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Today's nuggets of news are all about eco towns, organic clothes, biking to work and growing our own organic veg.
Co-op compost
The Co-operative is looking to the roots of environmental problems, so to speak, and to help combat them, the retailer has just launched a peat-free compost that's FSC certified and approved by the Soil Association for use in organic gardening. Growing your own organic vegetables -- it doesn't get much greener than that.
Eco-towns a step closer
They've been on the way for a while, those eco towns. The fact that the government has now unveiled its shortlist for where the eco towns might potentially be located indicates that the thousands of carbon-neutral homes might be destined for more than the political drawing board.
Powabike wants you on the bike
Bath-based electric scooter and bike company Powabike has decided to make it as easy as possible for us to become cyclists. Not only does it offer bikes with electric motors for when we're in a rush (or need to go uphill), this month it's also offering a £150 discount on Powabike's commuter model. Just remember to sign up to a green energy tariff before you let the motor take you up that hill.
Organic kids' tees for summer
Organic kids' t-shirts brand Arabella Miller has just launched its summer collection. Animals, space-things and flowers still dominate the prints, which are made with Soil Association-certified inks. The t-shirts are available online at £13 per tee.
The one and only goes black
Equa, the only clothing shop in London which sells a variety of organic, fair trade and sustainable clothing brands, has now added the prestigious eco brand Noir to its portfolio. Pieces from the Noir Black range include an organic 'Dip-Dye' dress (£150), a puffy white organic shirt (£95) and a silver dress (£150) and leggings (£75).
03 April 2008 05:01pm
I need to get me some of that Co-Op compost for my allotment! The old hands tell me manure's the way to go, and I know they're right on value for money but I can't bear the thought of filling my car with horse poo.
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