TGF Rated Review: Jack n’Jill Children’s Toothpaste and Brush

What is it? Jack n’ Jill toothpaste and toothbrush.  Who is reviewing it? My 4 year old son. Set Up It’s an all natural, hypoallergenic toothpaste with organic ingredients, and with packaging that’s minimal, recyclable and BPA Free.   It’s a similar story with the toothbrush as it’s made of primarily from cornstarch, so that [...]

Guest Post: Slashing Your Family´s Largest Carbon Footprint Contributors

When we try to become more environmentally-friendly, many of us take such steps as buying organic foods, recycling waste materials, and encourage responsible consumption among our family members. All of these steps are certainly worthwhile and beneficial ones. But, for many of us, they do little to address the main sources that contribute to our [...]

Guest Post: Being a responsible small business owner

With consumers and businesses all over the world steadily making the switch to environmentally friendly or “green” practices, it is in every small-business owner’s best interests to move with the times and make the necessary changes. But how do busy business owners who are already knee-deep in work find the time to make this seemingly [...]

Guest Post: 5 ways to keep green this winter

Guest Post: Get Your Dog to Embrace a Green Lifestyle

Most of us who believe in environmentally-friendly living take every step possible to insure that we have a green home. We use efficient light bulbs, smart thermostats, and proper insulation in order to reduce our energy use. We compost our foods and eat organic produce. We teach our kids to recycle, reduce, and reuse. There’s [...]

Guest Post: Simple steps to making your home more energy efficient

Energy costs keep rising, each bill from your energy provider just seems to be slightly more than the last. It’s a pretty familiar tale across the UK and the unfortunate reality is that prices and costs won’t come down. Which is why so many of you out there have taken it into your hands to [...]

Hearts for your Valentine

Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and it’s worth organising your gifts now.  Hearts are the traditional symbol of love and there are some beautifully designed items out there that would make welcome gifts. This Silver & Recycled Aluminium “Fronds” Heart from Anna Clifton Jewellery caught my eye.  It’s hand-made with a sterling silver [...]

Guest Post: Trustee investment planning for an ethical pension

For many people, pensions are a black box: you put money in and buy an annuity decades later on retirement, without knowing much about what happens in between. For the ethical investor, this is an unacceptable oversight. Trustee investment planning can give you far more control over pension provision.   The majority of people with [...]

Guest Post: Your Garden Birds Need You!

Many gardens across the UK have seen the number of visiting countryside birds declining in recent years; but this isn’t always necessarily something to be worried about.  Garden bird populations fluctuate naturally throughout the year and can be affected by many different things from weather and changes in season, through to the availability of nuts [...]

Ladies Clothes from Pickled Green Clothing

I’ve recently discovered the ethical clothing retailer Pickled Green Clothing.  They choose brands that use only certified organic cotton, sustainable fabrics and recycled materials that are produced under Fair Trade conditions. This Gypsy Sleeved Top is a favourite because it’s such a pretty style to wear.  It’s made from organic cotton jersey in red or teal with an intricate floral [...]

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