ETHICAL Shopper Feature by Natalie Kelly
This issue’s featured products all come from UK AWARE 09 exhibitors. To win visit www.sustainedmagazine.com Hubcap Penguin | An innovative and exciting example of creative recycling, this proud penguin sculpture is formed entirely from unwanted hubcaps to amazing, robot-look effect. With other one-off pieces also available, prices are on request, at Hubcap Creatures. www.hubcapcreatures.com
Chic Cabinet | With a motto of ‘waste not, want not’ Katie Ramsden has embarked on designing high-end furniture from reclaimed pieces found in junkyards or skips plus unloved pieces needing a new lease of life. Ideal for storing sewing kit, blankets or books, it is priced on request, at Junkyard Chic. Tel: 01604 620163. www.junkyardchic.co.uk
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Bird Feeder | Give our feathered friends a safe and stylish place to dine with this charming, house-like bird feeder. It can be suspended or wall-mounted so you can welcome their beautiful morning song outside your window. £12 at Nether Wallop Trading. Tel: 01264 355553. www.netherwalloptrading.com
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Lemon Tree | Enjoy a relaxed afternoon sipping a refreshing herbal tea, ice-cold beer or healthy smoothy given a zesty twist with home-grown, vitamin C packed lemons. Brightening up a patio with its three or four crops a year, this evergreen tree costs £50. Tel: 0845 241 8733. www.tree2mydoor.com
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Gladys Slippers | Keep toes toasty with these snuggest knitted indoor slippers. With a cute button detail and an adjustable strap, they cost £45 at Keep & Share. Why not select other pieces, such as cardigans and jumpers, from the quality collection to match? Tel: 01432 851162. www.keepandshare.co.uk