
FreeLoader takes power from its solar panels or via a supplied charge cable that plugs into a computer’s USB. Once charged, Freeloader’s internal battery can power an iPod for 18hours, a mobile phone for 44 hours, a PSP for 2.5 hours, a PDA for 22 hours and much more. Supplied in a tough but stylish aluminum body, Freeloader can take the knocks of every day life. FreeLoader can charge your: mobile phone, bluetooth headset, digital camera, MP3 player, sat nav, iPod, PDA, PSP and more. FreeLoader...
Beautifully made from unbleached organic cotton. Bottom of sole rubber coated for maximum security. Made by a small family business in Turkey. Colour: natural. Size: small, medium or large.
The decorations are handmade by craftspeople working in small village co-operatives in Indonesia and made from fast growing albesia wood. Many traditional skills are used to make the decorations in order to utilise available craftmanship rather than forcing people to change the way they work. Young people are encouraged to learn the skills thus preserving them for future generations.
The moonlight plug is a very low energy night light that fits into a normal wall socket and costs only 50p per annum to run. It uses NASA space-age technology to give a restful, soft blue/green light, helping to make rooms feel safer at night.
Made in Yorkshire by a small family business. The wood is sustainable, sourced from only managed forests in Europe.
Keep your home baked cake stored away and fresh in this lovely metal cake tin. Our vintage-style kitchen accessories are made by a family company of metal spinners in the heart of the South Wales valleys.
Made from bamboo. Made in Manipur, North East India, under fair trade standards. Bamboo is an almost perfect material in terms of the environment and sustainable development. Not suitable for dishwashers. Height: 6cm. Diameter: 30cm.
Bamboo is an almost perfect material in terms of the environment and sustainable development. Bamboo grows incredibly quickly in managed plantations, without any input of chemical fertilisers or pesticides. And the plantations are generally close to the communities who use the bamboo.
Great quality products, made to last. Vintage style. Made in South Wales. Cream metal. Size: 13x11cm.
Each clock consists of approximately 25 recycled vending machine coffee cups. The cups are sourced directly from the national Save-A-Cup scheme and are then carefully handcrafted into these clocks in the UK.
Bamboo is a superb natural material as it grows enormously quickly, twice as fast as a tree, and pumps 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere. These bamboo salad and fruit bowls are made in the remote area of Manipur, in North East India. The bowls are made to fair trade standards and help to provide employment in this remote rural area. The bamboo used for these are bowls is sourced locally.
This modern recycled glass jug is a simple classic. Perfect for serving water or cocktails.
This organic fair trade cotton face cloth has not had the highly caustic industrial wash usually given to cotton towels. It will need a few normal domestic washes to bring out its true softness and absorbency. The cotton was grown organically to cut back on pesticide use, and was then imported on fair trade terms to ensure that no one was exploited to bring it to you.
Each cushion is hand made by a small collective of wonderful women in a backstreet of Kathmandu. They hand produce their own chemical free felt from just hand soap and hot water. The social enterprise was established in 2003 in order to help many poor, vulnerable and socially excluded women through building their skills and providing an opportunity to enhance their economic status and independence. The workers are provided with fair wages and work in a friendly, healthy, clean and safe environment...
Fairly traded cotton duvet cover. Duvet cover is white with pink check pattern design across the bottom. Embroidered with lovely butterfly design. Pillowcases are co-ordinating in pink check. Set includes one duvet cover & one pillowcase.
Each clock consists of approximately 25 recycled vending machine coffee cups. The cups are sourced directly from the national Save-A-Cup scheme and are then carefully handcrafted into these clocks in the UK.
This recycled glass storage jar has a secure cork lid and is ideal for storing sugar, tea, coffee or other everyday foodstuffs. Very chunky and designed to last. Made in Spain from 100% post-consumer glass. Brought to the UK by sea freight to minimise carbon emissions in transport. Height: 14cm. Width: 11.5cm. Capacity: 1 litre.
Each clock consists of approximately 25 recycled vending machine coffee cups. The cups are sourced directly from the national Save-A-Cup scheme and are then carefully handcrafted into these clocks in the UK.
Handmade in Cornwall. Outer material made from linen or brushed cotton. Lining made from baby cord or cotton ticking, padded with polyester wadding. Design detail appliqué with freehand machine embroidery on front and back. Available in red, green or natural. Size: approx 28 x 26 x 72cm. Please note, as these items are handmade, they will not be identical to the image. Previously £60, now just £35!.
Fair Trade. 100% recycled glass. Every piece is carefully handblown. Beautiful feel and design. Environmentally aware supplier.
This beautiful natural wreath is one of our favourite new products of the season! Made from 100% natural materials by hand in Sommerset, it's not only very environmentally friendly but truly stunning too!
This recycled glass storage jar has a secure cork lid and is ideal for storing pasta or rice. Very chunky and designed to last. Made in Spain from 100% post-consumer glass. Brought to the UK by sea freight to minimise carbon emissions in transport. Height: 31cm. Diameter: 9.7cm. Capacity: 1.5 litre.
Handmade in Moradabad, India, under fair trade conditions. Made from recycled iron wire. Holds around 38 cards. Perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries or Christmas. Also available in a butterfly design. Size: 47 x 33cm.
These cushions are made by a family enterprise that aims to create unique beautiful products from the finest natural materials and recycled fabrics. They search out vintage silk scarves in the UK and sew them by hand into these beautiful cushions. This is genuine recycling of lovely old fabrics.
Created in a multi-disciplinary studio. The lights are made from polypropylene, so the components and packaging are easily recyclable. Accept almost all energy saver bulbs. Comes flat pack for easy assembly. Can be assembled into a sphere or a dome, and therefore gives you two designs in one light. Sphere size: height 47.5cm, diameter 47.5cm. Dome size: height 35cm, diameter 47.5cm.
Recycled leather photo frame. Kept upright and curved by two elasticated bands. Made by a small artistic business in England. Available in grey or natural. Size: 21 x 15cm. Lighter postage applies.
Made in Hanoi, Vietnam, by a small family business. Shipped to the UK to minimise carbon emissions. Bamboo is an almost perfect material in terms of the environment and sustainable development. Fairly traded. Handmade. Size: 22cm x 8cm. Available in red, white and black. Natural inside.
This super solar shower uses sunshine to heat the water, giving you a warm shower wherever you are. As the shower does not rely on gas or electricity to warm the water, it’s extremely cost-effective and environmentally sound.
*Alpaca wool. *Incredibly soft. *Extremely warm. *Size: Small (36-39) Medium (39-42).
Fair trade. Teapot shaped. Perfect for chopping vegetables and bread. Made from rubberwood. Made in Thailand. Size: W36cm, H25cm.
A strong and beautifully made cutlery tray. Handmade from a renewable resource-natural seagrass- by a small family business in Hanoi. Provides storage for knives, spoons, forks and teaspoons. Size: 30 x 40 x 10cm. Please note these cutlery trays are quite high, so do measure your drawer space before ordering.
Fair trade oven mitt made from 100% cotton. Generously padded. BS6526:1998 certified for safety in use. The cotton is woven on traditional handlooms. Available in candy Sanibel stripe. Size: 30 x 19cm.
The bottle top waterer simply converts virtually all used screw-top plastic drinks bottles into indispensable and environmentally friendly 'squeezy' light weight watering cans. Perfect for the green gardener.
These beautiful hand stitched cushions are made with care and fantastic attention to detail. With a contemporary edge; ethical production is combined with innovative, inspiring designs and a high emphasis on quality. The cushions are hand crafted in Malawi. Raw and natural beads made from wood, coconut, shell, ostrich egg and bone are hand stitched onto heavy weight linen. Available in light blue or pale cream. Size: 46 x 46cm.
Made under fair trade conditions in South Africa. Each item is handmade from start to finish. Made from 100% natural cotton and linen. Manmade filling for long-lasting comfort. “Love” embroidered design. Size: 50 x 50cm. Now reduced to £20 from £28.
Handmade in Cornwall by a young designer. Made from linen or brushed cotton. Design detail appliqué with freehand machine embroidery on front and back. Available in three designs: jolly good egg, favourite speckly egg and speckeldy egg. Size: approx 12 x 12cm. Please note, as these items are handmade, they will not be identical to the image.
Each cushion is hand made by a small collective of wonderful women in a backstreet of Kathmandu. They hand produce their own chemical free felt from just hand soap and hot water. The social enterprise was established in 2003 in order to help many poor, vulnerable and socially excluded women through building their skills and providing an opportunity to enhance their economic status and independence. The workers are provided with fair wages and work in a friendly, healthy, clean and safe environment...
Made from 100% cotton woven on traditional handlooms. Made in a fair trade factory along the beautiful Malabar coast of India. Has a zipped opening with two pockets and one zipped pocket on the inside. Benefits from a waterproof lining. Available in Lodden, Jet Black, Linen or Mocha. Size: 32 x 22 x 16cm.
Each cushion is hand made by a small collective of wonderful women in a backstreet of Kathmandu. They hand produce their own chemical free felt from just hand soap and hot water. The social enterprise was established in 2003 in order to help many poor, vulnerable and socially excluded women through building their skills and providing an opportunity to enhance their economic status and independence. The workers are provided with fair wages and work in a friendly, healthy, clean and safe environment...
Made with fair trade and organic cotton in Bangladesh. 100% hand-woven cotton. The depth of the colour is achieved by combining a number of different coloured threads together. Size: 200 x 200cm (double). Pillowcases are sold separately.
Stylish and classical design. Would suit modern or traditional interiors. All are supplied with a rose and wire. Max 60w. (Bulb not supplied). Size 41cm height, 32cm diameter. Aluminium. Made in Wales. Silver.
Made under fair trade conditions in South Africa. Each item is handmade from start to finish. Made from 100% natural cotton and linen. Manmade filling for long-lasting comfort. “Don’t bug me” embroidered cushion. Available in natural and light blue. Size: 30 x 30cm.
Made under fair trade conditions in South Africa. Each item is handmade from start to finish. Made from 100% natural cotton and linen. Manmade filling for long-lasting comfort. Butterfly embroidered design. Size: 30 x 30cm.
Made with fair trade and organic cotton in Bangladesh. 100% hand-woven cotton. The depth of the colour is achieved by combining a number of different coloured threads together. Size: 240 x 220cm (king). Pillowcases are sold separately.
Each clock consists of approximately 25 recycled vending machine coffee cups. The cups are sourced directly from the national Save-A-Cup scheme and then carefully handcrafted in the UK.
Made under fair trade conditions in South Africa. Each item is handmade from start to finish. Made from 100% natural cotton and linen. Manmade filling for long-lasting comfort. Dinosaur embroidered design. Size: 60 x 40cm.
Made with fair trade cotton in Bangladesh. 100% hand-woven cotton. The depth of the colour is achieved by combining a light pink and dark pink thread. Size: 240 x 220cm (king). Pillowcases are sold separately.
Made from wood that is government approved for harvest from sustainable forests in eastern India. The photo frames are made by artisans in India who are paid a decent wage and work in good conditions. Holds 3 photos. Each window is 4 x 6 inches. Gift wrapped in a taupe coloured box.
Handmade by a small collective of wonderful women in a small backstreet of Kathmandu. They hand produce their own chemical free felt from just hand soap and hot water, and then hand sew each decoration together. The set includes the little pink pig, the jumpy frog, the shy mouse, the wild lion and the friendly sheep. Insert two fingers into the back of the puppet to form legs and start playing. Size: approx 17 x 14cm.
These lovely sustainable mango wood boxes are made in a small fair trade unit in Saranpur, India. The unit is a cumulative effort by artisans who aim to provide the best wooden hand crafted products available.
Bring some ethical style into your child’s room with this sweet decorative tooth fairy embroidered cushion, ideal for a little girl’s bedroom. The front of the cushion has a tooth fairy handbag for storing a small tooth!
These cushions are made by a family enterprise that aims to create unique beautiful products from the finest natural materials and recycled fabrics. They search out vintage silk scarves in the UK and sew them by hand into these beautiful cushions. This is genuine recycling of lovely old fabrics.
Made from laser cut plywood for easy, no glue, assembly. Great fun, educational and a unique desk ornament. Solar cell and rota included. Detailed assembly instructions. Suitable for 6 years and upwards. Size: 8 x 21 x 22cm. Weight: 220g.
Made in the rural outskirts of Delhi and imported under fair trade principles. Made from cotton waste from the garment industry. Available in dark red (please note this is slightly more maroon than photo), brown and black. Size: to fit 7” x 5” photo. 40% off.
Made from solid pieces of CNC machined wood. Great fun, educational and a unique desk ornament. No assembly required. Solar rota included. Suitable for 3 years and upwards. Size: 16 x 7 x 8cm. 50% off! Was £25.00 now £12.50!.
Each candle is hand poured. Made from 100% natural soya wax. With a heart of black tea and bergamot. Accenting the fragrance with some jasmine brings a floral top note to this smoky combination. The scented wax pool will infuse any environment with warm sensuality and the fragrance will linger for hours. Also comes presented in a hand made bowl. Burn time approx 40 hours.
100% cotton. Lovely blue and white design. Made in India. Fair trade. L60cm, W50cm.
A soft and comfortable bathrobe made from the finest organic cotton. The cotton was grown organically to cut back on pesticide use, and was then imported on fair trade terms to ensure that no one was exploited to bring it to you. Certified "organic" by SKAL which tests and verifies international organic farming standards
A soft and comfortable bathrobe made from the finest organic cotton. The cotton was grown organically to cut back on pesticide use, and was then imported on fair trade terms to ensure that no one was exploited to bring it to you. Certified "organic" by SKAL which tests and verifies international organic farming standards
45% alpaca, 20% wool, 35% nylon. Man made fibres have been added to make the socks longer lasting and ensure they retain their shape. We recommend washing them at 30 degrees.
These bamboo salad servers are made in Hanoi, Vietnam, by a small family business, and are shipped, not flown to the UK to minimise carbon emissions. The art and science of lacquering bamboo may be 4000 years old. Bamboo is a wonderful raw material, with sustainable plantations providing high quality raw material. And natural lacquer from the “Varnish Tree” (Rhus Veniciflua) is harvested like rubber, from the living tree. Throughout Vietnam there are craftsmen still working in the traditional way...
The tableware is made by process known as extrusion. Clay is forced through a wall-mounted device, producing long even sections shaped according to interchangeable die plates. These sections are then cut down to specific sizes and assembled whilst still wet with handles, bases, spouts and so on.
Made with fair trade cotton in Bangladesh. 100% hand-woven cotton. A vibrant and colourful pink stripe that complements the pink chambray range. Size: 200 x 200cm (double). Pillowcases are sold separately.
This unusual ‘home’ mosaic with a contemporary edge is made with care and fantastic attention to detail. Ethical production is combined with innovative, inspiring designs and a high emphasis on quality. Hand crafted in Malawi. Made from discarded tiles. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Made entirely of bamboo with a glossy exterior coating. Bamboo is an almost perfect material in terms of the environment and sustainable development. Perfect for holding wooden spoons and kitchen utensils. Available in lime green, black and white. Size: 9 x 19cm. Reduced from £15.
These lovely handmade laundry baskets are perfect for laundry and storage. Store away your dirty clothes or kids toys. Also useful for seperating out your washing to darks, whites and handwash in the laundry room.
Made in the UK from jute woven on small farms in West Bengal. This bag holder is supplied in natural finish. Has a loop for easy hanging and elasticised ends to keep everything in place. Colour: natural with green text on the side. Size: 70 x 15cm.
This organic cotton and fair trade bath towel has not had the highly caustic industrial wash usually given to cotton towels. It will need a few normal domestic washes to bring out its true softness and absorbency. The cotton was grown organically to cut back on pesticide use, and was then imported on fair trade terms to ensure that no one was exploited to bring it to you.
Lemon balm, lime flowers and a touch of lavender have all been mixed together to encourage peace of mind and sweet dreams.
Made in the rural outskirts of Delhi and imported under fair trade principles. Made from cotton waste from the garment industry. Available in cherry and bronze. Size: 10.5 x 12.5 x 1cm. Lighter postage applies. Reduced from £10 - now 50% off.
Grown traditionally without the use of any chemicals or pesticides on a small farm in the fertile region of Antioch in Southern Turkey. These cucumber-like plants are sown in March, carefully tended and hand picked in late July and August. They are then washed and left to dry and bleach naturally in the hot sun. Supplied to you in their natural state, they are unlike other loofahs found on the market, which can be hard and abrasive. Our natural loofahs have a large and light texture, which makes...
100% silk quilt. Handmade in Hanoi by a small family business. Reversible to give you flexibility. Size: approx 250cm x 250cm. Available in 5 colour ways: purple & silver, gold & cream, pale purple & oyster, pale pink & oyster and dusky moss green & silver.
Brighten up your summer picnic with these recycled plastic beakers; also perfect for a garden party or BBQ to help you save on washing up! Made from 100% recycled plastic packaging film, in the UK.
Andrea Garland is an Aromatherapist who has produced a range of natural beauty products after becoming disillusioned with expensive, mass produced, unethical and chemically laden skin products. Andrea Garland’s Natural Beauty Products are all handmade in Hackney, London and are carefully packaged into amber glass bottles which can be recycled or re-used. Her labels are all beautifully hand drawn by artist Melissa Thompson to add to the very personal and unique feel of the products. You can be sure...
Ideal for emergency use where power is not available.One minute's winding gives approximately 20 minutes of bright light. Three switches give seven light configuations from the five LEDs.
Treat yourself to these gorgeous and fluffy alpaca slippers to keep your feet warm and cosy as you snuggle up at home. The slippers are made by traditional Peruvian craftsman, who have been producing these eco slippers for almost 25 years, ensuring the highest quality available.
Made in Yorkshire by a small family business. The wood is sustainable, sourced from only managed forests in Europe.
Since the accident in 1988, in which thousands died or were severely injured, those who survived have struggled to rebuild their lives. Traditional handicrafts are one of very few sources of employment for them. Made by Bamboo from the local area.
Made on the loom by workers in Bangladesh. 100% hand-woven cotton. Natural unbleached cotton bedding with a faint woven striped pattern. Size: 200 x 200cm (double). Pillowcases are sold separately.
Contemporary handcrafted storage containers. Perfect for storing sugar, salt, herbs or sweets. Designed in France and made in Vietnam. Lacquered finish on the outside, with a natural lid. Available in tomato red, black and white. Height: 15cm. Diameter: 8.5cm.
Printed on paper made from sutainable timber sources. Uses purely water based inks for printing, with no harmful solvents. The design displays a bold floral statement of peony flowers. Available in light blue, cream & mocha, cream & pale moss green, brown & fuchsia and grey & cream. One roll is 10 m x 52 cm.
Contemporary handcrafted storage containers. Perfect for storing sugar, salt, herbs or sweets. Designed in France and made in Vietnam. Lacquered finish on the outside, with a natural lid. Available in tomato red, black and white. Height: 10cm. Diameter: 8.5cm.
With this ingenious potter you cause minimal disturbance to your pocket and to the roots of your seedlings. And by making your own pots from old newspapers or magazines you have some great biodegradable paper pots.
These lovely eco crackers are made in the UK from recycled paper. Stylish and eco, what more can you ask for!
The oak comes from sustainable, managed forests, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC is dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world's forests. The FSC label ensures that the wood you buy has been grown in well-managed forests, giving you confidence that you are not contributing to global forest destruction. The bristles are natural horsehair. Horses’ hair has to be regularly trimmed, so horsehair is another, unexpected, sustainable resource.
For each pack of friendship organic tea sold, 5 pence is given to the Friends Fund, which donates to someone who is doing a great job helping people and offering new friendship. The first recipient of a donation was Contact the Elderly, who arrange tea parties across Britain for isolated and lonely elderly people. They do this thanks to fabulous volunteers, who give up their time to be drivers, and tea party hosts, and of course friends to their elderly guests.
This large and very solid bread bin is the perfect way to keep bread fresh. Our vintage-style kitchen accessories are made by a family company of metal spinners in the heart of the South Wales valleys.
This bedding range is made from both fair trade and organic cotton and is 100% hand-woven. Each thread is set by hand on the loom by workers in Bangladesh. The producers contribute to sustainable development by ensuring fair trade conditions and securing the rights of marginalized producers and workers.
Fair Trade. 100% recycled glass. Every piece is carefully handblown. Beautiful feel and design. Environmentally aware supplier.
This striking cushion adds a hint of summer sun to any room! Made from 100% silk in India.
The cotton for these luxurious bathmats was grown organically to cut back on pesticide use, and was then imported on fair trade terms to ensure that no one was exploited to bring it to you. The mats are made in India. The factory founded their textile business in 1934 and the move towards organic began in 1993 when they started the first organic cotton project in Central India. This company now pre-finances the organic and small-scale cotton farmers it supports and has given an undertaking to buy...
Bring a little bit of joy into your life with this fragrant tea. Best enjoyed shared with friends.
Grown traditionally without the use of any chemicals or pesticides on a small farm in the fertile region of Antioch in Southern Turkey. These cucumber-like plants are sown in March, carefully tended and hand picked in late July and August. They are then washed and left to dry and bleach naturally in the hot sun. Supplied to you in their natural state, they are unlike other loofahs found on the market, which can be hard and abrasive. Our natural loofahs have a large and light texture, which makes...
Made in Spain from 100% recycled glass. Brought to the UK by sea freight to minimise carbon emissions. Each plate has a unique hand-finished, slightly non-circular shape with a ridged underside and translucent glass surface adding to its charm. Size: diameter 26cm. Available in fuchsia, bright blue, lime green and transparent. All colours complement each other so you can create your own ‘mix and match’ dining set. Priced per plate. Side plates and bowls are also available in the range.
This domino set is made in Saharanpur, India’s centre for woodwork, under fair trade terms. This ensures that the craftsperson receive a fair wage and works in fair and reasonable conditions. The set is made from sheesham wood.
Nowadays we seem to have so many keys it’s hard to keep track of where they all are. So save yourself the morning panic and store all of your important keys in this attractive "shabby chic" wooden key box.
Small recycled leather photo frame. Kept upright and curved by two elasticated bands. Made by a small artistic business in England. Available in grey or natural. Size: 9 x 14cm. Lighter postage applies.
