Woolly Sheep Tea Cosy and Tea Set
A charming and funny present for any tea lover. The Set contains a 100% wool handmade sheep tea cosy, produced
by Kenana Knitters in Kenya, as well as a box of Teadirect black tea (80 tea bags).
About the Producers:
The teas are sourced from fair trade producers in central Tanzania, south western Uganda and central Kenya. Tea is an important crop for many people in the region but tea prices are so low that many growers live in grinding poverty. Tea bushes take several years to mature and simply growing something else is often not an option for these specialist farmers. Furthermore, tea farmers are very dependent on the black tea factories that process their tea. The green leaves must be processed with 24 hours of being picked or the quality becomes very poor. This leads to unfair practices with tea factories driving down prices knowing that farmers have no choice but to sell.
Kenana Knitters started in 1998 in Njoro, Kenya. The primary object being to help rural women find some much needed income, utilizing their spinning and knitting skills. The group buys homespun wool produced locally, the knits it into toys, clothing and other accessories.
>>> Available from Natural Collection – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
>>> Price £25 + earn £2.00 cash back
March 14, 2010
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Top 10 Eco Gadgets
We all know that men love their gadgets. That’s why the MoreEco team have put together a top ten list of the best eco-gadgets you can get for the loved men in your life this Christmas!
H2O Water Powered Maxi Clock
The H2O water powered Maxi clock uses the latest long life H2O technology to power this large display clock.
Simply add water to the body of the clock to activate it, and enjoy free energy to tell the date and time. Add water when required, typically every 6 to 12 months.
Features:
- Large high contrast LCD display
- Date and time
- Stylish and transparent sphere design
- No batteries required
>>> Available from Big Green Smile
>>> Price £9.99 + earn £0.80 cash back with MoreEco
Powerplus Gazelle – Pedal Powered Powerbank Generator
Now you can enjoy the freedom of mobile energy everywhere!
The POWERplus® Gazelle is a pedal powered power generator with an AC/DC Powerbank. Now you have everywhere at any time power available by simply power generating by cycling by yourselves. During cycling you charge the multifunction powerbank easily , so exercising and power generating at the same time!
Even an AC inverter is integrated in the powerbank so you can enjoy 220V power at max.100W. To complete the powerbank is equiped with an integrated flashlight, storage space or adapters etc and an integrated handle for easy carrying and transportation. The Powerplus Gazelle is a heavyweight addition to the PowerPlus range, offering a truly versatile portable Eco Power solution. The Gazelle is pedal powered, or can be charged by optional car adapter or the included mains adapter.
>>> Available from Big Green Smile
>>> Price £99.99 + earn £8.00 cash back with MoreEco
Freeloader Pico Solar Charger
The Freeloader Pico is designed to power virtually any portable device for free! Using advanced solar cell and li-ion battery technologies Pico will deliver power in all daylight conditions. Simply connect Pico using one of the tips provided or using the USB sync / charge cable originally supplied with your device for instant power.
Performance:
Charge up time from sun = 10 hours
Charge up time from USB = 3 hours
Time to deliver power from Pico to a device = 30 minutes
>>> Available from Eco Hamster
>>> Price £16.99 + earn £1.19 cash back with MoreEco
Powerplus Cheetah Wind-Up and Solar Powered Radio
Enjoy the freedom of music and information anywhere, anytime No more dead batteries with the POWERplus® Cheetah.
The Cheetah is an AM/FM radio with multiple charging possibilities:
- by solar energy
- by wind-up
- by USB-port of computer
- by mains socket (optional)
Now you can listen to high quality radio at any time without the risk of running out of battery power. The Cheetah is a small, lightweight, practical radio, which is easy to carry, and very practical for outside, gardening, boating, camping etc.
>>> Available from Ethical Superstore
>>> Price £19.95 + earn £1.60 cash back with MoreEco
Wattson Home Energy Meter
The Wattson – Voted Number 8 in Stuff Magazine’s Top 10 Gadgets 2007
This ingenious little white box displays the amount of electricity you are using at any given time, through a clever system of colours and numbers. Simply clip the wireless sensor onto your electricity meter (no electrician required!), and stick the Wattson somewhere you can see it (trust us, you’ll want to see it), and watch as it tallies up the power you are using in real time, and tells you the associated cost. Wander round your house switching stuff off, and you’ll see the power (and cost) savings in real time.
>>> Available from Ethical Superstore
>>> Price £99.95 + earn £7.99 cash back with MoreEco
Solar Powered Electric Shaver 
Ideal for travelling, makes a great eco gift
Being away from mains power is no reason to compromise on the way you look. This eco friendly and solar powered electric travel razor means you can be clean-shaven wherever you are. It’d make a great gift for the man in your life!
Slim and compact, its power comes from the integrated solar panel, remember to leave it in the sun to charge first!
>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store
>>> Price £15.00 + earn £1.20 cash back with MoreEco
Solar Car Battery Charger 2.6W
The Sunsei 170 solar battery charger is a 2.6W solar powered car battery maintainer that will trickle charge a 12V car battery. It’s ideal for cars, small boats, tractors and other vehicles.
It never overcharges, and connects in seconds via the cigarette lighter socket or crocodile clips.
Easily mounted on the inside of a car window using suction cups, and comes with 4ft cigarette lighter adaptor cable, 10ft battery clamp cable and 4 suction cups, so you can stick it to the inside of your windscreen.
>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store
>>> Price £39.99 + earn £3.20 cash back with MoreEco
Verio Wind Up Mp3 Player 
For music on the move, no batteries required
The Verio by PowerPlus is a wind up and rechargeable MP3 player with integrated flashlight and mobile phone charger. No more dead batteries while playing your favorite songs; just wind up the Verio for 1 minute to listen to your songs for 15-20 minutes – all for less than £40!
The Verio comes with 1 GB internal memory to ensure that you always have a huge music library available on this compact and rugged MP3 player.
>>> Available from Nigel’s Eco Store
>>> Price £39.99 + earn £3.20 cash back with MoreEco
Tefal Quick Cup
Save time and energy with the Tefal Quick Cup. Provides hot or cold water at the touch of a button. This versatile and stylish machine would compliment any office or kitchen and is perfect for tea, instant coffee or instant snacks.
- 1.5L water tank
- Heats or cools water in 3 seconds
- Uses 65% less energy than a standard kettle
- Automatic or manual pouring
- Tefal patented Optiquick heating system
- Claris anti-scale filter cartridge
- Flow Stop system for a programmable cup size
- Stainless Steel control panel
- Removable water tank
- Easy filling and dishwasher safe
- Cartridge replacement indicator
- Comes complete with Claris water filter cartridge
>>> Available from The Go Green Company
>>> Price £59.99 + earn £2.99 cash back with MoreEco
Santa Claus Hand Squeeze Torch
If you’re just looking for a cute stocking filler then we have found the perfect eco-gadget gift!
Whether for reading under the covers or making fun shapes on the wall every child should have a torch, and this Santa Claus Torch is a great eco-friendly gadget for the job this Christmas.
With no batteries needed, instead the torch is hand-squeeze operated so part of the fun of this great little gizmo is bringing it to life. Whilst educating children about the importance of renewable energy, the best thing about it is that it will never run out of juice, so there’ll never be any panic searching for extra batteries.
As well as normal flashlight operation, the Santa Claus torch can stand in an upright position, in order to act as a nightlight.
>>> Available from Natural Collection
>>> Price £4.95 + earn £0.40 cash back with MoreEco
December 5, 2009
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Happy Mais Insects and Monsters
Happy Mais brings us a simple yet revolutionary toy which encourages creative play and a great deal of fun. It’s sure to delight every eco-conscious child, and is guaranteed to be one of those toys which bigger kids and adults are dying to get their hands on too!
The Insects and Monsters Happy Mais kit contains 7 litres of Happy Mais pieces of different colours and sizes. The pieces feel great to the touch, but just wet them slightly and let the real fun begin.
As the building blocks are made from cornstarch material, it only takes a little moisture and the pieces will magically stick together to create all sorts of two and three dimensional colourful sculpted creations – pop up Insect and Monster shapes and decorations are included in the box, but the only real limit is the imagination.
Happy Mais is made from fully biodegradable and compostable GM free cornstarch, dyed with non-toxic food colourings, all of which makes this a truly eco-friendly toy.
And even better, for every box sold, the manufacturer makes a donation to the Earth Fund Association, which protects and conserves large areas of tropical rain forest.
* Box contains 7 litres of Happy Mais, plastic modelling knife, stickers, templates and a sponge to moisten the corn starch.
>>> Available from Natural Collection
>>> Price £15.95 + earn £1.08 MoreEco cash back
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December 1, 2009
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Root Viewer
Teach your children where their food comes from with this ingenious product from Toyday.
The clever design allows the developing plants to be seen right from sprouting to full harvest, making it an educational kit for all ages.
The set includes three growing tubes, wooden stand, compost, seeds and full instructions to grow an onion, carrot and radish from the included seeds.
Includes journal, to document the growing process.
>>> Available from Natural Collection
>>> Price £7.95 + earn £0.54 MoreEco cash back
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Fitness Equipment from Natural Collection
Natural Collection offer a great collection of eco-fitness equipment! Have a look at EcoTrendSpotter’s favourites below:
Gaiams Total Body Pilates
The Gaiams Total Body Pilates Kit from HaB is designed to give you a thorough resistance workout, targeting specific muscle groups for more focused exercising.
Using the resistance workout band, follow the training DVD through three 20 minute programmes focusing on the upper body, lower body and abs. Through sustained exercise you will develop all over body toning, including shoulders, biceps, triceps, abs, hips, thighs and buttocks.
>>> Price £39.95 + earn £3.19 cash back with MoreEco
Yoga Mad Organic Hand Woven Cotton Blanket
Versatile, comfortable and delightfully soft, this Cotton Yoga
Blanket from Yoga Mad is an essential prop for your yoga routine.
Made from 100% organic cotton, this natural and unbleached blanket can be folded to provide height in seated postures, and to support the head and shoulders in inversions. It can be rolled to support the neck in reclining postures and backbends; and to relieve strain on knees or ankles in poses such as The Hero.
Handwoven in India, this blanket is soft and can be folded tightly; offering good support whilst holding its shape which is the key to a good yoga blanket.
>>> Price £28.95 + earn £2.31 cash back with MoreEco
Gaiams Walking Fit Kit
Walk your way to fitness with the Gaiams Walking Fit Kit from HaB. This endurance-building workout regime is designed to get you out and about as you train, using the included multifunction pedometer to track results and monitor development.
Lead by personal trainer and former athlete Debbie Rocker, the Walking Fit Kit Audio CD is designed to set the pace as you train, varying the intensity of your workout and giving tips on technique as well as offering motivation and encouragement. Download the CD onto your own MP3 player to use the personal coaching sessions whenever and wherever you need them.
>>> Price £17.95 + earn £1.43 cash back with MoreEco
>>> Available from Natural Collection – earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
November 13, 2009
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People Tree Christmas Socks
These brightly coloured socks are especially jazzy – just perfect for Christmas time! Long slouch socks, hand-knitted with a criss-cross stripe design.
One Size only, each pair is individually made with its own colour and design.
Made in Nepal by artisans working with the Kumbeshwar Technical School in Kathmandu, which provides education, vocational training and paid employment to underprivileged workers.
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>>> Available from Natural Collection & People Tree
>>> Price £20.00 + earn £1.36 MoreEco cash back
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Natural Collection Eco-Fashion
Natural Collection have a fantastic range of women’s fashion ranging from tops to maxi-dresses and waistcoats! Check out EcoTrendSpotter’s favourite three pics from this season…
Organic Cotton Waistcoat Jacket
This organic cotton waistcoat jacket marries ethical fashion with catwalk style.
Tailored with a slim and flattering fit, this jacket is made from 100% organic cotton satin and has a v neck and mandarin collar neckline with stitch detail, 4 buttons to fasten and 2 buttons on cuff.
Lana Organic Wool Ruffled Top
Ripples of organic wool cascade down the front of this beautiful new women’s ruffled top from Lana. Made from pure organic wool, it has a wonderful drape and outstanding softness. Long sleeves, ruching for a flattering fit, and a chic crossover neckline make it perfect for elegant social occasions and weekend-wear. Available in Mocha and Black, in sizes S, M, L, XL.
Fair Trade Long Strappy Dress
This beautiful fair trade long strappy dress from Nomads really does exude summer fun. With a soft flower print, flattering crossover bust with pretty crochet neckline, cotton tie back and long tiers to give you freedom to move. Made from cotton voile.
Garment Length: 134cm. This fabulous cotton block printed top comes from a fair trade producer in India. Using methods that have been passed down for generations, these classic and elegant designs are printed and dyed using ancient techniques.
>>> Available from Natural Collection – Earn 8% cash back with MoreEco
October 29, 2009
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6 in 1 Solar Toy
The only thing better than a brand new, ‘green’ toy, is one that transforms into six toys! Animated by sunshine, the 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit is a great introduction to the use of alternative energy, solar power in particular, and the benefits of gadgets being multifunctional.
The 6 in 1 Solar Robot comes with large, easy to read, do-it-yourself instructions, and includes 37 parts that can be transformed into six different robotic toys: a robotic dog, boat, car, windmill and two types of airplanes (moving or desktop).
Start by building the central solar motor, and then follow the instructions for your chosen design. When you’ve mastered one, you can simply deconstruct, and start again for hours of fun.
The 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit is easy enough for older children to assemble, requiring a limited amount of skill to bring all six versions to life. The best part of the construction process is that it requires no screws.
>> Price £14.95 + earn £1.04 MoreEco cash Back
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October 1, 2009
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Back To School – Part 2 Stationery
From the best in fairtrade notepads to eco-friendly pens EcoTrendSpotter have found some great eco products for your child’s pencil case!
Recycled Stationery Set – £18.99 at EcoOutlet
The stationery set contains a wealth of colourful products manufactured using recycled CD cases, retail packaging, polystyrene packaging and car tyres. Also included in the pack is a set of colouring pencils sourced from well managed forests.
All products are UK manufactured using UK produced recycled materials.
Remarkable A4 Recycled Ring Binder (A4 Purple) -£3.50 at Ethical Superstore
The UK uses enormous amounts of packaging in retail each year, and far too much of it gets thrown away. The brainy inventors at Remarkable have reduced the scrap heaps to create funky and functional gadgets great for the school or office!
This eye-catching purple A4 ring binder is made from recycled retail packaging; perhaps clothes packaging or bags, perhaps that wasteful excess packaging from the supermarket, or maybe gift packing.
Remarkable Recycled Tyre Pencil Case (Pink) – £4.00 at Ethical Supertstore
Cars are very handy for getting from A to B, but they aren’t the most eco-friendly invention around. However those clever folk at Remarkable are working on the problem, and are on the case with some pretty ingenious recycling.
This snazzy pencil case used to be a car tyre – how clever is that?! They have taken old tyres which otherwise end up on landfills, ground them down and reformed them into these handy little pouches.
Large enough to hold all the stationery you might need, but dinky and smart enough to carry with you to school or to the office, and the design printed on the front tells the story – this pencil case used to be a car tyre – Remarkable!
Remarkable Recycled Colouring Pens (Pack of 10) – £4.99 at Ethical Superstore
Take some old crisp packets, carpets off-cuts, bits of old car and almost anything else, mix it all together with a bit of Remarkable genius and you get these 10 jazzy coloured Recycled Colouring Pens. With thick tips and bright water based ink, nothing ever need be in plain old black and white ever again!
A4 Hardwirebound Notebook – from £4.95 Natural Collection
This great item of recycled stationery is sure to give your home or office an eco friendly twist.
100% recycled, premium 90gsm paper for an environment-friendly alternative with minimal show-through. Contents page and handy conversion tables included. Sturdy casebound books have ribbon page marker and sewn, tamper-resistant pages. Practical hardback wirebound books, lay flat or fold fully back for ease of use. Contemporary polypropylene wirebound books feature an elastic closure strap to secure loose notes.
i-Glu – 50ml Sponge Applicator - £2.95 at Natural Collection
Iglu is the new and unique environmentally friendly glue. It is completely repositional, washable, biodegradable, and comes in 100% recyclable packaging.
This sponge applicator is the perfect companion to your Iglu collection.
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August 26, 2009
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Recycled Patagonia Rain Shell Jacket
Rain, wind, cold followed by more rain wind cold. This is my current daily routine when going in to the Eco Trend Spotter Office. Therefore I have decide to add the Recycled Patagonia Rain Shell Jacket to my christmas list.
Patagonia, pioneers and specialists in ecological outdoor clothing have brought out this fantastic, stylish, storm-proof anorak made from recycled material. Tested under the worst conditions, this eco-friendly jacket delivers exceptional performance to get you home dry. The slick Rain Shell technology combines two layers: an outer, breathable, rainproof layer and an inner mesh lining – both made from recycled polyester.
Zip-up and Get Home in Style
As well as the ‘H2No’ barrier this jacket has a range of useful functions. It’s got a 2-way zipper with storm flap; a zip-off hood; a soft micro-fleece-backed chin flap; a drawcord hem; and plenty of pockets. The regular fit accomodates layers.
Key Features:
Inner and outer layers made from recycled polyester; 2-way zipper with storm flap; zip-off hood; microfleece-backed chin flap; drawcord hem; plenty of pockets; drawstring hem; loop closure on cuffs.
Patagonia
We’re proud to introduce a fantastic new range of clothing from Patagonia. Patagonia is one of the true pioneers of ecological clothing. For 30 years, they have been dedicated to producing top quality outdoor clothing, whilst maintaining the highest environmental credentials.
Stockist: Natural Collection
Price: £119
MoreEco Points: 708
November 23, 2008
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