Results tagged “Fairtrade”

By Andrew Williams

It may seem trite or irrelevant to talk about the recent social unrest in a column about green living.

These riots weren't about recycling quotas or organic vegetables.

By Andrew Williams

You can always tell when it's nearly time for the children to go back to school.

The weather starts to improve, time seems to be speeding up and all around you can hear the cry of "Why didn't the sun shine like this while we were off for six weeks?"

Following redundancy from an architectural firm, Delphine Jean-Gilles has launched her own ethical clothing range - producing t-shirts that not only make you look good but make you feel good too.

Ms Jean-Gilles, 35, who lives in Greenwich, started her company in January and is now selling her products at Greenwich Market.

By Andrew Williams

There seems to be a different music festival every weekend over the summer months. Last week Wharfers were treated to some home grown fun with the Lovebox Weekender in Victoria Park.

This week it's the turn of South London to share the music as Ben & Jerry's Sundae on the Common returns to Clapham.

By Andrew Williams

Now that the World Cup is under way it almost seems over the top for dads to get a special day in their appreciation. Nevertheless this Sunday is Father's Day, a chance to celebrate all the burnt barbecues and tales of "when I was a lad" which make our dads so special.

By Andrew Williams

This week sees the return of one of the most prestigious dates in the green calendar in London.

The Mayor's Green Procurement Code is an opportunity for businesses to showcase the steps they have taken to make their businesses greener.

By Andrew Williams

There are many battle lines being drawn in the green debate. Whether it's the third runway at Heathrow, fields of wind turbines or banning plastic bags, opinions are divided. Now a new front has opened in the ethical battle - the humble tea break.

At first glance, the decision by Nestle to move Kit Kats to a Fairtrade product can only look like good news.

By Andrew Williams

No Christmas preparations are complete without stocking up the larder, filling up the fridge and hoarding food. Without getting into the ethical minefield of excessive consumption, it's fair to say that there are probably a few festive treats we could all do without.

By Andrew Williams

Halloween is fast approaching and the Wharf will soon be awash with youngsters dressed in frightening clothes and demanding confectionery. No change there then. When the knock on the door comes, you might like to consider offering an ethical choice of sweet treats for the kids.

By Andrew Williams

The problem with having an Indian summer as we seemed to this year, with balmy September nights and sunny weekends, is that winter hits you all the harder. Hats and scarves and cosy nights in front of the fire have replaced sunshine and summer.

By Andrew Williams

We're running a great event called the Sustainable Events Summit, looking at how organisers can reduce the negative impact of their events.

One of the key aims of the day is to give people practical actions to take back to their businesses and organisations.

By Andrew Williams

Awareness is a word that's bandied around a lot at the moment.

We're always being asked to be more aware about this issue or that cause, and it can be tricky to keep track of which hot topic we're supposed to be caring about.

By Andrew Williams

Food is the centrepiece of most Christmases. From roast turkey, to turkey curry, to turkey sandwiches to turkey supreme, the gift that keeps on giving usually lasts well after the last cracker has been pulled.

By Andrew Williams

One thing I’ve never understood about Christmas – why do we have it in the middle of winter? Surely June or July would be much better, and then we could have barbecues and al fresco parties instead of huddling together for warmth.

By Andrew Williams

One of my favourite events we’re involved in this year is The Observer Food Monthly Awards.

If you haven’t entered yet the deadline is this Friday.