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The TV spot "Eco-tips for jeans" demonstrates in an explanatory but fun way that we can all participate in the fight against climate change by adopting good practices during the use phase of our jeans. The United Nations Environment Programme decided to raise awareness among young people with a video clip of 30 seconds which features a couple dancing Tecktonic - a famous new dance in France - in urban and familiar surroundings.

Blood diamonds and dirty gold are notions gaining traction in the popular consciousness, and thanks to efforts by major retailers, jewelry producers and NGOs, fair and ethically traded jewels are coming to a store near you.

Ethical Design Lab intends to promote awareness of, and demand for, ethical design. Throughout the world there is a growing demand for ethically designed products from people who are more aware than ever of the impact they can have as consumers. The site is for retalers, designer and anyone interested in ethical design. It will showcase products, highlight trends and publish news.

Conventional cocoa used in Easter eggs is sprayed with toxic chemicals, uses child labour and involves traffiking people. This article shows how to make an ethical choice and offers alternative ideas to create a meaningful celebration that doesn't harm the environment, people or the planet.

A good old dilemma about leather - is it ecologically sound, is it ethically sound? Help!

Sustainability is a core part of fashion’s future and in the last decade, ecological and ethical concerns have moved from the fringes of the fashion and textile industry towards its heart...

Following the success last year of the movie Blood Diamond, consumers are increasingly aware of the role diamonds have played in funding recent wars in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Liberia and Sierra Leone.

A really interesting article from Ingle & Rhode talking about their recent trip to the Jujury region of Arentina where they some of the people who mine their gold along with members of the EcoAndina foundation – a United Nations and NGO-funded mining operation which uses the ‘green gold’ trade to fund sustainable villages and support the local communities of the Puna plateau.

Despite recycling, and buying fairtrade and organic products (and paying a premium to do it) even active, deep green consumers aren't as ethical as they think when it comes to their money, according to the results of a report from sustainable banking specialists, Triodos.  

Today is the 30th anniversary celebration of World Vegetarian Day — a day to recognize and promote the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.