Marie Claire goes eco chic

To help do my bit for the planet, I turn my washing down to 30 degrees!
Comment by Ruth Doherty, contributing editor, marieclaire.co.uk on April 30 08:35

To help do my bit for the planet, I recycle magazines, newspapers, glass bottles - and I get public transport everywhere.
Comment by Carla Bevan, Editor, marieclaire.co.uk on April 30 08:36

To help do my bit for the planet, I recycle and buy vintage
Comment by Emma Sibbles, Assistant Commissioning Editor, Marie Claire on April 30 08:46

To help do my bit for the planet, I turn the tap off when I'm brushing my teeth (it saves water!)
Comment by Lucy Morris, Senior Designer, Marie Claire on April 30 08:48

To help do my bit for the planet I am giving up shopping for new clothes for one whole year and planning on getting by with the things I already own. I'm writing about it at hollyisstoppingshopping.blogspot.com so wish me luck!
Comment by Holly on April 30 17:47

To do my bit for the planet i am planning to walk more, and use reuseable bags at the supermarket.. - Unfortunatly i bought the latest Marie Claire and didnt get the body butter which i was looking forward to! Ahh well it just means ill have to raid the body shop instead!!

Comment by Bethany Raggett on May 01 20:43

Bravo Marie Claire!
I live in Scotland and I now try to take the sleeper or train not plane, when travelling south but Scotrail needs to help too. My last sleeper was an hour and a half late into Euston.

Comment by Fi Bird on May 03 09:05

To help do my bit for the planet, I'm trying to get every couple who contracts me to organize their wedding to do at least one thing on their wedding day that will make a difference. These are some of the things they could consider - use local food, buy British grown flowers, source seasonally, have all their waste recycled, donate their decorations to a local hospice, cut down their and their guests travel, honeymoon in the UK, send e-invites, buy UK made outfits and jewellery. See more hints and tips at www.greenunion.co.uk
Comment by Rosie Ames on May 03 15:16

To help do my bit for the environment my friends and I are going camping in North Yorkshire this summer (fingers crossed for good weather!). I will also try to change the world by working with my fabulous friends/colleagues Hanneke and Rachel to launch our eco-fashion label si:su's first collection (S/S 09).
Comment by Helen Stew, eco-fashion designer at si:su, www.si-su.com on May 04 13:28

I have to say I'm finding the June issue a great source of info as I am trying to shop ethically in the future.

I am also impressed by the introduction of a recyclable, paper bag to hold the luscious free gift! The degradable plastic bag used before was a welcomed step in the right direction, but I feel that a paper bag is a lot easier for readers to recycle/compost.

Thanks!
Comment by Mrs P on May 04 19:18

I recycle as much as I can and try to take public transport where possible. I've just returned from a trip to Bath on the train and it was much more relaxing than battling with the bank holiday traffic; not too expensive either. I've also changed over to low energy lightbulbs, which are no longer the garish, flickery things they used to be. I can't tell the difference and am now saving loads of cash. I do wish magazines used more recycled materials though. Is this possible or do i need to resort to online mags only???
Comment by Susan Jones on May 05 16:51

well done to marie claire, i have only bought your mag today because it's gone green! i hope the paper bag stays. after reading 'Green is the new black' I have tried to become an ethical consumer (possibly an oxymoron there!) and feel i still have a lot to improve on.
I am going to try to encourage our economy driven Prime Minister to do the same, it's shocking how many eco 'promises' that man has failed to fulfil... it cannot be all about money Gordon, cash will be no good if there is no world left to enjoy!
one thing that did get my goat in this month's issue... why are you still allowing such unethical ads in your mag?? cars, dove (who use palm oil), loreal with their dodgy animal testing history, matalan and the £5 undies.... i know you need ads to get the mag out there but is there any future of abolishing unethical ads??? it just felt a little bit contradictory...
Comment by Laura Law on May 05 19:58

Dear Marie Claire,

I was so, so pleased and enthused that you have taken being 'green' so seriously! I bought your magazine 2 days ago and have read it from cover to cover! I loved it!

I sincerely hope the Fashion with a Heart will continue to feature.

There are so many fabulous online boutiques and fair trade/green/ethical companies out there. Previously I always searched on directories such as Living Ethically, Green England and New Consumer. I found great fair trade boutiques such as www.bobelle.co.uk, www.ethicsgirls.co.uk and www.organiclinker.com. All of these are fantastic and I are perfect for gifts. However I really found your ethical and gren beauty sections of particular interest!

Thank you and I cannot wait for the next issue!

Rebecca
Comment by Rebecca on May 15 10:27

Dear Marie Claire,

I really must complain about your eco-chic issue, there really wasn't much thought put into the brown packaging which contained the magazine and coconut body butter. I have still to find an issue which actually still has the body butter in it, all the brown packaging is torn!


Comment by Rachel on May 19 22:03

Dear Marie Claire,

I loved the magazine being wrapped in paper rather than plastic, can you make this permanent please?
Comment by Narelle Cunnett on May 22 15:07

I wanted to drop a line and say how impressed I am by the eco chic edition of Marie Claire. I was an avid reader in the past, and this is the first time that I have read the magazine in a while – but I am in love with you guys all over again.
After lots of reading and research, I had contemplating the best way of protecting the environment while being stylish at the same time. Although I try to buy vintage or second hand items, (or swap!) When I am ready to buy something new I will be leafing through Marie Claire to get some ethical inspiration! Wonderful initiative!

Amma Adjubi

Comment by Amma Adjubi on May 30 15:47

WOW WANT AN IMPACT YOUR GREEN ADDITION MADE I DO NOT OFTEN BUY MAGAZINES AND READ EVERY PAGE.I AM MOVING HOUSE AND HAVE DECIDED TO GO COMPLETELY ECO FRIENDLY NEW HOUSE NEW START. I ALREADY RECYCLE BUT I AM PHASING OUT ALL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND REPLACING WITH ECO FRIENDLY. AS YOU CAN GET SOME FAB PRODUCTS THAT ARE GREAT! ALL THE SUPERMARKETS ARE STOCKING MORE ECO FRIENDLY CLEANING PRODUCTS BUT NO TOILETRIES AND STILL HEAVILY PACKAGING FRUIT/VEG AND MEATS. I'VE STARTED USING LOCAL FRUIT AND VEG SHOP AND BUTTERS WITH NO PACKAGING TAKING MY OWN TUPPERWARE. I HAVE EVEN STARTED GROWING MY OWN VEG AND ENJOYING EVERY MOMENT THANKS FOR THE LIFESTYLE CHANGE! WHERE EVEN GOING TO A FEATHERDOWN FARM FOR OUR HOLIDAY!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WHAT AN INSPIRATION LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT ISSUE! JACQUI
Comment by JACQUI BUMBRA on June 03 14:46

Dear Marie Claire

I am a student aged 17 and I would just like to say how much I enjoyed reading your eco special edition, I think that you have inspired many of my friends to become greener and to think about what impact they have on the environment; me included :) I hope you continue to be "fashion with a heart" you are the most inspiring magazine. Thank you again for your amazing issue and keep going green! peace xx
Comment by Julia on June 17 13:49