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Save Your Wallet and the World...Literally!

Drink, Shop & Do Review


Drink, Shop & Do is a new establishment near King’s Cross station, where you can indeed drink, shop and do! Some of the things you can ‘Do’ are free or very cheap, as well as good for the environment, hence saving your wallet and the world! As if the metaphor isn’t literal enough already, I went along to one of their ‘Do’ evenings, and learnt how to divert an OJ carton from landfill and turn it into a wallet! My sewing skills haven’t improved since primary school, but other attendees were clearly talented.

Next class is on Thursday 7 October 2010: www.drinkshopdo.com

Ethical and Safe Belts

Josyflo belts contain hidden pockets for the wearer’s valuables, allowing you to stay safe and look fabulous! Instead of using plastic packaging materials, the producers make special bags, which are used to send the belts to the UK. These double up as re-useable shopping carriers!

www.josyflo.com

Top 2 Eco Entertainment Links

www.youandifilms.com
You and I Films were screening some inspiring short films in the solar tent at the recent Urban Green Fair in Brixton. Check out their website for new films and videos.

www.eco-tube.com
Ecotube is a similar format to Youtube, but focuses on environmental content.

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Interview: Tania from Oria Jewellery

Tania, what are the main environmentally friendly aspects of Oria Jewellery?
Oria sources our silver from Bolivia and gold from Argentina. The miners still use traditional methods, which do not involve the use of cyanide and mercury in their extraction, which are highly toxic to the environment, animals and people.

Do you think ethical jewellery and ethical clothing have different challenges?
Yes. Currently there is an extremely limited supply chain for ethical jewellery. There are a very small number of mines that produce ethically, therefore there is a limited quantity of metals and gems available to the jewellery industry.

What do you think the future holds for ethical jewellery?
Public awareness and demand is on the increase. This is pressurising jewellery manufacturers and retailers to look at how they produce and who they stock. Next year we will see the launch of Fairtrade Gold, which is extremely exciting and marks a significant milestone in acknowledging the importance of ethical sourcing. For more information and to see our full range of jewellery please visit: www.oriajewellery.co.uk

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