http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/Ethical Tweaks aims to provide bitesize ways for anyone wishing to become a more ethical consumer. Organic, Fair Trade, Environmentally Friendly, charitable or just the right thing to do. There's something for everyone here.hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/247304I didn't mean it to last, it was cheap, cheerful and did the job! We all think like that don't we? Every Day! Nothing is made to last anymore! We all know that we live in the Disposable society. Way back in 2000 The Ecologist ran an article about Toasters no less, where writers Russell Mokhiber & Robert Weissman talked about the modern consumer’s toaster buying experience. They explained the scenario most of us get into every other day – buying the latest and ‘cheapest best value’ groovy...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/244943Blogger's are all very unique and some will never go organic or buy unleaded, but for those of you thinking of just doing those small steps towards something a little more Green - I've put together advice suited to a few lifestyles so you can pick the one most suited to you. BUSY BEES WITH BUDGET If you need to get things done quickly and have a few extra pennies to put towards your Organic lifestyle you may have to use the ‘Business with Social Responsibility’ route. This means using new...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/242673At least it's here again - Vitality Show 2005! From 7th- 10th April you can go to London Olympia for a fabulous Girlie day out! Maybe you lads might be tempted? With Free food sampling from Waitrose and a whole section devoted to Organic Products - its not to be missed! Buy your tickets soon and you'll get a free haircut worth £40! Here's a list of some of the Organic Exhibitors and their stand numbers: Aubrey Organics - Au Naturel UK Inc — v622 Green People Organic Lifestyle — V610 John...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/239758It looks like he could just do it - thanks to the generosity of the public. Buying a charity single is often the first type of donation people make to charities. Some of these well meaning songs are obviously much better than others! With Amarillo, Kay has outstripped the sales of Mcfly's Comic Relief single, that has in its own right brought in huge revenues, by two to one. HMV were reporting sales of 200,000 where many of the singles topping thecharts had only sold around 40,000. Tony...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/234060'Better than Sex' chocolate...and it's virtuous - perfect! Green and Blacks started it all off...and now we have... Fairtrade Fortnight 3-16th March 2005 It all started with a chocolate bar called Maya Gold by Green and Blacks back in 1994. The ‘Fairtrade’ organisation has gone from strength to strength with over 100 retail products now proudly sporting the Fairtrade logo and supporting workers all over the world get a fair deal. This year’s theme 'check out fairtrade' aims to encourage...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/231781Maybe a bit of exercise in the garden is just what you need?!! So you may not be ready to keep your own pigs or even maintain an allotment. There are however, acres of opportunities to get closer to food production and really know the history of something you are eating! If you are a keen gardener already you might want to consider switching to organic seeds and organic compost as well as reconsidering your options for pest control and feeds. See the links below for stockists. Not got green...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/229266If you're trailing behind on the size of your lunchbox - don't panic! You can pack a big ethical punch with your lunch choices even if you tend to eat out. Here's a challenge for you - once a week take an ethical lunch! You can go to your favourite grab and go place and actively hunt out their organic and fair trade options. Alternatively if you're feeling adventurous hunt down an organic or vegan snack bar. In Nottingham, 'V1' have an Organic Burger Meal to beat anything McDonalds can do -...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/227317Those of you who work for a big corporate may be aware of the phrase 'thinking outside the box' which takes its place in the cheesy archive of office life. This week's ethical chunk focusses on small 'thinking' changes you can make in your everyday shopping exploits. When will you next go shopping? Maybe you're buying online. Think about the merits of your purchase. If you're shopping on Ebay for second hand items there are several merits. At a basic level it is the new way to recycle. You...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/225202After watching Marcel Theroux's recent documentary on the state of the planet I wondered how I could impact anything that the corporate companies were doing - they are so big and powerful - Shell, ICI, and so many others have such an impact on the planet. I recently visited the Smile.co.uk website about their ethical policies and ethical investments. This was an interesting angle. My pay comes in each month and until i spend it, my less than ethical bank invests it in companies that may not...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/EthicalTweaks/224342Maybe there is something I can do. Yup, these corporates are big and so are the problems on this planet but....if I move banks and tell my friends to do the same, can I really dent my bank's ability to use my money to fund vicious regimes in my name? Can I really make any kind of impact on the speed of the degeneration of the planet? Will I have to live like a hippy to make a difference? Will I have to give up Pepsi, driving my car, running my PC? Maybe it will be about balance in my life....