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Simple solutions to save the planet
On 19/07/2010 in Green Living
Encourage children to care for the environment with these five fun suggestions
to school with one or two adults – is an excellent way to get a bit of exercise before school, save fuel and also save the environment. A triple whammy! If a Walking Bus is not possible, then start up a lift-share scheme. Instead of each pupil coming
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Highly Commended Best Eco Toy 2012 - Soft Toy Tots
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Inventive, inspirational and kind to the environment too
Made entirely from recycled and recyclable materials, these handmade rag dolls are just the right size for a toddler’s clothes.Soft Toy Tots £40 by Oobicoo Find out... Which fabulous toy won our Best Eco Toy categoryPlus Junior takes a look at dolls through the decades
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Highly Commended Best Eco Toy 2012 - Eco Town
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Inventive, inspirational and kind to the environment too
A brilliant board game where players construct a town with trees, recycling and rain water tanks. Edutainment at its best. Eco Town £20 by WonderworldFind out... Which fabulous toy won our Best Eco Toy category
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Winner Best Eco Toy 2012 - Wishbone Flip
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Inventive, inspirational and kind to the environment too
Stylish good looks certainly don’t equal any compromise on the fun factor of this ingenious three-in-one wooden toy that starts life as a rocker, then a push toy and ride-on, ensuring enduring longevity.Wishbone Flip £120, by Cheeky RascalsDon't miss... Find out who won our Junio...
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7 secrets to a greener Christmas
By Kelly Beswick on 27/10/2010 in Green Living
Do your bit for the environment this festive season
1. Don’t forget to pack a stash of old carrier bags when you go Christmas present shopping. Okay, so they might not look as attractive as brand new ones, but it’s far more eco-friendly.2. If you must send traditional paper Christmas cards, as opposed to e-cards, make sure t...
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Shopping in Style
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/06/2011 in Mummy time
Brighty and funky, the new bags from Envirosax are great for the environment too. No wonder DKNY is a fan!
What do Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have in common? They are both fans of Envirosax reusable bags. How many plastic bags do you use with your shopping? We're very much hoping you're gonna say 'None!' because there's absolutely no excuse for using environmentally unfriendly...
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Beaneasy Dream
By Lucy Phillips on 28/05/2011 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
Highly Commended in our Best Cot Design category
Beaneasy Dream €1,295 Designed to echo the shape of a mother’s womb, the ethos of the Beaneasy Dream is all about cocooning your baby in safe and snug surroundings to provide the perfect secure, nurturing environment. Judges’ comment“There’s a
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Earthborn Paints
By Junior on 01/07/2009 in Interiors
Give your walls a splash of gorgeous and eco-friendly paint
Warm, radiant and good for the environment, Earthborn Paints have created a gorgeous range of clay and water based paints that are free of oils, acrylics and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Earthborn are the only paint company in the UK
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Winner Best Eco Nappy 2012 - Naty
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
The eco-pioneers who are leading the nappy revolution
Natty nappies are designed with baby, parent and the environment in mind. The disposable nappies are made from renewable and natural materials and keep oil-based plastics (that traditional nappies are made from) away from your baby's delicate skin
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 in Days Out
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
environment, here families are free to wander through the park’s 500 acres without constraint, interacting with nature and modern sculpture alike. This combination of down to earth accessibility and a collection of sculptures by some of the leading artists
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