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Vicky - who has written 234 posts on Green Girls Global Blog.

Vicky coordinates the GGG blogs and is co-founder of the ethical website design team Make Hay. Make Hay build beautiful, accessible websites and provide a green website hosting service run on wind power. Vicky is involved with a local Fairtrade campaign group and loves crafts, design, animals and nature

Au revoir from GGG! – Green Girls Global is closed.

Posted on 31 January 2010

Please note that Green Girls Global has closed. This may not be forever but for now this is an indefinite break. We hope you continue to enjoy our past posts and stories. Thank you for visiting. The last post from Green Girls Global So this is the last post from Green Girls Global for now. [...]

Simple: Shoes for a happy planet

Posted on 17 January 2010

I recently became the lucky owner of a pair of Simple shoes. Sadly, because of all the snow here in the UK for the past couple of weeks, I’ve  not been able to wear them out and had to stick to boots, but I have been able to find out about the company that made [...]

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Help 10:10 Go Global – Cut Carbon 10% by 2010

Posted on 22 October 2009

10:10 is a clever and ambitious yet simple project which is aiming to get all sectors of the UK together, whether that’s businesses, individuals, organisations, educational institutions, to reduce their carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. Now, when I first heard about 10:10 I wondered why this project was any different to other carbon cutting [...]

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Eco Chic Weekly – 15th Oct ’09

Posted on 15 October 2009

It’s that time of the week again! Here’s our fabulous Eco Chic Weekly round up…. Fashion, Evolved Loves the Swiss organic skincare line Edelbio. Ecco*Eco Vivienne Westwood says “act fast, slow down, stop climate change”. Eco Fashion World Intimates Go Eco! Eco-Chick Get the Look: Fall make up with ethical cosmetics on Eco Diva Say [...]

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Eco Chic Weekly – 8th Oct ’09

Posted on 08 October 2009

Here’s this week’s eco style round up. Enjoy!… Fashion, Evolved Introduces you to Flora & Fauna. Ecco*Eco Ariel Clay: The Fresh Face of Eco Style Eco Fashion World DIY Fashion – Fashion for All Eco-Chick Raleigh Denim: Jeans Showcasing the Future of Style and Sustainability Eco Diva Ask the Eco Diva – What is Greenwashing? [...]

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5 Tips for Crafting Green

Posted on 06 October 2009

Crafters, or at least the crafters I know, are usually a thrifty bunch, making the most of their fabric and yarn stash, minimising on waste and re-using as much as they can. Over the past couple of years I’ve been learning crafting skills with the aim to make more things for my wardrobe and our [...]

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Eco Chic Weekly – 25th Sept ’09

Posted on 25 September 2009

We’re a little later than usual with our round up this week but as they say, good things come to those who wait…. Ecco*Eco Fair Trade line Suno’s 2010 collection Eco Fashion World Performance at the World Congress on Organic Cotton. Eco Chick Fall Eco Fashion Accessories: Drama, Color & Recycled Metal Eco Diva Juice [...]

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5 Years of Green Business at Make Hay

Posted on 18 September 2009

This September our web design business, Make Hay, turns 5 years old. At this milestone it makes us very happy to take a look back and a look around to reflect on how we’ve grown and how responsible business is becoming more mainstream. There’s still a great responsibility for the business world (including us) to [...]

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Eco Chic Weekly – 14th Sept ’09

Posted on 14 September 2009

Start your week with the wonderful Eco Chic Weekly roundup…. Ecco*Eco Organic by John Patrick – Spring/Summer 2010 collection Eco Fashion World Talk about new materials being used in eco fashion Eco-Chick MuiChic – Accessories for Autumn The Eco Diva 5 natural beauty tips (old school style!) Ethical Style Justify their fashion love Feelgood Style [...]

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GGG Makes Evolved Blogger List 2009

Posted on 14 September 2009

I’m very happy to announce that GGG has been listed in Fashion, Evolved’s 2009 ‘Evolved Blogger’ list! Amanda Quraishi of the award winning blog Fashion, Evolved is showing her appreciation for fellow writers, highlighting their individual voice, regular updates and excellent writing. Here is what the lady herself says about the Evolved Blog list: “An [...]

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