You’ve probably been reading and hearing lots about Fairtrade Fortnight (25 February to 9 March 2008), but what’s all about?What is Fairtrade?Put simply, Fairtrade exists to ensure that producers receive a fair price for what they produce

Baby carrier specialists Wilkinet have jumped on the organic bandwagon with their latest offering – their classic carrier woven from fair-trade fabric. The limited edition cotton in ‘Andalucian Summer’ design is woven and dyed specially

Fairtrade Fortnight 2008 runs from 25 February to 9 March, and Babes With Babies has plenty of gorgeous products that fulfil the Fairtrade criteria. We’re particularly loving the Florence floral dress in organic cotton, £24, and the spotty bib

We may all be tightening our belts in the wake of the credit crunch, but it seems we’re not leaving our ethics behind. As we enter Fairtrade Fortnight (23 February-8 March), it’s heartening to note that recent research has shown that 92

for the Fairtrade mark or certification from the Fair Trade Labelling Organisation, as anything that carries this will have been produced by people who are paid a fair wage, with no long hours or child labour involved. It’s also worth looking for Ethical Consumer

Preparing the nursery for your new baby is a rite of passage, but before you get too bogged down with colour schemes, take some time to consider what you’re putting into the room from a health and environmental point of view. Some of the greener options may work out slightly more...

of luxurious soft toys, unbeatable bedding, opulent accessories and blissful bodycare.You can shop by category, price or brand – there’s even an organic, eco-friendly and fairtrade section, where you’ll find the irresistible Pumpuli range of hand knits

of organic, Fairtrade and natural products, for babies and mothers. This is, of course, a great place to choose nappies, but there’s so much more on offer. You’ll find plenty of choice in baby clothes and toiletries, along with gorgeous wooden toys, even

. Produced along fair-trade principles by knitters in Peruvian villages, we think these colourful, cuddly delights could only really be improved if the 100% natural fibres they use were also produced and dyed organically. Available in the UK from Millieboo

) The Soil Association/Fairtrade Foundation logo3 How many carrier bags do you gather from the shops each week?a) At least 10 – I’ve a big family to feed b) A few, especially if I’m buying clothes or need to nip into the corner shopc) None. I always carry