Green is trendy, there's no doubt about that - and eco chic is becoming a way of life for many who may not have considered buying earth friendly products just a few years ago. People are happily paying a premium for guilt free consumption; but is there really any such thing?

Don't throw your old socks away - recycle them! Here's 17 handy tips for making use of socks that are somewhat past their prime.

Most perfume fragrances are synthetic and often made from toxic petrochemicals derived from crude oil. There are more earth friendly alternatives and it's easy to make your own natural perfume too!

You may have seen the term "fair trade" advertised on some products or by merchants and businesses. What does the certification mean and what's the relation to the environment?