Tag: Ethical - Page 5
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EU Passes New Rules That Limit Animal Testing
Each year in the EU nearly 12 million animals are experimented upon in the name of scientific research - but all that is set to change as stricter legislation on testing was passed today by the European Parliament. Among the
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Timberland's Earthkeepers Grant Goes to Worthy Projects
What a great name for a grant: the 2010 Timberland Earthkeepers Grant. The winners of the prize really are keepers of the environment; they include an urban orchard, a guerrilla gardening scheme, a city farm and an
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Urban Decay Expands Vegan Line With Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette
Being vegan can be tough if you love cosmetics. Finding animal-free eyeshadows and mascaras isn't easy to
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The Sustainability Institute Makes the Case for Corporate Responsibility
If the corporate responsibility (CR) movement has had one overriding success, it's that it's done a great job communicating the advantages business sustainability can bring to the environment and society at large.
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Study Shows How Organic Labels Trick People Into Eating More
Three years ago we were appalled when Organic Oreos were launched, convinced that the organic label was being misused to make a fat and calorie rich product somehow healthier. Now a new study, reported in Livescience, confirms
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Handmade Eco Jewellery Hits the Mainstream
Ethical jewellery is hitting the mainstream now. There are more and more designers working with ethical materials and the public is becoming more interested and concerned about the provenance of their jewels. This year,
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Ethical Consumer Asks: Who Makes Ethical Outdoor Gear?
Ethical Consumer is a British not-for-profit co-operative, who are, in their own words, "dedicated to the promotion of universal human rights, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. We produce independent research
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World Cup's African Vibe Hits the Fashion World
It's in the air: that African vibe is hitting music, t.v. and the fashion scene. Vibrant, colourful and wild prints are de rigeur for this summer's sun dresses; on the catwalk and in the shops.
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Pikolinos, a Spanish Shoe Company Works with Maasai Women in Kenya
Years ago we wrote about the Spanish shoe company Pikolinos when they obtained the EU flower label. Since then they have made a stronger statement about their environmental commitment. This summer collection takes their sustainable
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Will Elena Kagan Be an Advocate for the Environment?
Elena Kagan has been described as methodical and pragmatic—good traits, it seems, for a judge—but what's her opinion on the environment?
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Do Animals Deserve a Little Privacy?
One of the reasons nature documentaries are so popular is because they often present a side of wildlife normally reserved for biologists who spend months studying them. In recent years, advances in technology has given filmmakers access to capture
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Innocent Drinks Sells (Out?) Some More to Coca Cola
A year ago, Innocent drinks, the little British smoothie business that grew and grew, sold 18% of their company to Coca Cola for £30M. Started up by three young students a decade before, they were adamant that their
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7 Mutant Animals Created by (Mad) Science: Amazing or Disturbing?
The promises of genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms have been touted for decades. Tinkering with
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Should Terracycle Partner with Tobacco Butts?
TerraCycle's goal is singular: To solve the problem of waste. We have not taken positions on the products that we collect, similar to how recycling companies accept products of any brand that fit their capacity to recycle.
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What Animals Can Teach Us About God
There is a new player in the animal rights game...one that could be a game changer. It seems that when the topic of animal rights comes up, emotions are stirred on all sides. Millions support the basic
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Green & Black Chocolate Goes Fairtrade in the USA
Green & Black chocolate, which has always been organic, is now going Fairtrade in the USA and the world by the end of the year. Great news for the Fairtrade farmers and for us, as ethical chocolate eaters.
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Emma Watson Designs with People Tree
Last year TreeHugger had the scoop that Emma Watson, that's Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, was going to launch her own line of eco-clothing. But who with? She wasn't letting on. Now the word is out: she has teamed up
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African Soccer Team Jerseys by Puma will Promote Biodiversity at World Cup
Guest blogger Cara Smusiak is a journalist and regular contributor to NaturallySavvy.com's Naturally Green
