Here at ethicTrade we think our mums are special. Then again, who doesn’t? That’s why every year, we come up with a fantastic range of ethical and fair trade gift ideas that you can purchase right from ethictrade.com.

We also think the people around the world who design and produce the lovely things we give our mums also deserve a break. That’s why we only buy from projects, cooperatives and companies who pay a fair price to their workers, don’t exploit them in any way, and provide clean and safe working conditions.

Just take a look at some of the moving stories behind the fair trade gifts ethicTrade sells.

Here are our Top 10 hot picks from 2012’s Mother’s Day Gift Range:

‘Carnaby Scarf’- A beautiful, muted stripe, eco friendly, bamboo scarf

‘Bamboozle Knee High Socks’ – Incredibly comfortable bamboo socks in a range of exciting colours

Citrus Scented Oil and Salts Gift Set -  A gorgeous bath gift set made with Fairtrade sugars

One of our bestsellers: ‘The World of Streetfood’ Recipe Book

Gifts for less than a tenner, like these great little Scented Candle Tins in a choice of four fragrances

Has your mum got a good sense of humour? Then she’ll love this funny ‘Diet Rules’ apron!

Or how about this classy square table platter – perfect for that beautifully presented dining table

We’ve got a huge range of high quality knitwear too, like this ‘Villarica’ Chullo Hat in a choice of designs

Or these matching gloves

And there are beautiful handmade knitted jumpers too, like this Chamonix Hoody

Mother’s Day in 2012 is on 18th March. Don’t be late!

Ethictrade LLP is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Here at ethicTrade we think our mums are special. Then again, who doesn’t? That’s why every year, we come up with a fantastic range of ethical and fair trade gift ideas that you can purchase right from ethictrade.com.

We also think the people around the world who design and produce the lovely things we give our mums also deserve a break. That’s why we only buy from projects, cooperatives and companies who pay a fair price to their workers, don’t exploit them in any way, and provide clean and safe working conditions.

Just take a look at some of the moving stories behind the fair trade gifts ethicTrade sells.

Here are our Top 10 hot picks from 2012’s Mother’s Day Gift Range:

‘Carnaby Scarf’- A beautiful, muted stripe, eco friendly, bamboo scarf

‘Bamboozle Knee High Socks’ – Incredibly comfortable bamboo socks in a range of exciting colours

Citrus Scented Oil and Salts Gift Set -  A gorgeous bath gift set made with Fairtrade sugars

One of our bestsellers: ‘The World of Streetfood’ Recipe Book

Gifts for less than a tenner, like these great little Scented Candle Tins in a choice of four fragrances

Has your mum got a good sense of humour? Then she’ll love this funny ‘Diet Rules’ apron!

Or how about this classy square table platter – perfect for that beautifully presented dining table

We’ve got a huge range of high quality knitwear too, like this ‘Villarica’ Chullo Hat in a choice of designs

Or these matching gloves

And there are beautiful handmade knitted jumpers too, like this Chamonix Hoody

Mother’s Day in 2012 is on 18th March. Don’t be late!

Ethictrade LLP is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Great Christmas Gifts for Her and for Him at ….. www.marketroyale.co.uk

Insist on the best…. make sure you buy 100% Bamboo Pile. All our Bamboo Bathrobes are 100% Super Soft Bamboo Pile.

Small/Medium (Size 10 to 14) – Bust size up to 124cm (49″) / Length 120cm (48″) / Sleeve Up 50cm (20″) / Sleeve Down 57cm (22.5″)

Large/X-Large (Size 16 to 20) – Bust size up to 134cm (53″) / Length 120cm (48″) / Sleeve Up 52cm (21″) / Sleeve Down 59cm (23.5″)

You will find many Bathrobes for sale, however none will give you the feel of Luxury like our Super Soft 100% Bamboo Pile Bathrobes.

All our Super Soft Bamboo Bathrobes are 420gsm offering the softest, silkiest, warmest and most absorbent Bathrobes available and all carry the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification.

Bamboo is the New Softer, Natural, Greener, Renewable and Eco Friendly material of the 21st century. It is 100% Biodegradable, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Static, Odour Resistant, Hypoallergenic, Thermo-Regulating and 3x More Absorbent than cotton, making it kinder for your skin.

At Market Royale we believe in supporting others who want to deliver a healthier planet and better working conditions, from the bank we use, to the people who make our products.

Bamboo is Better for YOU and Better for our ENVIRONMENT.

Market Royale is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

The Natural Works Company is currently offering FREE SHIPPING* on all orders until Thursday 8th December!

With indulgent gifts for men and women and plenty of great ideas for stocking fillers – it’s the perfect opportunity to tackle your Christmas list without leaving the house.  

*Applies to standard delivery only – orders must be placed by midnight 8 Dec 2011

Shop online @ www.naturalworkscompany.co.uk

The Natural Works Company is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Why not visit ethictrade.com to buy some beautiful ethical gifts this Christmas. Some of our best sellers are our leather wallets from Nepal made by a community helping people to recover from leprosy.

Ethictrade ltd is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

for quality there is no other choice

10% off Just enter GBGEO11 at checkout valid until 30/11/2011

A selection of the newly available products:

	NEW! Geoskincare natural aftershave balm (100ml) - £19.95 Geoskincare Aftershave Balm for men – a cooling aloe vera gel, that contains a unique combination of organic ingredients to soothe and calm the skin and help to eliminate post shaving roughness more info
	NEW! Geoskincare natural multi action cleanser (100ml) – £19.95 Geoskincare Multi Action Cleanser for men – the multi action cleanser has been formulated to cleanse and tone the skin. A unique combination of organic oils and geothermal silica help to calm your skin before and after shaving. more info
	NEW! Geoskincare natural daily moisturiser (100ml) – £19.95 Geoskincare Daily Moisture for men – a light yet super-effective cream that moisturises and protects. Organic olive oil, manuka honey and jojoba oil restore suppleness to the skin. more info
	NEW! Geoskincare natural face scrub (100ml) – £19.95 No need to throw toxic waste over your skin to achieve results……. Geoskincare Face Scrub for men – a mild face scrub that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and smooth. more info

For more products, moisturisers, shampoo etc… go to our health & beauty section

You will find more information on Geoskincare in the product info page. More Geoskincare Products due to be released.

Green Bear UK Limited is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

We stock a large collection of fair-trade and ethical gifts and jewellery.  We have something for every gift occasion from birthdays, Valentines Day, Christmas, Anniversaries and other special occasions.

We are currently offering Free UK Delivery on all orders, with low cost upgrades for next day and named day delivery.

Gift ideas include:

Handmade Kazuri Jewellery in many exciting colours.

A wide selection of colourful and stylish Jewellery Rolls from Earth Squared.

and a range of handmade journals from Nkuku and many more.

Keep an eye on our store at iadoreyour gifts & jewellery, we are always adding ranges from new ethical and fair-trade suppliers.

If you work for an ethical company and have a product that you think would work well on our Gifts & Jewellery store please see our new supplier page for details of how to get in touch.

iadoreyour gifts & jewellery is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Father’s Day is 19th June this year and we have a few gift ideas for you that are ethical, fun and a bit different.

We know Dads can be really difficult to buy for, so maybe we can give you some inspiration

Pucket wooden table game – NEW

This is a great gift for Father’s Day and is fun for all the family. “It’s wooden, noisy and you get to ping things. Brilliant” – Time Out, London. Players race each other to clear the discs (“pucks”) from their side of the board by catapulting them through a small hole leading to the other side (the “gate”). Any pucks that arrive on your side must be sent back before you win. These Pucket games are hand-crafted in India from sheesham and haldu wood and come complete with a cotton bag for the pucks, and pegs to adjust tension on the elastic.

This may be the perfect gift for the Dad that has everything, and will surely come out again and again at Christmases and parties for years to come. It is £49.50 with free standard delivery to the UK.

Maybe Dad’s study needs a bit of sprucing up with a few well chosen accessories? Our Timu leather journals are gorgeous, useful gifts that can be used as notebooks, diaries or even photo albums. Or perhaps he would like some stylish red soapstone bookends to keep those books in order on the shelf? Or he may need some aluminium coasters to stop those drips marking his desk?

Does Dad have a favourite armchair that has seen better days? Why not hide some of that threadbare upholstery with a cushion? We have a few cushions suitable for men that will make relaxing in the evening just a little more comfortable for him. Prices start at £18 for a complete cushion.

And if all else fails and you end up going for a mug, again, make it a fair trade mug. With maybe a matching egg cup this year? Prices start at just £3.

Fairwind is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on 19th June & for the next 10 days we’re offering 10% off orders of £20 or more* – just enter DAD11 at the checkout (valid until midnight 10 June 2011. *Excludes Purbabies range).

Find the perfect gift for your Dad whether he is sporty, loves gardening or enjoys travelling…..

♦ For busy sporty Dads,  John Masters Organics Zinc & Sage Shampoo with Conditioner is ideal.  Not only does it clean and condition the hair it also helps to reduce scalp irritation and leaves hair stronger & fuller.

♦ With its antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties, Trevarno TLC Cream is perfect for soothing & calming garden scrapes, scratches & insect bites.

♦ Labyrinth Wild Rover Traveller’s Bar is ideal for travelling. This multi-purpose cleansing bar eliminates the need to carry separate shower gel, shaving foam, shampoo & conditioner.

♦ Light & easily absorbed, Trevarno Mens Moisturiser nourishes, protects & softens the skin making it perfect to use after shaving.

For more Father’s Day inspiration shop online www.naturalworkscompany.co.uk

The Natural Works Company is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Online gift shop, good-luck-gifts.com has launched range of virtual e-Gifts to allow people to send presents over the internet in an environmentally-friendly fashion. The gifts carry an assortment of messages to cater for all types of occasions . . and people can add their own messages too.

 Designed for busy people who often don’t have the time to wait for a normal gift to arrive in the post (or by courier) – or who have maybe left things a bit late, these are easily-sent gifts that have a very low impact on the environment. They can pass on a Good Luck message, or say Congratulations, Best Wishes or With Love . . completely online.

“If nothing else, it helps brighten peoples’ lives by letting them know you are thinking of them,” say site owner and founder, Melanie Bourne. “Because we are based in Spain, many of the e-Gifts possess the magical symbol of the lucky Indalo – a well-known local good luck symbol that is reputed to offer protection and prosperity. But because the gifts are ‘virtual’, little or no harm is done to the environment.”

The e-Gifts are also an extremely useful as a means of sending a present (or wish) last minute, or even a convenient and fast solution for someone who has forgotten to send their special wish on a particular day. Of course all gifts are also available as real items too – for example ceramic tiles, porcelain plates, wall plaques, business card holders, and so on.

“Environmentally-friendly gifts with magical powers to make people feel good: What could be better!” says Melanie.

More information: good-luck-gifts.com is owned by Indalo Art . . an English-run business in Andalucia, Spain, that produces artistic jewellery and household gifts based on the good luck symbol of the Indalo – a rainbow-man figure made famous by the ancient Indian tribes like the Sioux, the Hopi and the Cree, and the neolithic civilisations of southern Spain some 4,500 years ago. Every lucky charmstone or item of jewelry is a natural, hand-crafted product. Indalo Art is involved with the art and culture of Spain, not only through the Indalo symbol but also by being active within local society – teaching art, and supporting a local centre for people with learning difficulties in order to give alumni more independence and a better quality of life.

Websites: www.good-luck-gifts.com & www.indaloart.com 

Indalo Art is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more