The textile industry has a reputation for its impact on the environment but the latest of news of river pollution in Xintang, Guangzhou will come as a shock to many wearers of the blue jeans manufactured there . The Pearl River, where an estimated 200 million pairs of jeans are made every year for around 60 foreign brands, [...]   READ MORE »

  Over the last month, we have had some really good weather and hopefully there will be lots more sunshine to come. It is generally considered to be bad for children to exposed to too much sun and scientists recommend that children wear high SPF (sun protection factor) sunscreens to block out the ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet [...]   READ MORE »

Fresh fruit and vegetables are a vital part of a healthy diet. If you choose to eat organic food, a box scheme is a great way to get fresh, local produce delivered to your door regularly. With many box schemes, you do not know what you will receive. This is a great way for you [...]   READ MORE »

If you have chosen a green and eco friendly lifestyle and would like to find out how you can bring your baby up in an eco friendly way, the eco-nomical baby guide is a great handbook covering all aspects of green living with a baby. The book is written by Joy Hatch and Rebecca Kelley, [...]   READ MORE »

The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is the recognised standard and certification for raw materials, intermediate and end products within textiles production. It test for chemicals that are prohibited or regulated by law and chemicals which are known to be harmful to health. Baby clothing and products have their own class and allowed levels. This month there have been a [...]   READ MORE »