Mineral make-up has completely changed the way that I feel about make-up.  I still don’t wear it every day, but I do enjoy dressing up and putting on make-up when there’s an occasion. The best bit is, it’s not the end of the world if you don’t take your make-up off before bedtime.  That’s because mineral make-up doesn’t clog your pores the way regular make-up does.  Also, because it’s not chock-full of fillers, binders and fragrance, it’s less likely to upset sensitive skin, and it has sun protection qualities.

Check out the range of mineral make-up available at Pricegrabber.

Rhino Eco Friendly Rechargeable /Dynamo/Windup Radio and Flashlight
This would be the perfect thing for camping and gardening. The Rhino radio has AM/FM radio, is wind up & rechargeable. It also has a DC charger. The light is an integrated LED and the unit has an optimum charge indicator.
£24.99 from All Things Green

Neal’s Yard Organic Seaweed and Arnica foaming Bath
I don’t believe in taking baths every day, because they use too much water. But once in a while, after a hard day’s work in the garden or going for a long walk, a bath can be just the thing. This restorative foam bath contains extracts of revitalising mineral-rich seaweed, arnica and comfrey, and essential oils of lavender, juniper, lemon and pine. It’s ideal for after exercise.
£11.70 from John Lewis.

Neal’s Yard Organic Citrus Hand Wash
I love hand soap with a refreshing zing to it. This Citrus hand wash from Neal’s Yard will put me in a good mood every time I wash my hands. It contains essential oils of antiseptic lemon, cleansing orange, grapefruit and ho leaf, with mild vegetable derived detergents and foaming agents.
£6.75 from John Lewis.

Eco Friendly Newspaper Briquette Maker
This looks like such a handy gadget for making our own logs for the fire. Just got to have one. It’s a great way to recycle newspaper and save money. The free fuel you make with one of these is non-toxic and leaves a minimum of ash. The briquette maker is of metal construction, and is easy and safe to use. You just soak the paper, place it into the mould and squeeze.
£14.95 from Amazon.co.uk

Cambodian Recycled Rice Bags
These ethically produced recycled rice bags always get good press on this blog. I just love them. I’ve been wanting a couple of them for ages.
£12.95 from Firebox.com

Bye Bye Standby Energy-Saving Kit
This is the ideal solution to my video machine and set-top box energy saving debarcle. Bye Bye Standby will completely cut power to my video machine, DVD player and set-top box when they’re not in use, thereby saving the power that these devices would otherwise have consumed in Standby Mode. The pack contains one remote control to switch off the lot.
£34.99 from All Things Green

This clay-dyed organic cotton t-shirt with a “love” motif on the front is flatteringly cut in a feminine style and will make a good Christmas present for a wife or girlfriend.

Clay-dying produces lovely earthy colours that celebrate the natural world.  And because they are organic, buying one of these supports organic cotton farming, which is far kinder to the environment and to the farm workers than conventional cotton farming that makes use of loads of pesticides.

A good buy at just £12.45 including postage.

Nice towels are something that people just don’t tend to spend much money on for themselves, but lovely organic towels make a fabulously luxurious gift. They would be the perfect gift for a parent, aunt, or a young person starting out on their own.

These lovely towels from Natural Collection are made from 100% organic and Fairtrade cotton.   The cotton comes from the Chetna Cotton Project in central India. This project is run by a group of farmers from the region who work together to produce cotton which is organically grown.

The towels are available in the following colours:  Pebble, Dusky Rose, Bark, Parchment and Moss (from top to bottom in the picture).

For wives, girlfriends, Mums and sisters, organic chocolate truffles are always going to be a hit.  Who doesn’t love to be given some special chocolates?  A box of treasures just for them.  The Organic Handmade Chocolate Truffle Gift Box from Natural Collection contains 9 rich handmade mouth-watering chocolate truffles (3 Dark Chocolate Orange Champagne, 3 Milk Chocolate Coffee and 3 White Chocolate Lemon & Ginger).

These gorgeous chocolates have the Soil Association stamp of approval and are handmade by expert chocolatiers in West Sussex.   And remember, edible gifts create less waste.

Are you on the lookout for a pair of boots for stomping about in this winter?  Take a look at these.

They’re eco-friendly, made from hemp and recycled car tyres, making them extremely hard-wearing.  The soles are the part made of car tyres, and the uppers are amazing, prolific hemp, the super strong fabric that is so easy to grow and there’s no waste because all the plant is used to make hemp fabric.

Available in black and chocolate.  These boots will last, so they’re good value at £85.00.

Whether you’re at the beach, in the park, or marching up and down the high street, there’s now no need for your iPod, mobile, camera or other hand-held device to run out of juice.

The Juice Bags Solar Panel Beach Bag Tote is a biodegradable canvas bag fitted with a revolutionary thin and flexible solar charging system to ensure that you don’t miss a call, or a photo opportunity when you’re miles away from a power outlet.

It’s heavy duty and big enough to fit all your essentials into for an afternoon on the beach, or in the park, or at the allotments, or even out on the town.

But you can use it at home too to stop clocking up those carbon emissions when you recharge your mobile and other electronic wizardry.

Made in the USA. £180

I don’t know about you, but when I see the Autumn fashions becoming available I start to grasp desperately at the fading summer (great time to spend some money at the summer sales). There are still weeks of sun ahead of us, but there’s also the promise of cooler days, rusty leaves and cosy fires just glimmering over the horizon. Fortunately there’s also the delicious aspect of shopping for winter woolies, and Natural Collection have some wonderful pieces in their Autumn collection. Here are my picks.

Fair Trade Paisley Jacket - A stylish bohemian cotton velvet paisley jacket with flared sleeves, a matching waist tie and two ceramic and glass buttons. Fair Trade. £45

Lana Organic & Fairtrade Certified Cotton Dress - Versatile and comfortable knee length dress with three-quarter sleeves. Perfect to wear over jeans for ‘boho chic’. 100% organic, Fairtrade certified cotton. £29.95

Ethos Long-sleeved Organic Cotton Dress - Long-sleeved and  semi-fitted dress, this dress from Ethos, is perfect for crisp autumn evenings. Wear it belted (high waist or low waist) or over jeans.  100% organic cotton jersey.  £39.95

Summer days in the garden, at the beach or around the pool are great for our sense of wellbeing. We’re getting our daily dose of Vitamin D and looking sun kissed. But sun, salt and chlorine can take its toll on our hair. Which is where this amazing hair masque comes in. Made by Barefoot Botanicals, Rosa Fina Brilliance Hair Repair Masque is first aid for dry or sun-damaged hair. It penetrates hair with rosehip oil repairing damaged hair cuticles, while olive oil extract gives your hair back its glossy sheen.

It’s made of 100% ethically sourced plant derived ingredients, so is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Treat your hair with this once a week and banish dull locks.

Priced at £16.45

Bright colours and a retro look are all the rage this summer. Here are some of the organic summer dresses on offer this year. No need to buy cheap frocks made in sweatshops when you’ve got an ethical choice like this.