I'm on the publicity treadmill at the moment and had a long conversation with Welsh based WM magazine about Green Beach and my ethical(ish) life (article to feature in their Summer edition). The WM chat steered towards the green revolution in Wales - the organic farmers, the crafters and the trend towards ethical consumerism. Did I think that Wales was at the forefront of change for the greener good? I certainly did/do. We have the Centre for Alternative Technology, great organic producers such as Graig Farm, Rachel's Organic dairy* and of course, Howies - that's just for starters.As well as continuing to make the summer stock (available to Mail Order in the next few days), I enjoyed crafting a bespoke jewellery order for a beach wedding. Its great to get to know a customer and make something they really want and will (hopefully) cherish. We welcome bespoke orders, especially if you have old beads or pearls that are crying out to be redesigned.
Green Beach website of the week:
Its amazing how many new green and ethical retailers are springing up all over the place but you can't beat Natural Collection for a vast array of "inspiring products for a better world" (I couldn't say it better myself). Beach worthy fashion that caught my eye include tropical print organic bikini's and wear-with-everything sandals (or flip-flops - pictured) made from recycled tyres and hemp for men and women. Decorate your beach house (or bathroom) with fair traded seaside hooks and entertain the family with idea's book 'Nature's Playground'.
Organic Jac's Welsh links:
* Rachels Organic Dairy is promoting an organic yoghurt diet (10lbs in 2 weeks!) - the website is worth a peek in any case.
Also, belated congratulations to Pitstop, carwash & valet service, based in Swansea. They scooped a top Environment Agency award for recycling their water through a closed loop reed-bed recycling. Pitstop have achieved Green Dragon level 4 environmental standard - (note to self - must explore these standards for Green Beach).
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