‘Pure’ Beauty
Having already mastered the technical side of low energy DAB radios Pure are evidently turning their attentions to the aesthetic with this new model, the Pure EVOKE Mio. If it isn’t the flagship of the range then it really should be given how outright pretty it is…
Available both on our website and in store the Mio is by far the prettiest DAB going, be it in Red, Black, ‘Chocolate’, ‘Candy’ or ‘Moss’ (that’s brown, pink and green for the uninitiated) and, of course, it’s packed with all the functionality you’d expect from Pure.
Ecover Re-fills
With more and more people starting to use the Ecover range of ecologically sound cleaning products instead of the chemical packed alternatives Karavan Eco remains devoted to supporting them; not only do we sell an extensive range of Ecover items in store (Washing Up Liquid, Fabric Softener, Hand Soaps, Multi-Purpose Cleaners and many more) but we also offer a re-fill service for Washing Up Liquid, Fabric Softener and Laundry Liquid. Just bring in your empty bottles and we’ll top them up for you! It’ll cost both you and the environment less than buying a whole new bottle. And who knows, you might even want to have a browse while you’re here!
Summer Reading
Forget Dan Brown and J.K. Rowling and make this Summer a greener one with Karavan Eco and a range of new Eco and life orientated titles including:
Grow Your Own Drugs by James Wong
Whether you’re struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. With easy recipes ethnobotanist James Wong shows how to make simple creams, salves, teas and much, much more from the stuff growing in your window box, the local garden centre or in the hedgerows. Using the flowers, fruit, roots, trees, vegetables and herbs that are all around us James provides preparations to help relieve a whole range of common conditions, including acne, anxiety, cold sores and general aches and pains – plus great ideas for beauty treats such as bath bombs and shampoos. Inspired by his grandmother in Malaysia who taught him about the health-giving properties of plants, James uses his top class academic knowledge to show how easy – and cheap – it is to make creams, lotions, lozenges and more which can help relieve the symptoms of a variety of common complaints. He reveals how many plants contain the same active ingredients as over-the-counter drugs and chooses his Top 100 plants to grow or buy, complete with ideas for a whole range of uses. So unleash the power of plants and soothe the symptoms of everyday ailments the natural way.
The Forager Handbook by Miles Irving
At any time, in any place, food is there for the taking – if only we knew how and where to look. Miles Irving makes his living out of foraging – in this unique, authentic guide, he reveals the how, why, what and where of this lost art, a way of life that is becoming increasingly popular as more and more of us pursue an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. This ground-breaking handbook tells you how to recognize the rich possibilities that surround us, whether in the city or countryside. From waste ground to woodland, from cliff top to coast land, plants flourish year in, year out. Spring is when wild garlic flourishes in shady woodlands; summer is the time for marsh samphire in the salt-marshes; autumn heralds an abundance of fruits and nuts; . Many of these plants – nettles, dandelions, fat hen, sorrel – grow so profusely they are considered a nuisance. Yet they offer fantastic food possibilities and are rich in nutrients. Assiduously researched, packed with information and enlivened with anecdotes and more than 330 photographs, “The Forager Handbook” is a milestone publication marking the way forward for the future of British food. And for each plant family, Miles gives ideas for using foraged ingredients in the kitchen. With recipes from some of the most exciting chefs working in Britain today, including Sam and Sam Clark, Mark Hix and Richard Corrigan, and coverage of techniques like drying, pickling and making cordials, this book will take readers on a voyage of discovery. Foraging was something our ancestors did instinctively – this book truly connects us with our past and our future. Discover a secret world of edible possibilities – all freely available.
Eco Babies Wear Green by Michelle Sinclair & Nathalie Dion
The urban babies have gone green! Whether living life in the fast-carpool-lane, or eating locally grown produce, you’ll find these trendy tots going the extra mile to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
So while you’re out enjoying the sun don’t let the Earth overheat! All titles are available either in store or on our website.
Solid Gold
Turns out that you can’t get Greener than Gold when it comes to the Southwark Environmental Business Awards; set up by the local authority to audit businesses in the borough these awards separate the best from the rest when it comes to Eco-friendly credentials. And by taking the top prize Karavan Eco has proven that it’s completely devoted to building up a sustainable and proactive business. So congratulations to us! 
Sustainable Communities Day!
As the final part of our series of events, following on from the highly successful Cycling and Gardening days we’re happy to tell you that this coming Sunday we’ll be holding a Sustainable Communities day. From 12-4 at and around 167 Lordship Lane we’ll be hosting a range of community action groups, local organisations and generally useful stuff for you to come and have a look at, so stroll down and see what’s going on!
And if you’re interested videos from our gardening day can be found here, courtesy of the fantabulous Felix over at You and I Skills.
Welcome to Karavan Eco!
Welcome to the new Karavan Eco blog! We’ll be bringing you news about our latest products and planned events as well as general news from the Green World, feel free to ask any questions you may have here or to follow our Twitter stream for any other snippets of news.
