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Top Ten Ethical Treats for the Perfect Easter

Submitted by MikeWhelan on 21 March, 2013 - 17:00

The Easter holidays mark the beginning of Spring - a wonderful season that brings in a sense of renewal along with sprouting greenery and flowers... but are we eating the rainforest? The Rainforest Foundation UK and Ethical Consumer have surveyed over 70 of the UK's top chocolate brands on their use of palm oil or its derivatives. If rainforest destruction causes climate change and climate change is spoiling our European Spring, how can we enjoy Easter with a clear conscience? See below for our pick of delicious Easter gifts made by responsible companies.

Simon Hughes: local vehicles powered by local fuel

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Submitted by MikeWhelan on 7 April, 2010 - 20:24

Simon Hughes MP is using two London icons for his 2010 re-election campaign today.

The new EURO III engined taxi (cleanest available) was delivered yesterday by Ascott Cabs and is powered by locally-sourced, recycled biodiesel provided by Southwark-based Uptown Oil.

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Veg Oil VW Lupo - 2008 Brighton to London Eco-Rally

Submitted by MikeWhelan on 22 June, 2008 - 00:58

Just opposite the fish & chips along Madeira Drive, Paul Johanssen really entered into the spirit of the Brighton to London Eco-Rally by filling his diesel-engined Lupo on cooking oil. He was awarded the affordability prize (Navman S90i satnav) for demonstrating one of the easiest and cheapest way to avoid fossil fuels.

Lisa Rogers' Audi A4 Estate - Veg Oil Conversion by Elsbett

Submitted by Lisa Rogers on 21 June, 2008 - 00:00

With a growing family and a lifestyle that relies heavily on travelling by car, Lisa Rogers was a pioneer of DIY biofuel conversions - with the eventual aim of using locally-sourced, recycled fuel, without sacrificing drivability. With the help of Blooming Futures, her partner is currently building a filtration system which will enable them to use chip fat and other used cooking oil from their local restaurants.

Mike Whelan - Creative Director, Revolve

Mike spent much of his early youth in Africa - often helping his father make cars & motorcycles go quickly round a track - and dreamed of one day becoming a car designer. Now living in London, he prefers the speed of the bicycle through the city streets.