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The Link between Chocolate & Child Labour [Visuals]

April 5April 5Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged certifications, child labor, child slavery, chocolate, cocoa pods, easter, ecogreenlove, ethical, Fair Trade, ghana, infographic, labels, mars wrigley, Mondelez, nestleLeave a comment

The Link between Chocolate & Child Labour [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Find out how you can tell if the chocolate you are eating is connected to child slavery and some labels to guide you when purchasing chocolate.

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Goodshouse – Grünes Design @Heidelberg

August 30August 30Posted in Chit Chat greeny cornerTagged bio, eco, Fair Trade, Goodshouse, grünes design, green, green design, heidelberg, kaufhaus, veganLeave a comment

Goodshouse - Grünes Design | ecogreenlove

A while ago, around beginning of this year, we saw this Green Shop in the old town of Heidelberg. Is a bit hidden, but we went inside because the plate hanging on the gate said “Grünes Design” (german for Green Design). What a surprise, we don’t know how or why we had never seen this shop before and since when was there! But is really cool (and surprisingly big in size). It has upcycled, bio, fair-trade and vegan products: from chocolate to furniture. Everything for the home, office, personal care and education/entertainment.

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Green Diet Resolutions [Infographic]

December 19January 21Posted in Food, Sustainable GuideTagged buy local, diet, eat local, environmental impact, Fair Trade, food, food waste, green, green living, new year, organic, resolutions, sustainable, vegan, vegetarianLeave a comment

Source: Fix.com

While you’re making a list of New Year’s resolutions, consider this: instead of setting a goal to lose weight, focus on shrinking your environmental impact.

Your diet can have a significant impact on the planet. In 2016, resolve to make greener decisions about the types of foods you eat, the processes used to produce them, and the places you shop. The following seven tips will help:

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Buying Local vs. Fair Trade [Infographic]

October 29October 28Posted in FoodTagged buy local, comparison, Fair Trade, food, infographic, origins, purchase, reasonsLeave a comment

by Ethical Ocean

Is it better to purchase food locally, or to support Fair Trade efforts? Ethical Ocean created this infographic which takes a look at both options. Both sides have good reasons. What do you think? Which one do you support more?