Christmas 2009 | Eco Trend Spotter

Biome Eco Seed Crackers – Box of 6

Crackers, although good fun, can be such a waste. Rather than adding to the landfill this year, you can enjoy these seed paper crackers and have some beautiful wild flowers to remember your Christmas Day by. So, don’t throw it, grow it!

Ensure you don’t add to the landfill this Christmas but still enjoy the traditional Christmas cracker with these eco options. Carefully handmade in the UK. The outer layer of the crackers is handmade from unique seed paper that has seeds within the paper. Once you have used the crackers, plant the outer layer in the garden and you’ll have beautiful wild flowers to remember your Christmas Day by.

The exterior of these crackers is formed from handmade seed paper¬†
The paper is unique and contains seeds within the paper
Plant the outer layer of the crackers after use and you will be left with some beautiful wild flowers
Inside each a cracker is an eco-tip for how to make your Christmas more environmentally friendly, instructions on what to do with the seed paper and a charitable or usable gift
Carefully handmade in the UK. Beautiful design.
Available in a box of 6

>>> Available from Biome Lifestyle

>>> Price £25.00 + earn £1.70 MoreEco cash back

Silver Fair Trade Angel

This beautiful angel shaped decoration is hand carved from a fast growing, lightweight tropical wood and is gilded with a metal leaf.

Made in Indonesia by a small village group, following the principles of fair trade

* Angel shaped decoration

* Handcarved

* Ideal for mantelpiece or Christmas table

* Made in Indonesia

* Fair trade

* Height: 15cm

Avilable from Biome Lifestyle

¬£10.00 + ¬£0.68 MoreEco cash back

This beautiful angel shaped decoration is hand carved from a fast growing, lightweight tropical wood and is gilded with a metal leaf.

Made in Indonesia by a small village group, following the principles of fair trade

Angel shaped decoration
Handcarved
Ideal for mantelpiece or Christmas table
Made in Indonesia
Fair trade
Height: 15cm

>>> Available from Biome Lifestyle

>>> Price £10.00 + earn £0.68 MoreEco cash back

Forest and Wildflower Gift Pack

Sponsor a tree and plant some wildflowers

Our environment is a fragile and precious thing, and with this little package you’re helping protect it.

Our Tree and Wildflower Pack includes sponsorship of a mature tree in the Forest of Marston Vale, a complementary one day family pass to their Wetland Centre, a commemorative certificate and a personalisation service. That means that you can create a message which will appear on your certificate – just fill in the details in the space below.

You can plant this paper, and enjoy the splash of colour it will create for years to come.

>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store

>>> £15.99 + £1.09 MoreEco cash back

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Green People Weekend Pamper Pack

Create a tropical paradise of your very own and indulge in the Ultimate Organic Spa Experience. Perfect for use in the sanctuary of your own home or on a romantic weekend away when you want to look and feel your very best.

Pamper your skin and indulge your senses with pure, exotic blends of precious organic oils.

Weekend Pamper includes:

Hydrating Cleanser 5ml (S023)
Firming Facial Gel 5ml (S024)
Revitalising Face & Neck Serum 5ml (S025)
Rejuvenating Facial Oil 5ml (S026)*

Weekend Pamper allows you to treat yourself to indulgent spa products even when you are on the go. The 4 gorgeous minis are also a perfect gift for the friend who likes her little luxuries.

The 5ml trial sizes allow you to treat yourself all weekend long to an exquisite, organic beauty regime.

>>> Available from Green People

>>> £20.00 + £1.36 MoreEco cash back

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H2O Water Powered Can Clock

The H2O water powered can shaped clock uses the latest long life H2O technology to power the clear LCD display

Simply add water to the body of the can to activate it, and enjoy free energy to clearly see the time. Add water when required, typically every 6 to 12 months.

Features include large hi contrast display all housed in a stylish transparent can.

Available in Red, Blue, Green and Grey.

>>> Available from Ecotopia

>>> Price £10.99 + earn £0.75 MoreEco cash back

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Quick Sit, Printed Flower

They say the simplest ideas are the best and the QuickSit is just that. A nifty new product that’ll make your life easier and is eco-friendly too.

Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, your QuickSit arrives neatly flat packed and ready for you to assemble in four easy steps. Then before your eyes, a neat, rather trendy and surprisingly sturdy little seat for you to enjoy.

Once you’re done with your QuickSit, simply fold back down for easy storage. The design even incorporates carry handles to make life even easier.

The QuickSit is great for those occasions when you just need extra seats, for picnics, parties, festivals and any social (even business) gathering.

Also available in: Plain Black.

Constructed seat measures: 320mm (h) x 460 (w) x 20(d)

>>> Available from LoveEco

>>> Price £14.95 each + earn £1.02 MoreEco Cash Back

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Snake Draught Excluders

Draught proofing is an easy and cost effective way to increase energy efficiency in the home

These psychedelic snake draught excluders will not only add a touch of retro styling to your home, they also work hard at banishing cold draughts from the room and keep you comfy and warmer during the winter months.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, 20% of all heat loss in a typical home is through ventilation and draughts.

Fitting draught excluders to the bottom of your external doors is a very quick and easy way to minimise heat loss and retain energy in each room by preventing cold draughts from circulating.

Excluding draughts will improve your comfort level, lower your energy bill and reduce your CO2 footprint.

>>> Available from ECOutlet

>>> Price £19.99 each + earn £1.36 MoreEco Cash Back

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Cranberry The Chicken Doorstop

A Love Eco favourite. Simply fill with rice, zip up and away you go, your very own unique doorstop made from vintage fabric remnants.

A great addition to your home and family and practical too! Go on. Give a chicken a home. Several different designs available. Please note: All designs are limited edition so grab your favourite before it goes.

Each chicken measures approximately 16×16cm. However, due to the handmade nature of our chickens, sizes may vary slightly.

>>>Available from LoveEco

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British Union Jack Cushion

Bring a patriotic feel into your home with this stylish Union Jack cushion from BiomeLifestyle. It will looks great when mixed in with plain cushions or as a stand alone accessory.

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.

The small co-operative has provided economic opportunities to 78 women and aim to develop and support further socially marginalised women.

>>> Available at BiomeLifestyle

>>>Price £30.00 + earn £2.08 MoreEco cash back

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Silver Wolf Cufflinks

Walk over to the wild side with these solid silver cuff links.

Great ethical and contemporary jewellery by Oria. Cuff links come gift wrapped as standard.

Oria was formed in 2007 by Tania Kowalski and Synnove Saelthun.

Having worked within the jewellery industry for a combined 25 years, they became increasingly concerned with the environmental and social impact of mining and production within the industry and with the lack of transparency within the supply chain.