Sheep Poo Paper
I know this doesn't sound right, but it's true, you can really buy paper made from sheep's poo, and it is not any old poo, it comes from Welsh sheep and is collected from the rolling Welsh valleys!
It is available here and costs £3.99 for a set of 10 sheets and 5 envelopes, you can also read more details about how it is made.
This scrummy looking hamper contains a range of chocolate bars, chocolate biscuits and drinking chocolate, all by Green & Blacks and all organic. Why not spoil a chocolate loving dad with this hamper from Green & Blacks this Father's Day?
These attractive purses are made from organic and fairly traded cotton, they are screen painted with water-based inks in lime, blue or raspberry. Click
These beautiful crocheted baby blankets are available in blue, pink or natural. Soft cotton squares are hand crocheted together making each one unique. The blankets are also fairly traded.
This stunning lantern has been made in India from recycled tins and has been fairly traded, so those producing them receive a fair wage and other opportunities.
Drink coffee and save the planet! Well, not exactly. But you can certainly drink coffee and do a lot less damage.
Bamboo is naturally organic and sustainable, growing up to one metre every day! It is also suitable for sensitive skin as it is breathable, antibacterial and hypoallergenic, and because it is soft and silky it is just perfect for a baby.
These racing bags are designed to be used for good old fashioned sack races. They are made from jute making them environmentally friendly. These would be ideal for children's parties or just to have around in the garden this summer for some traditional fun.
This little portable charger houses a turbine that generates energy in order to charge its on-board battery. You can then use this to power-up most gadgets, from iPods and mobile phones to digital cameras and PDAs.
These attractive doorstops are made from eco-friendly Jute and filled with rice. They would make a lovely addition to a green home!
This selection of plants and seeds has been chosen to give you a wide variety of salads to keep you fed through the summer! With rising prices in the supermarkets growing your own salads and veg is one way of keeping on top of bills. Included are the following; Rocket x 20, Mizuna x 20, Mixture of lettuces x 40, Dwarf French Green Beans x 8, Beetroot x 10, Mixed tomato plants x 5, Rhubarb Chard x 6, Rainbow Chard x 6, Spinach x 10, Spring onions x 30, 1 pack of radish seeds.
This foot operated can crusher is a nifty device which we help keep your recycling neat and tidy.
This 'Enviro Battery' from The Science Museum Store is a great educational toy. A simple motor can be converted into a generator that makes hand motion turn into electrical energy which powers a light bulb. It has perfect green credentials with no battery or pollution, it just creates amazement.
Luxurious, handmade candles beautifully scented with chamomile and rosemary and pure essential oils of relaxing lavender and tension-easing eucalyptus.
These funky fridge magnets are made from recycled bottle tops.
This attractive indoor herb garden will look and smell lovely in a kitchen. Just plant the coriander, parsley, chives, and basil seeds in the trough using the compost provided and you could soon be enjoying fresh herbs with every meal.
bags by Envirosax. Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, waterproof and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags thanks to reinforced seams.
Brighten up your kitchen with one of these attractive 100% Fairtrade certified cotton aprons. They are available
Seasalt
crop, and from bamboo which thrives naturally and is 100% biodegradable. They also use organic cotton and have a range of recycled fleeces.
Click
This beautiful 'saree journal' is made using authentic Indian silk sari material.
Eco Retreats are a new and exciting way to escape those all too familiar pressures of modern life.
I've already seen quite a few wasps this year, and they were huge!, I think we may all want wasp catchers this summer! This attractive set of 3 is made from recycled glass and is bee friendly, as bees can't fly vertically so will not be able to get into the trap. These wasp catchers cost £19.95 and can be bought from
Sick of picking the kids up from a party and seeing their party bag filled with mini-mars bars, gobstoppers and various pieces of tat? Worry not, you can be spared having to dish out the same thing and both the kids and their parents will appreciate it.
This gorgeous crochet rug has been made by women in Bangladesh and fairly traded. It has a fish and flower design and will brighten up any bedroom or playroom.
Just hang this attractive solar powered gadget inside or outside, it doesn't matter as long as it is somewhere sunny. Once it is warmed up the solar cell inside will start this eco-ornament spinning. The holographic strips will reflect beautiful light around the room and the brighter the sunshine the faster it will spin.
With this new device you can extend the battery life of throwaway batteries by 10 times or more. All the main battery classes can be recharged up to four at a time.
This gift box of minature creams and washes is an ideal gift for a new baby. All products are completely organic and natural, the set includes a lavender wash, chamomile wash, mum and baby moisturiser and a baby salve.
This 6oz stainless steel hip flask is covered with genuine cork skin which is in turn imprinted with a nautical map and trimmed with leather.
These funky and original coasters would make great new home gifts or birthday presents for music lovers. They are made from the centre sections of old unwanted vinyl records, so are eco-friendly as well as being very cool! They are available
Available
Nothing beats the convenience of pressing the standby button on your remote, but few people realise that this still uses a shocking 70% of the electricity consumed when switched on.
This attractive
These beer bottle goblets have been made from Sol beer bottles headed for the landfill, they are 100% recycled and will make an interesting conversation piece! Also available are versions made from Corona or Grolsch bottles.
This would make a great gift to take a long to an afternoon tea invitation, it would be different to a bunch of flowers that's for sure! The gift box includes three tea towels, two patterened and one plain, made from organic fairtraded cotton.
heads, the hats are very, very, cute and made from 100% organic cotton. Available from the excellent Adili
These bins are an excellent re-use of a material (tin) which has created some very unique and boldly stylish recycled bins for the home or office.
There are not many Organic wines to be found on the shelves of the UK's leading supermarket chains.
This gift box is packed with practical, useful and indulgent products to help ease a mother-to-be through her pregnancy. The box includes Organic Mother's Bath Oil, Organic Mother's Massage Oil, Organic Mother's Balm, Calm Spritzer and Organic cotton flannel.
This
The innovative EcoStapler™ will clip up to 3 pages together by a clever cutting and folding action which happens as you clip. It is perfect for home and office use – it's pocket sized. It is also ideal for attaching cheques to payment slips or similar cases where paper clips or staples cannot be used.
The Trio Bin is a practical recycling replacement for the traditional kitchen bin.
The presentation of these nine different soaps is stunning, all are handmade and use only the purest essential oils. The different soaps include, lavender, tea-tree, star anise, orange, cinnamon, cedarwood, rosemary, mint and geranium.
This handy little gadget is just perfect if you (or someone you know) does a lot of travelling around the globe or simply spends a lot of time overseas or away from plug sockets. On the eXplorer version of this device there is a folding solar panel and a handy LCD screen that displays remaining charge. This is just perfect for adventurous eco-types who spend time away from AC sockets. When you want some more portable power just leave it to soak up the sun for a while. A mains powered version is also available.
Urchin have a selection of hand crocheted soft toys which have been made by a group of women in Bangladesh. This is the lion but there is also a cat or bear to choose from.
Fantastic shawl collar unisex bathrobe made from wonderfully soft, pure and natural organic cotton towelling. Perfect for relaxing beside the hotel pool or around the home - makes a lovely gift or why not treat yourself.
Just a decade or so ago, if you told someone their gift was made of elephant poo it would be a surefire end to a beautiful relationship. Alas, no more. Nowadays you will be seen as some sort of 'eco-hero'.
This handmade willow wigwam will be a great addition to the garden and will be a great gift for the kids to encourage make believe games.