FATHER'S DAY

Forget the socks. Here's a tasty, boozy, patriotic and interactive gift both Dad (and you!) will love.

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STAYCATION IN WALES

Not booked your summer holidays yet? Look no further than Cardigan Bay and Machynlleth. A green cultural gem!

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FASHIONABLE COMPOSER

Peter Gregson, the talented cellist and composer to support sustainable fashion as ambassador to MADE-BY.

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ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Centre of Alternative Technology is a must for a family day out or a serious effort to live sustainably. Fun too!

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Urban Buzz

Trendy luxury at affordable prices, Urban Buzz has a gorgeous collection of tops, dresses, skirts and more, all made ethically here in Europe to lower their carbon footprint. Having tried out their swift online store, we'd love you to try them out too!

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ECO STYLE: ETHICAL CLOTHING, SHOES & ACCESSORIES

Alice Temperley tells a magical story with her exclusive organic t-shirt design for EJF. Stylish, charitable and magical.

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Natalie Jayne Handbags are the ultimate eco friendly, recycled handbags to swoon for. We talk to the designer to find out more...

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Beautiful Soul is designer Nicola Woods' creation and uses luxury vintage kimono fabrics to create stunning eco fashion pieces pieces.

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Move over Patagonia. Finisterre is the UK's answer to sustainable outerwear that's both cool, ethically made and technologically advanced.

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With its endearing personal story, the Penelope Collection is an extraordinary ethical jewellery collection, particularly its flamboyant rings!

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NATURAL BEAUTY: ORGANIC COSMETICS, CLEAN SKIN CARE, BEAUTY TRENDS

Calendula has been tried and tested for a thousand years. This is a must read for sensitive or outbreak prone skin.

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Get the old-world seductive style and paint your lips red with our choice of three effective and natural hot red lipsticks.

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Meet the UK's first organic and Fairtrade Shea butter from the Akoma co-operative. With magic healing properties, this is a must for dry skin.

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Discover a beauty survival kit of natural beauty items to restore your looks quicker than you can say Organic Beauty Rocks!

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Read our round up of divine organic perfumes for a natural seduction. Our expert picked selection give a lasting natural aroma.

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FOOD & DRINK: ORGANIC, LOCALLY-SOURCED, SUSTAINABLE AND FAIR TRADE

We go wild, foraging for the best seasonal vegetables and recipes to make the most of Spring's fresh larder.

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From field to fork, try a food safari - from cheese, wild meat, seafood to even beer safaris - get acquainted with local British food.

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Fairtrade wine has come a long way in recent years. Get expert advice on which fair trade wine bottles to shop for.

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Peter Gott from Sillfield Farm is a rare breed. He farms rare breed pigs and animals and serves up the best of British meat. Meet the producer.

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Looking for a tasty quick meal in London's theatre and shopping west end district but offers up cool, clean Indian food. Mooli's is the best best!

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HOME & GARDEN: ECO FRIENDLY INTERIORS, HOMEWARES, SUSTAINABLE GARDENS

Jazz up your hallway or room with this eco friendly coat hook and hang up your gear in a sustainable, design led fashion.

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Salvaged baths are the best eco friendly option for your bathroom. Meet The Bath Man, an expert in colourful bath restoration.

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We round up the best design-led, eco friendly chairs made from recycled materials so you can sit on the perfect eco thrones!

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We went cool hunting for quirky handmade and eco friendly design led homeware and garden products to make you smile...

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Add a splash of luxury to your garden, with this hen garden sculpture made from recycled metals!

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BODY & SOUL: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, ORGANIC SEX, HOLISTIC WELLBEING

This story will make you laugh out loud and your fru fru very happy. It will also help you save a fortune and help the environment too!

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Our feet suffer a pounding burden, so why not try our tried and tested approach for a natural, organic pedicure.

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To feel at your best, a healthy natural detox is the way to go. Read our detox checklist of symptoms before you cleanse your system...

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Make someone's day and send them an eco friendly greetings card with It's A Beautiful Day as your warm message.

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Yes organic lubricant, as tried and tested by us, is award winning for good reason. Your intimate sex life will be revolutionised!

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GREEN PARENTING: ORGANIC BABIES & CHILDREN - LIFESTYLE, EDUCATION, FUN

Uplift your kids spirits with an explosion of funky eco friendly wallpapers and silhouettes for little people.

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Made from recycled fabrics, we round up the best eco friendly toys and children accessories to show how cool upcycling is!

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We went looking for the cutest, ethical dresses for little girls. Eco friendly clothing has never looked so pretty!

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Imran Ahmad, the funny public speaker, shares Bali's Green School to inspire more green schooling and education at home.

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Overburdened with kids toys? Get your little ones tidying up with our clever eco friendly storage discoveries.

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OUT & ABOUT: ECO FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS, GREEN ESCAPES AND SUSTAINABLE EVENTS

Looking for an eco escape? Why not try a Mongolian yurt or a green B&B with a wild organic meadow...

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From each corner of Great Britain, we came up trumps with four stunning eco friendly romantic hotels to create your own love story.

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We went cool hunting for the best lifestyle brands in Cornwall at a special event. Discover the best eco fashion, natural beauty and foodie brands.

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Missed the talented eco sculptor Barry Lewis event? Read our photo story of inventive Barry who creates sculptures from recycled 'junk'.

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The GIN Lady stayed in a delightful environmentally friendly cottage in Shropshire. Discover the organic delights that author, Mark Lynas has enjoyed too.

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SUSTAINABLE CAMPAIGNS WE SUPPORT

Think Act Vote, the t-shirt design campaign thought up by ethical jeweller, Amisha Ghadiali, is a great way to engage people in politics and is stocked by Komodo.

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We gave our full support to the successful Tweehive campaign set up by passionate people to help save bees. The campaign has ended but its raison d'etre hasn't...

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Artisanal and eco friendly mining should be the human right of Greenlander natives. Find out why your support for this fair trade jewellery campaign is so important.

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