Green Options » Soil Association http://greenoptions.com/tag/soil-association Posts tagged 'Soil Association' Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:41:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Fair Trade, Organic and Sustainable Nightwear Collection from People Tree http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/11/fair-trade-organic-and-sustainable-nightwear-collection-from-the-uks-people-tree/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/11/fair-trade-organic-and-sustainable-nightwear-collection-from-the-uks-people-tree/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:41:03 +0000 Lucille Chi http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/11/fair-trade-organic-and-sustainable-nightwear-collection-from-the-uks-people-tree/

“For every beautiful garment People Tree makes, there’s an equally beautiful change happening somewhere in the world” ~ Peopletree.co.uk

People tree is an exemplary model of “think global, act local” in sustainable fashion. With a strong business base in Europe and Asia, they work internationally with small handicraft makers in nearly twenty countries. Each textile collective is different. For example, in the nightwear collection highlighted above, they feature Nepalese hand-knit slipper socks together with these well constructed organic nighties made in India.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/11/fair-trade-organic-and-sustainable-nightwear-collection-from-the-uks-people-tree/feed/ Hot New UK Organic Spa Sensations from Amarya http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/04/hot-new-uk-organic-spa-sensations-from-amarya/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/04/hot-new-uk-organic-spa-sensations-from-amarya/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:47:44 +0000 Lucille Chi http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/04/hot-new-uk-organic-spa-sensations-from-amarya/

UK based Amarya is a spectacular eco spa that also shines as a stunning example of international organic beauty shops today. At Amarya they only sell organic and natural beauty products that are 100% free from chemicals and all have been certified the Soil Association, Ecocert and BDIH.

All Amarya’s organic product offerings are online, yet if you live in the UK, go check out their in store organic lines and book a session if you have the time. They offer an exotic array of treatments at their exclusive eco spa.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2009/09/04/hot-new-uk-organic-spa-sensations-from-amarya/feed/ Yearn Worthy Yarn: Garthenor Organic Pure Wool (U.K.) http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/13/yearn-worthy-yarn-garthenor-organic-pure-wool/ http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/13/yearn-worthy-yarn-garthenor-organic-pure-wool/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:07:36 +0000 Kelly Rand http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/13/yearn-worthy-yarn-garthenor-organic-pure-wool/ Been looking for an organic wool yarn warehouse? A one stop shop for all of your woolly yarn needs? Well, Garthenor Organic Pure Wool has got you covered. With over 80 eco-friendly organic yarns to choose from, this site has it all and more.

The fiber for these yarns are from traditional and rare breeds of Organic British sheep. It is eye opening to learn about all the different breeds of sheep and the different fibers that they produce. Just look at the sweet faces on the Bluefaced Leicesters and the Herdwicks!

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]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/08/13/yearn-worthy-yarn-garthenor-organic-pure-wool/feed/ Organic Food No Better For You Says Influential UK Agency http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/08/05/organic-food-no-better-for-you-says-influential-uk-agency/ http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/08/05/organic-food-no-better-for-you-says-influential-uk-agency/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:29:31 +0000 Kay Sexton http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/08/05/organic-food-no-better-for-you-says-influential-uk-agency/ organic food box

The Food Standards Agency in the UK has declared that, “… there are no important differences in the nutrition content, or any additional health benefits, of organic food when compared with conventionally produced food.”

In a comprehensive study, researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine examined more than 50,000 studies on the nutritional value of foods going back to 1958. Of these, 55 met the criteria of the project. Dr Alan Dangour, the principal author, commented on the marginal differences found during the studies, “A small number of differences in nutrient content were found to exist … but these are unlikely to be of any public health relevance. Our review indicates that there is currently no evidence to support the selection of organically over conventionally produced foods on the basis of nutritional superiority.”

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]]> http://redgreenandblue.org/2009/08/05/organic-food-no-better-for-you-says-influential-uk-agency/feed/ Organic Cotton Clothing That’s Eczema-Friendly http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/02/organic-cotton-clothing-thats-eczema-friendly/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/02/organic-cotton-clothing-thats-eczema-friendly/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:28:22 +0000 Sonya http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/02/organic-cotton-clothing-thats-eczema-friendly/ When Alison Rothwell’s youngest daughter developed severe baby eczema, she searched for eczema-friendly baby clothing.

Rothwell observed when she wore organic cotton baby clothing, it helped relieve her eczema.  After she outgrew her organic babywear, Rothwell shopped for funky organic kids clothing and couldn’t find any she fancied.  So the UK-based Rothwell decided to create her own and Arabella Miller was born.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/02/organic-cotton-clothing-thats-eczema-friendly/feed/ Cradle to Grave Certified Fashion http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/10/11/cradle-to-grave-certified-fashion/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/10/11/cradle-to-grave-certified-fashion/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:22:18 +0000 Delia Montgomery http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/10/11/cradle-to-grave-certified-fashion/ Announcement of Chic Eco’s poll for the Most Creative Women’s Apparel Designer honored London designer Nina Morgan-Jones as the first runner-up on September 2008. Nominations were submitted by email and most didn’t include much more than the designer’s name. Wow, that was not the case with Nina’s positive support. Below are a few quotations:

• The hottest organic couture fashion designer.
• Innovative high fashion shoe designs with a firm footing in ecological benefit.
• Her designs with exclusive organic fabrics and leathers are fashion-industry leading.
• She creates fantasy clothing and shoes while maintaining an earth-goddess Gaia quality.
• For those that think organic is just a bunch of hippies wearing tie-dyes, look at Nina’s designs.

The style is timeless, Bohemian-exotic. To sum the quotes up, Nina creates sustainable apparel and accessories that are beautiful, sexy and fun.

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]]> http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/10/11/cradle-to-grave-certified-fashion/feed/ A Marriage of Science And Nature: Saaf Pure Skincare + Founder Interview http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/14/a-marriage-of-science-and-nature-saaf-pure-skincare-founder-interview/ http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/14/a-marriage-of-science-and-nature-saaf-pure-skincare-founder-interview/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:55:26 +0000 Stancie Wilson http://feelgoodstyle.com/2008/08/14/a-marriage-of-science-and-nature-saaf-pure-skincare-founder-interview/

 

Just launched in February ‘08, Saaf Pure Skincare is a British beauty brand that’s scientifically-researched, carefully formulated and one of the most certified skincare ranges in the world.  Accreditations include organic certification from the Soil Association (one of the most stringest certification agencies in the world), certified 100% Vegetarian by the Vegetarian Society, Vegan Society registered, Halal certified (no GMOs, alcohol or irradition) and cruelty-free certified by Naturewatch.   From rave reviews of beauty editors and bloggers, to a ”Best Organic Facial Skincare Product“ nomination, to it’s founder honored for her work at Buckingham Palace; this line boasts pure cold-pressed ingredients from a company whose ethos is founded on integrity.

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