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A SOCIALLY AwARE LIFESTYLE MAGAzINE FOR MEN AND wOMEN
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ON CHARITY, CHERYL COLE AND THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET
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RECOGNISE MAGAzINE Editor-in-Chief: Derick Fearon
Editor: cleo Davis
Features Editor: Gwyneth harrison
Features Writer: rebecca banks
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JAMIE OLIVERThe celebrity chef and avid campaigner has just won the prestigious TED Prize
for 2010. The award, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design is
given to some of the world’s most influential “thinkers and do-ers.” Jamie,
who set up the Ministry of Food and Jamie’s School Dinners campaigns, used
his speech to hit back at the food giants for profiting from obesity.
ROBBIE wILLIAMSThe Take That heartthrob once earned £1 million to sing for one hour to
300 guests at a birthday party, and donated all the money to charity. He
is a UNICEF Ambassador, and is a supporter of their Unite against AIDS
campaign. The Angels singer also sang on the recent charity single for
Haiti. We applaud him.
We’re casting our eyes close to home to give some of our British celebs the RECOGNISE seal of approval, as well as ticking off some of those who could do a whole lot better….
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EMMA wATSONThe Harry Potter actress and style icon has launched a collection in
collaboration with ethical fashion label People Tree. The designs are aimed at
16 to 24 year olds, bringing fairtrade fashion to the younger generation. The
brainy Burberry model is acting as creative advisor, injecting her personal
style into the range. “I was excited by the idea of using fashion as a tool to
alleviate poverty and knew it was something I could help make a difference
with,” she said.
DONNA AIRDonna has teamed up with the Organic Milk Cooperative to promote the
organic way of life. “I’ve always cared about what is in the food I eat but this
becomes even more important when you have a baby and only want what’s
best for them.”
ALExA CHUNGThe stunning TV presenter and fashion icon Alexa is a charity supporter
of causes such as Terrence Higgins Trust, World AIDS Day, Friends of the
Earth’s “The Big Ask”, Product Red, Greenpeace and Attitude is Everything.
She was an Oxfam brand ambassador for ethical fashion and continues to
work with them. Her creativity to design also led to the launch of a range of
jewellery for the fair trade organisation Made Boutique.
LEONA LEwISThe X Factor sensation is now planning on creating her own ethical fashion
clothing and accessories line. She loves to wear Stella McCartney’s animal
free designs and says she is trying to make things happen as soon as she
can. “It’s a challenge mostly with shoes as I don’t wear any leather and
am very ethical about what I wear,” she told Vogue.com. Leona is also a
supporter of PETA and says she would love to do a campaign for them in the
future. “I’d definitely look to do something if it was done tastefully and for the
plight of animals everywhere around the world.”
RICkY GERVAISFunnyman Gervais is a dedicated charity supporter and was among the
celebrities involved in a new initiative to raise money for The Prostate Cancer
Charity. The online retailer manbagcompany.com let celebrities design and
customise one of its exclusive Messenger bags. The collection was then
auctioned online with all proceeds going to the charity. The comedian and
actor is also a dedicated supporter of animal rights and has spoken out
against bull fighting and fox hunting. Gervais also signed the Chrysler 300
Eco Style car for Stars For A Cause during the 67th annual Golden Globe
Awards this year.
ERIN O’CONNOR
This supermodel with a heart has long been a supporter of ethical fashion
and is a spokeswoman for TRAID. Erin recently took a trip to India to back a
group of women that have cut out the middleman in the fight for fair wages
in the garment industry. The Rajiv Nagar Embroidery Centres, an initiative
from SEWA (All India Federation of Self-Employed Women’s Associations)
have contracts directly with Monsoon, Next, H&M and Gap to avoid gross
exploitation by businessmen, which has forced some of the lowest wages
in the industry onto the highly skilled women that supply the British high
streets. Erin is working to publicise the project to British retailers.
NOT SO GOOD:JENSON BUTTONThe F1 champion Jenson Button has been voted ‘the most polluting
celebrity motorist in Britain’ according to a list compiled by the City Car
Club. The speedy driver, who owns an excessive 11 cars, has an average
CO2 emission of 383.1g/km. His 250mph Bugatti Veyron alone puts out a
massive 547g/km CO2.
STINGThe original green activist and lover of the environment set up the charity
‘The Rainforest Foundation’ to help protect them— but the bad news is that
the Rainforest Foundation was rated one of New York’s worst charities by
an American charity watchdog, Charity Navigator, after discovering only 41
percent of the money raised by their 2006 Carnegie Hall concert actually
went to programmes dedicated to saving the rainforest. Not only that but
he recently pocketed between £1m and £2m to perform for the daughter
of Uzbekistan’s despotic dictator Islam Karimov, who alongside his horrific
record on human rights has also siphoned off the Aral Sea on which is
country sits to irrigate his remote cotton fields, causing it lose 80% of its
volume. Not quite the behaviour we would expect, Sting…
VICTORIA BECkHAMWhilst we applaud her anti-fur stance, the pencil-thin fashionista’s
wardrobe is not as cruelty free as we would like; her handbag collection is
home to a rumoured 100 Birkin bags by the luxury French brand Hermes,
worth over a cool £1 million. Many of Posh’s collection are made from
crocodile skin from the Australian
saltwater animal, famed for
providing the best and most
expensive skin. Hermes’ use
of crocodile skin helps to
bump up the average price
of one of their bags to an
eye-watering £30,000 but
it’s the way in which the
skin is farmed that has got
us crying.
Using stolen eggs
the crocs are
bred in crowded
pens that bear no
resemblance to
their natural habitat
and fed on a diet of
beef and chicken
to fatten them up.
Then at the age of
three they are
cruelly killed
and skinned.
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MCDONALDS
Although the fast food chain has been under
constant scrutiny for unethical practices, it has
finally decided to clean up its act. McDonald’s
is currently pouring thousands of pounds into
investigating a lot of ‘hot air’ surrounding their
beef. They plan to carry out a three-year project
to study methane emissions from cattle on 350
farms throughout Britain. Flatulent livestock are
responsible for 4% of the UK’s carbon emissions.
Believe it or not, this gas is 23 times more powerful
than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse agent.
EEL SkIN
You might associate eel skin handbags with
the crocodile skin breeding industry, but it is
actually more ethical than you may think. In South
Korea, there is a large consumption of these sea
snakes, but their skin is a by-product and gets
discarded. With the help from designers such as
London-based Claire Watt-Smith (www.bobelle.
com) - who uses the supple and tough material
for her handbags, purses and accessories - more
and more designers are recognising this ethical
material.
GREEN & BLACkS
Green & Blacks aim to change its entire food and
beverage range worldwide to fair-trade by the
end of next year, which will make it the world’s
leading fair-trade chocolate manufacturer. Guilt
free indulgences… we like!
M·A·C COSMETICS
The make-up giant has been raising funds for
16 years to support men, women and children
living with HIV and AIDS across the globe. Spring
2010 sees the launch of two new limited edition
VIVA GLAM shades of lipstick and lipglass, with
every single penny from each sale going to the
M·A·C AIDS Fund. Props too for getting two of
our favourite ladies onboard to promote the new
colours – Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper.
HERTz / NISSAN
We’re loving Hertz car rentals. Not only do
they already offer a ‘Green Collection’ in some
European markets, which offer vehicles with CO2
outputs of less than 140g/km and are more fuel
efficient, but they’ve just announced a partnership
with Nissan to bring the new electric, zero-
emission Nissan LEAF to car rental locations in
the US and Europe in early 2011. The hatchback
seats five adults, has a range of around 100 miles
and will go on sale in Japan, the US and Europe
later on this year.
ROBIN HOOD TAx
‘Turning a crisis for the banks into an opportunity
for the world,’ this campaign led by director
Richard Curtis is backed by Gordon Brown, actor
Bill Nighy, Oxfam and UNICEF. The tax would
work by taking about 0.05% from speculative
banking transactions, which could raise hundreds
of billions of pounds every year to help fight global
poverty and climate change as well as for schools
and healthcare in the UK. While not without its
detractors the campaign has gained a significant
amount of public support since its launch.
CATHERINE zETA JONES
Zeta Jones has topped a recent poll for all the
wrong reasons. she has just been named Peta’s
worst dressed celebrity of 2010, following the
likes of madonna and aretha Franklin. Zeta Jones
has been pictured in a ‘murderous ensemble’ of
fur coat and a crocodile bag. there’s absolutely
no need to wear dead animals when there are
heaps of faux alternatives out there.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
the superpower is still allowing animal testing
for cosmetics. the eu is strides ahead of
america, with a ban on testing and sales
coming into effect last year. with american
and canadian businesses depending on sales
of their products in the eu, the companies that
are still undertaking this cruel practice will have
to get their act together and find alternatives
for product testing. or better still, the us
government can follow in the footsteps of its
european friends and ban it altogether.
RYANAIR
ryanair has been ranked in the bottom ten
of 581 firms in an ethical survey. the survey,
which placed the airline 575th, looks at the
environmental performance and corporate
social responsibility of firms. swiss company
covalence criticised ryanair’s co2 emissions,
working conditions and lack of environmental
initiatives. the budget airline charges £40 if you
forget to print your boarding pass and charges
£1 per minute for telephone assistance.
TESCO
we can’t believe tesco is still using sweatshops
in bangladesh to produce clothes. come on, if
other companies can manage, so can you. the
people making their garments are being paid
a pittance to work in horrendous conditions.
according to war on want, which runs the love
Fashion hate sweatshops campaign, the women
working across four factories are earning as
little as 7p per hour for up to 80-hour weeks.
LAMBORGHINI
the environmental Protection agency revealed
the lamborghini murcielago to be the most
environmentally unfriendly car for 2010. this
monstrosity does a paltry eight miles to the
gallon in the city and doesn’t fare much better on
the motorway, getting just 13 miles. we urge you
to leave these cars in the showroom and pick
up a more friendly set of wheels; which, for all
you super car fans out there, could be the Ferarri
F430. the italian car giant unveiled a biofuel
concept version of the F430 spider back in 2008
and they’re planning to have a hybrid version
ready for sale by 2015.
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In 1836, Charles Macintosh invented a method for combining rubber with
fabric, which was used in the first modern raincoats. The raincoat can be
notoriously unethical; once finished with, the plastic material will take forever
to biograde. That’s where Christopher Raeburn comes in. A British designer
whose work was recognised by The Ethical Fashion Forum competition,
securing him a place at London Fashion Week, Raeburn has come up with
an eco friendly alternative. We love his revolutionary raincoat designs made
from recycled parachutes. You can really take flight in the super stylish ethical
outerwear. The sleek, bright tailoring is a must-have for being caught in an
April shower and for kitting out your wardrobe for festival season. His stuff is
all about good design produced in England. However the ethical aspect of
recycling old materials such as parachutes was actually “a happy accident”.
His decision to use the particular fabric was a creative choice as his intention
is to produce clothing that is functional and will last.
The coats start from £295 for the red and white cropped parachute parka
and £430 for the yellow and white Mac. Slightly pricey but almost certainly
worth it if it keeps you dry.
available from browns Fashion
For more info visit www.christopherraeburn.com
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DKNY is launching a perfume that will do more
than just make you smell nice. Pure DKNY is
created using vanilla sourced from a CARE
project in Uganda. By partnering up with CARE,
DKNY not only use some of the best vanilla
available but also help to ensure that the charity
can continue to support women in Uganda by
educating them and enabling them to provide
for their families. The New York fashion house
has gone one step further by ensuring that the
perfume’s packaging is 100% recyclable. This
is one company that is smelling of roses… and
vanilla.
available in 100ml (£60), 50ml (£44) and
30ml (£32) from www.dkny.com and all good
retailers.
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the real heroes of the planet stepped into the
limelight on the same day as the oscars with the
announcement of the eco veggie awards 2010,
honouring the legends within the green, Fair trade
and veggie circles – the people, organisations and
products that are dedicated to making a difference.
“the eco veggie awards honour the real heroes,
not the actors. this is not make-believe, this is
real life,” says awards organiser tim barford from
bristol-based hemp firm yaoh. “we aim to focus
on the positive, not the negative, it’s the only way
forward to achieve solutions, and for this reason
we are honouring some of the brightest and biggest
achievers on the planet.”
categories include best campaigners, with sea
shepherd, Greenpeace and viva! amongst the
nominees. other categories include best veggie
Product, best Fashion and best beauty Product.
the awards are voted for by the public, with voting
running from 8 march up until midnight 29 may. the
winners of the ten categories will be announced
on sunday 30 may at the bristol eco veggie Fayre
sponsored by recoGnise maGaZine.
Following the huge success of the eco veggie
awards in reading and brighton earlier this year,
recoGnise maGaZine is really excited about
sponsoring bristol’s eco veggie Fayre, to celebrate
the eco oscars. bristol is set for a huge night out
this summer as uk hip hop artist roots manuva
headlines the Fayre, which takes place on saturday
29 may in the famous lloyds amphitheatre.
the festival will attract over 15,000 people at what
could be bristol’s biggest outdoor audience this year
– and plenty more are visiting during the weekend
as the event spans both the waterfront square and
the millennium square as well as the amphitheatre,
with an array of over 100 Fair trade, eco friendly and
veggie friendly stalls and caterers. a paradise for
anyone interested in their personal well-being, the
health of the planet, the welfare of animals and the
environment, and— of course—in having fun.
the festival runs over two days (29-30
may) and features several stages,
local talent competitions, an
art exhibition, theatre and
entertainment but it is the arrival
of roots manuva that will really
set the town alight.
‘it’s just the party bristol wanted,
and at £6 a day in advance for
adults, and £3 for kids and oaPs, it’s
at a price everyone can afford’ says
tim. ‘roots manuva is huge in bristol
and we are already experiencing heavy
demand for tickets, it looks like it could be
a sell-out. let’s give the people what they
really want – which is top quality dance
acts at a sensible price, with excellent
facilities too. sorted.’
Perfect for all ages, for anyone who
wants to make a difference, or just to
learn more, this festival is well worth a
visit.
the show opens 11am – 11pm saturday 29
may, and from 11am – 9pm sunday 30 may.
tickets are on sale in advance from
www.yaoh.co.uk/catalog
more information about this
event from tim barford on
0117 9239053
the show is organised by
yaoh and sponsored by
recoGnise maGaZine,
beanie’s health Foods,
bute island, the spark,
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T he moment I realised I was famous was at the Shutters hotel in
Santa Monica. The hotel had booked me into the Presidential
suite. The last occupant of the residential suite was Bill Clinton
and I remember myself and Celia thinking ‘This is more like it!’”
Piers Morgan is a funny sort of celebrity – the sort who, like Marmite, you
either love or hate. He’s a well-known public figure, but what for? He’s not
a singer, actor, politician or comedian. Probably, you first became aware of
him as a controversial tabloid editor – he worked on the News Of The World
from 1994, before moving to the Daily Mirror in 1995, which he helmed until
his resignation in 2004.
His fame has only grown since, though. He gave us some great TV time as
a reality TV show judge – who could forget his Simon Cowell-esque remarks
as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent? And currently, of course, there’s his new
incarnation on ITV primetime, where he’s turned his had to Parkinson-style
celebrity interviewer on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. Celebs have been
pouring their hearts out to uncle Piers and up to four million Saturday night
viewers for three series, now, and our host hasn’t lost his tabloid nose for
a story, demonstrating a sure ability to get his A-list interviewees to divulge
just that little bit more than their agent agreed to, earning him plenty of
tabloid inches and a jolly good pat on the back from the general public in
the process.
A much-anticipated show was the recent interview with Gordon Brown,
in which Piers got the Prime Minister to open up about the death of his
newborn daughter in 2002. “He welled up,” says Piers. “I mean, he didn’t
break down in tears but it was a very emotional moment in the room and I felt
very sorry for him and I think anyone who didn’t show emotion when talking
about the death of their child would be quite strange.” Filling the sensitive
interviewer shoes, he also manages to make us laugh with stunts such as
‘marrying’ Paris Hilton in Vegas. He has even dished out marital advise to
Cheryl against Ashley. “I did keep warning her about him, saying ‘He’s not
the guy for you Cheryl, you should be with someone more six foot one, called
Piers…’”
Aww, we’ll have you Piers. We like Piers because he tells it like it is. He’s not
scared to steer away from the press release. With such a wealth in celebrity
interest, we thought it was time to put Mr Know It All into the swivel chair of
RECOGNISE questioning, starting with his thoughts on celebrities endorsing
charities. Is this stuff for real?
“I feel uncomfortable sometimes about the motives of celebrities and some
charity work I see going on. I regard anything that Madonna does with deep
cynicism. There are people out there who literally view charitable work, from
what I can see, as a fashion accessory.”
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ON YOUR LYCRA David Walliams: He’s not a ladeeee, he’s a proper gentleman. We get under the Lycra of one of Britain’s funniest men...There’s nothing the Brits do better than unite for a good cause, from Children
in Need to Live Aid to the recent Haiti charity appeal. Sport Relief has been
one of the biggest examples of this in recent years, with celebrities engaging
in some unbelievable challenges and the whole country getting behind them.
Who can forget David Walliams and his (successful) mission to swim the
channel? Or last year when music and TV personalities such as Cheryl Cole
and Chris Moyles climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising more than £3.3million?
It’s not just celebrities either, the whole country has been in action, either by
taking part in their own fundraisers, or by joining one of the 1, 3 or 6-mile runs
that took place across the UK. The Sport Relief 2010 Weekend took place
from 19-21 March, and raised almost £30 million for Sport Relief causes.
David Walliams has been one of Sport Relief’s most dedicated supporters over
the last few years, eager to take part in increasingly mammoth challenges.
Four years ago he put in nine months of training to swim the 35km English
Channel, which he successfully crossed in 10 hours and 34 minutes, raising
over £1 million and picking up a special BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Award for his feat. Two years later he joined James Cracknell
for another swim, this time the 19km Strait of
Gibraltar. This year, he rallied
the troops for a non-stop
relay cycle from John
O’Groats to Lands
End.
So just what makes the Little Britain star keep stripping to the Lycra?
“I have no choice. I do what I’m told. I must be insane! Seriously, I’ve
seen what the money raised through Sport Relief can do and it really
does make a difference. That’s what keeps you going through the
tough journeys. We’ll hopefully raise a million pounds.”
The big-hearted comedian visited a homeless refuge
in India earlier this year and saw first hand some of
the thousands of suffering people. He explained,
“There was a shelter the Indian government
put up but it was only a tarpaulin tent. The kids
are filthy. Babies are lying on the ground with no
nappies on. Disease is rife, there are no toilets. There is no running water.
I just didn’t understand that there were so many people homeless in India.
It’s really heartbreaking. What have I got to moan about really? Oh God,
paparazzi photographs? Little things that wind you up, like the milk going
off. Then you come here and see some people boiling up a chicken foot in a
filthy tub and you realise how ridiculous we can be.”
But he also saw the difference that Sport Relief funds can make to these
communities. “The project educating them is just so useful because then
they have a chance at a life that is going to be better. One of the most moving
things is that although people are living in desperate situations, they are not
desperate. The still have joy in their lives, they still have human spirit. It has
not ruined their lives to the point where they cannot smile any more.”
Back to the cycling, David explained some of his worries ahead of the
challenge. “My biggest concern was that I’m not really built for cycling
because I’m kind of heavy. I’m good in the water. I’m like a whale, best
when I’m submerged!” But, unlike his underwater adventures, this time he
had some mates on hand! “I think this was a bit more fun. There was more
camaraderie because there were seven of us all taking part so that was
actually kind of exciting.”
We also wanted to know why David seems to have a special affinity with
skin-tight and revealing outfits? “You never really think these things through.
When I was swimming the Channel I didn’t think through that everyone
would see me in my Speedos, covered in grease. I don’t think some people
have ever recovered from that sight. This time people had to see me in Lycra,
which was probably equally appalling, so I apologise for that.”
It would have been laughs-a-plenty on the 1000 mile non-stop relay cycle
from John O’Groats to Lands End with the group made up of David Walliams,
Jimmy Carr, Davina McCall, Patrick Kielty, Fearne Cotton, Miranda Hart and
Russell Howard. The super seven battled blizzards, mountain peaks and
temperatures of -15 degrees Celsius, crossing the finish line after 82 hours
and raising over £1.3 million.
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EDDIE IzzARDThe comedian completed an awe-inspiring 43
marathons in 51 days in September. He covered
more than 1110 miles of England, Wales, Northern
Ireland and Scotland during the challenge and
suffered lost toenails, a damaged ankle ligament
and countless blisters. He had to bandage his feet
before each run and take daily ice baths to stop
his legs from swelling. An inspiration.
ROBBIE wILLIAMS
Recipient of the Brits Outstanding Achievement
Award this year, Robbie released ‘Morning Sun’,
the official Sport Relief song, with all profits going
to the charity. It’s Robster’s second philanthropic
single of the year, as he was also involved in
‘Everybody Hurts’, the record that brought
together many of today’s top artists to raise
money for the Helping Haiti cause.
JAMES CORDEN
Smithy took on the role of Britain’s number one
sports coach for a series of sketches he filmed
for the Sport Relief TV special. He led Jenson
Button to his F1 world title, coached Tom Daley
in the swimming pool, gave some cricketing tips
to Andrew Flintoff, had a word or two with Andy
Murray and massaged David Beckham back to
fitness. National treasure James also hosted part
of the live show with Davina McCall and took on
the six-mile Sport Relief run.
LAwRENCE DALLAGLIOEngland rugby hero Lawrence swapped balls for
bikes in February when he cycled 2800km from
Rome to Murrayfield, via Paris, Twickenham,
Cardiff and Dublin. The 26 day marathon saw him
joined by 200 fundraising cyclists and took in each
international rugby ground on the way to coincide
with the 6 Nations Tournament. The group arrived
at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on 13 March, just in
time for the Scotland v England match.
CHRISTINE BLEAkLEY The host of BBC1’s The One Show decided
there would be no better challenge for her
than to go where David Walliams had
gone before her, but this time above
the water. First-time waterskier took to
the English Channel for the Thomson
Sport Relief Water Ski Challenge. She
completed the feat in the freezing
cold, treacherous waters in just
one hour and 40 minutes, and
only fell in eight times.
HELEN SkELTON
You might not have heard of this Blue Peter
presenter, but she took on one of the most
extraordinary feats attempted for Sport Relief
ever. The 27-year-old swapped sticky-back
plastic and felt tips for a six-week trip in a
kayak as she achieved the incredible accolade
of becoming the first woman to kayak 2010
miles down the forbidding Amazon river. She
set two world records along the way, recording
the longest solo journey by kayak and the
longest distance travelled in a kayak in 24
hours by a woman.
SPORT RELIEF SPECIAL
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Well Heeled
Stand tall in our p
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ust-have
ethical heels...
heather blake £505
This fashion forward brand uses
highly eco friendly methods
of production including
environmentally friendly dyes
and shoe moulding shapes
made from
recycled plastics.
restyle her
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beyonD skin (Delilah) £143Beyond Skin is at the forefront of ethical fashion, sourcing locally to minimise their carbon footprint and using new, eco friendly fabrics.
nina Dolcetti £350
These elegant chic
shoes are constructed
to reuse off-cuts
and unwanted pre-
consumer waste. The
collection has also
introduced a series
of ethically sourced
vegetable tanned
leathers. Heels are
formed from sustainably
sourced cork and wood,
and soles comprise
largely recycled leather.
beatrix onG (Angelica), £408Beatrix Ong is associated with a host of worthwhile charities. The designer is also heavily involved in the get tested campaign drawing attention to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases within the UK.
river islanD £49.99
As a member of
the Ethical Trading
Initiative, River Island
is paving the way for a
new and responsible
thinking among high
street shops as it
promotes and attempts
to change the difficult
issues involved in
global manufacturing.
Using biodegradable
materials and recycling
are part of their
environmental policies.
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Denim doesn’t have to stop at your average pair of regular fits. We look at the brands that have restyled the working fabric into contemporary pieces while managing to stick their ethical promises.
river islanD navy desert boot £44.99 www.riverisland.com
toPman black washed denim shirt £28
www.topman.co.uk
toPman red chinos £26
www.topman.co.uk
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HEADS UPPachacuti fair trade capri coffee fleck fedora £39.90 www.pachacuti.co.uk
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toPman red chinos £26
www.topman.co.uk
kuyichi northcliff tee £50 and hooded
blue jacket £118 both made from
recycled Pet water bottles (recycled
polyeser) Daytime organic cotton blue
jeans £120
www.kuyichi.com
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him:
jacket: christoPher raeburn
from browns Focus, £295
ribbed organic vest top: Park voGel, £81
shorts: toP man, £30
bracelet: stylist’s own
shoes: moDel’s own
her:
shorts: toPshoP, £30
cardigan: beyonD retro, £15
broach: erickson beamon, £354
origami Shoes: beatrix onG, £368
skirt worn as vest: toPshoP, £25
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Shape Up
Soft structuring and subtle shades are the easiest way to look casually smart this spring
photography: EWELINA STECHNIJ
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v neck jumper: american aPParel, £51
jacket: beyonD retro, £18
jeans: monkey Genes, £39.99
pumps: G star, £85
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coat dress: eva evanovich, £510
enamel bangle: erickson beamon, £510
shoes: heather blake, £505
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blouse: Jacob kimmie, £826
skirt: beyonD retro, £15
bangle: erickson beamon, £384
shoes: heather blake, £490
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shirt: american aPParel, £15
tie: beyonD retro, £7
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“The veteran spa goers rub snow all over their
body and sometimes roll around in it,” said the
lady showing me around the £2 million makeover
spa in the basement of West London’s luxury K
West hotel. I was intrigued to know what snow
she was on about.
K Spa has introduced the first “Snow Paradise”
to the capital. Developed by the German spa
specialists, Klafs, this unique Finnish experience
invites guests to freeze their way to good
health in a cooling oasis of serenity in the finest
natural powder snow. At a tingling -15ºC, The
Snow Paradise is reminiscent of a winter-white
snowdrift. For a freezing to steaming experience,
alternate between the saunas and steam rooms.
The sudden and extreme change in temperature
stimulates the body’s circulation, and is also
beneficial for the immune system. It felt slightly
odd to walk into what felt like night time in Narnia
in my swimming costume but, you get used to
the cold. Unlike a sudden shock you get from
a plunge pool, this is more of a gradual cool to
freezing experience, which makes running (don’t
slip) into the steam room much more satisfying.
I went alone but I advise first timers to go with a
friend, as I have to be honest, it was a little scary.
Plus, snowball fights in the middle of summer are
quite novel.
K West doesn’t show off its environmental policy
with huge solar panels stuck on the roof or
candles lighting up the dining room, no. They do
it in a subtle stylish manner that one would not
pick up unless it was brought to their attention.
For example, the sheer layered luxurious curtains
hanging gracefully in reception are there to lighten
the load on the air conditioning. Unknown to
guests, the ovens are turned off in the afternoon
(unheard of in the hotel trade) and cleaning staff
are told to put in a bit of elbow grease rather
than given an armful of bright coloured chemical-
based products. Their proudest achievement is
energy saving with a saving of 28% in the past
five months.
A day membership to the spa includes full use of
the Hydrotherapy Pool, Snow Paradise, sanarium,
herbal steam room, sauna, experience showers,
footbaths, and two fitness studios, and will be
priced at £50 per adult, or £65 with lunch, and
£25 for guests staying at K West.
k west hotel & spa, richmond way, london
w14 0ax. a two-minute walk from shepherd’s
bush central line tube station.
For reservations: +44 (0)20 8008 6600
or visit www.k-west.co.uk
GO WESTWest London’s music and media hotel gets a chilling renovation
revive
FOOT BATHS WITH A VIEW
OF THE SNOW ROOM
“I’M SURE THE FROZEN PEAS ARE HERE SOMEWHERE”
THE SNOW PARADISE ROOM K WEST’S
PLUNGE POOL ALTERNATIVE
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF A SAUNA
AND STEAM ROOM IN THE SPA’S SANARIUM
HAVE A WEST IN THE SPA’S LOUNGE AREA
words: CLEO DAVIS
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STRESSis it all getting a bit
much? it’s not quite
holiday season yet so
we got andrea sangster,
director of the stress
management society to
offer some advice to address
your stress.
• Cut out the caffeine – If you’re stressed,
stop drinking coffee. caffeine is a stimulant
that prompts the body to produce cortisol,
a substance designed to put you in a state
of high alert. so a cup of coffee is only ever
going to pump you up, never relax you. switch
to decaff or, even better, good old water.
• Get active – Stress makes the body produce
adrenaline which for thousands of years has
prepared man for ‘fight or flight’ situations.
but high adrenalin is not healthy for the human
body over the long term. exercise is the
perfect way to burn off the excess, whilst also
producing serotonin – the happy hormone –
which will help improve your mood. so when
tension mounts get to the gym, go for a run or
take a brisk walk.
• Chill out – Choose a stress-reduction
method you like and use it daily. For
convenience try self-hypnosis or creative
visualisation – very powerful methods that can
be done discreetly anywhere. Get a free audio
download by registering on the factsheet
page at http://www.stress.org.uk. or think up
a self-affirming mantra to repeat to yourself
whenever you feel tense (eg ‘i deserve calm in
my life’, or ‘i have a choice in every situation’).
• Hit the sack – Sleep is essential to rest your
body and mind. are you getting enough? if you
need an alarm to drag you to consciousness
in the morning, the answer is no. what’s more,
you’ve been deprived for so long that you’ve
forgotten how fantastic it feels to wake up
naturally, fully rested. challenge yourself to
go to bed every night for a week at 10pm and
see how much better you feel.
For more advice on stress management,
including a free guide, visit the stress
management society at www.stress.org.uk.
DRESSiNG UP NUDEThe first to bring us pro-biotics in
anti ageing, now nuDe has had
a makeover of its own. The Nude
brand is one of the big names
within the ethical beauty industry
and now their packaging reflects
their stance. The new boxes are
streamlined, completely biodegradable
and printed with non-toxic inks, so as to be
completely aligned with the Nude ethos.
Check out the new designs at
www.nudeskincare.com
GiviNG WASTE THE BOOTOver 57 million packs of facial wipes are sold in
the UK every year and around 1.4 billion of those
wipes are thrown away. If these were laid end to
end they would circle the planet seven times! To
stop clogging up the landfills the clever people
at boots botanics have made two of their
best selling wipes out of biodegradable and
compostable material, so they’re as kind to the
environment as they are to your skin. Wipe away
any green guilt with The Botanics Quick Fix Wipes
(£3.49) and Botanics Sensitive Wipes (£3.49)
available exclusively in Boots stores nationwide.
FlOWER POWERWe are proud to say that after a little hunting
and researching and experiencing a few nose-
damaging herbal scents, we have found a
company that has achieved a wearable organic-
certified perfume.
les Fleurs perfumes use certified organic
bach flower essences and organic corn alcohol
(unlike most other brands who use much cheaper
alternatives). They claim many reports of people
suffering from allergies to perfumes who could
wear their products.
The unisex fragrances are great in times of stress
as they are supposed to bring feelings of harmony
and wellbeing, thanks to the blend of organic
Bach Flower essences. Be prepared for top notes
of Vervain and Clematis; heart notes of Wild Rose
and Honeysuckle and base notes of Pine, Oak
and Crab Apple.
Prices start from £44.50 for 50ml bottle and
£59.50 for 100ml bottle.
see the whole les Fleurs collecion at
www.lesfleursdebach.co.uk or sample the
scents in store at Fortnum and mason, 181
Piccadilly, w1J www.fortnumandmason.com
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FACE FACTS!Organic and natural make-up products have a stigma of being faint and wishy-washy in the pigment department. But we know better. We reveal the four essentials that laugh in the face of all paraben-packed products.
mascara: INIK
A blAcK £15
photography: CAMILLA TREHARNE
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Imagine a Friday night without fish. Chips and chips could get pretty bland and carbo-cidal. The fish and chip combo is one of Britain’s staple take away dishes. But the sad truth is overfishing has led to a serious deficit, even among the more highly populated fish, like cod and haddock.
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Not only will this lead to the changing face of the
oceans but it will also have an impact on our future
dinner plates. Did you know that by the year 2048,
you might not be able to get your weekly
portion of cod and chips due to warnings
of the world running out of fish? But
with more and more fisheries adopting
sustainable fishing practices, all is not
lost. By buying your fish and chips
from recognised sustainable outlets,
you can help preserve the future
of the noble British chippy.
We’ve compiled a list of
the fish shops that
are making waves
with their ethical
and sustainable
practices. Be
sure to check
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nearest
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NORTHthe townheaD caFe – biGGar, scotlanD
187 high street, biggar, ml12 6DJ
+44 (0)1899 221 001
Winner of the much coveted Chip Shop of the Year
award for 2008, The Townhead has drawn floods
of people to the small Scottish town of Biggar. The
cafe has also earned eco accolades by sourcing
sustainable fish off the Shetlands and ensuring
ethical conduct at every level of the supply chain.
“If fishermen did as they wanted like to they used to do, there would be
nothing left for our customers in ten or 15 years. Although sustainable
policies cost us more now, it is definitely worth it in the long run.”
cod and chips: £5.10
colman’s – south shielDs, newcastle
182 - 186 ocean road, south shields,
tyne and wear, england, ne33 2JQ
+44 (0)1914 561 202
The multi award winning favourite of the north,
Colman’s serves wild fish from sustainable fishing
grounds, bought locally. The fish is cooked using
vegetable oil free from additives and all waste oil is
collected and turned into bio fuel. They also use fresh potatoes, prepared
daily and the chips are thick-cut for lower oil absorbency. Prices are
reasonable and in addition to the classics they also offer seafood favourites
such as mussels, lobster and scallops.
“It’s not only important for our industry but also for the future of the planet.
We’ve seen a huge decline in fish stocks over the years but since we’ve
started using sustainable methods, numbers have started to come back.”
cod and chips: £5.30
thornton Fisheries – lancashire
11 victoria road east, thornton, Fy5 5ht
+44 (0)1253 858 668
With sustainable suppliers, five varieties of fish to
choose from and prices quite literally cheap as
chips, it’s not hard to see why Thorntons has won
so many awards. Fish are caught from protected
regions within Norway, Iceland and Scotland and
served according to season. They even offer a gluten free alternative to their
classic dishes once a month.
“We believe it’s important to preserve the future of fish stocks, as well as the
fish shop industry.”
cod and chips: £4.05
wALESD Fecci & sons – tenby, wales
oxford house, lower Frog street, tenby,
Pembrokeshire sa70 7hs
+44 (0)1834 842 484
Fecci & sons has become part of the Tenby tourist
trail and with fish fresh from local Milford Haven and
chips made from Pembrokeshire potatoes, it is a
Welsh staple. Having served the Tenby residents
for 75 years, they choose to buy their fish from
sustainable sources to ensure their future success.
“It’s our intention to remain here for a few years yet and we want to ensure the
fish stocks are still there for our children and our children’s children.”
cod and chips: £4.55
SOUTH EASTmcDermott’s – surrey
5, 6 & 7 the Forestdale shopping centre
Featherbed lane, croydon, surrey cr0 9as
+44 (0)20 8651 1440
McDermott’s prides itself on being one of the most
upmarket fish and chip shops in the UK. Fish is
delivered daily, from sustainable sources and fresh
from Billingsgate market. While you pay more for
the restaurant setting, prices are not unreasonable
and they also serve king size portions.
cod and chips: £6.50
SOUTH wESTsteins – PaDstow, cornwall
10 middle street, south Quay, Padstow,
cornwall, Pl28 8aP
+44 (0)1841 532 700
Part of celebrity chef Rick Stein’s Padstow empire,
Stein’s serves good quality, locally sourced food,
with the majority of fish coming from St Ives. Whilst
prices are slightly higher, the variety of fish is bigger
than most, with offerings including lemon sole, monkfish and sea bream and
with the option of having it fried, battered or grilled.
cod and chips: £6.55
the Fish sheD – toPsham, Devon
Darts Farm, topsham, exeter, Devon, ex3 0Qh
+44 (0)1392 878 200
The Fish Shed is a highly rated fishmonger, with
the promise of knowing who caught each fish and
exactly where it came from. All fish is caught locally
from Lyme Bay and goes from water to plate within
12 hours. They will also cook your fish according to
taste; with the option of having it grilled.
cod and chips: £5.50
Daniel’s Fish anD chiPs –
weymouth, Dorset
159 abbotsbury road, weymouth,
Dorset, Dt4 0Jx
+44 (0)1305 787 720
With three branches in the southwest, Daniel’s
is a firm seaside favourite, with a whole host of
ethical policies from boat to box. All fish is sourced
from quotas ensuring its traceability right back to
the boat it was caught on and the company also
supports research into new fishing technology to develop more ethical
fishing methods and sustain marine life. Their selection of fish is limited to
the classics but low prices ensure value for money.
cod and chips: £4.85
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A city heaving with history and thriving day and night, Berlin
is home to some of the most outstanding historical sites,
unforgettable art and 72-hour parties. Divided into twelve
boroughs, the city is at once chic, edgy, opulent and avant-
garde, and therefore boasts something to float even the most
outlandish of boats. Listed eighth in 2009’s The European Green City Index,
the German capital hit the headlines last year when a brothel in Penzlauer
Berg began offering clients ‘eco discounts’ for arriving by bike or bus. While
I cannot advocate this offer, there’s no reason why visitors to Berlin should
not chip in to make a difference. Let’s face it: you won’t offset the carbon
emissions of your flight, but pack an ethical approach and it’s a step towards
a clearer conscience and clearer skies.
wHERE TO STAY: The Circus Hotel
Located in the Mitte district, literally meaning ‘middle’, the Circus Hotel is the
perfect location for those who want to scope out the city’s best attractions.
At only a 15-20 minute walk to Alexanderplatz, Berlin’s main square, and less
than a five minute walk to the closest U-Bahn, visitors will truly hold the key
to the city. When those legs get weary, and trust me they will, arriving back at
this spotless, minimalistic haven is nothing short of a breath of fresh air. Each
room is individually designed with eclectic wallpaper and contemporary
furniture, all popping with quirky vintage finds that add to the wooden floors
and bright paints. Berlin may be regarded as an epicentre of fun but this hotel
is serious about its ethical approach, supporting small, local companies and
focussing strongly on the fair treatment of their staff. Solar Voltaic panels in
the roof generate electricity for the hotel and it also buys ‘Green Electricity’,
which is 100 per cent made from C02-free alternative energies. As if you
needed another reason to visit, by keeping its resources down the hotel can
keep its prices down, leaving you with more money to spend on currywurst.
rosenthaler strasse 1, 10119 berlin, tel: +49 (0)30 2000 3939
www.circus-berlin.de
ADVENTURE: Sandeman’s New Europe walking tour
From the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, this walking tour is so
enlightening and comprehensive that it is hard to believe it is free. The idea
behind it is that both local and expatriate Berlin-enthusiasts take tourists
on an extensive guide around the city on the premise that you only tip how
much you think the tour was worth at its conclusion. And you’ll probably
empty your pockets. With guides ranging from students to sociologists to
philosophers, they will show you many of the city’s key sites while divulging
a history so volatile, it will be hard to believe urban myths are in fact true
and legends are in fact lies. Ditch the bus and boat tours, the walking tours
are better for both you and the environment. Plus, it makes a much bigger
impact when you’re told chilling tales about Hitler and realise you have
unknowingly been stood atop his bunker.
sandeman’s new berlin tours, tel: +49 (0)30 5105 0030
www.newberlintours.com
SEE: The Reichstag
Redesigned by award-winning architect Norman Foster, whose company is
responsible for “The Gherkin” building in London, Germany’s parliamentary
building is one that cannot be missed. Destroyed over time by fire and war,
the roof has now been replaced by a glass dome with two interlacing paths
that allows access to the very top of the dome. The outstanding architecture,
that primarily uses glass and mirrors, represents a transparency in today’s
government that was not present during the Second World War and so allows
the public to look down upon politicians in session. It is extremely moving
to witness this landmark in Berlin’s quest to make peace with its past. The
transparent dome also creates solar power and is a great source of natural
light, helping the Reichstag top the tables as the greenest parliament building
worldwide. Top tip: go at sunset. There are less people waiting to get in and
the view is unbelievable. Whoever said a great sunset was synonymous with
a beach has not seen one from this exceptional feat of architecture.
Platz der republik 1, 10577 berlin-tiergarten, tel. +49 (0)30 2273 2152
www.berlin.de
NIBBLE: Hanswurst Cafe
This vegan, organic café is the perfect place to sample Berlin’s steadily
growing alternative cuisine. Its sumptuous array of healthy, delicious meals
include panfried seitan medallions served with a sweet potato-carrot puree
or savory red curry with chili mint yoghurt. With a motto of “intelligent: yes,
intellectual: nope”, the café moves to dispel both pretentiousness and
prejudices surrounding an ethical lifestyle and is therefore so welcoming it is
sure to make any tourist feel like a resident. Plus, the arts and crafts corner
supports friends’ bands, labels and magazines, allowing you to witness
first-hand the famed Penzlauer Berg art scene. The visit also gives you
the opportunity to witness this former East German province’s interesting
mixture of gentrified areas and bohemian pockets, which boast historical
buildings luckily left standing by the war and one-of-a-kind boutiques.
Dunckerstrasse 2a,10437 berlin, tel: +39 (0)30 4171 7822
www.hanswurstcafe.com
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However, there is a totally different side to Miami that might
not spring to mind immediately. Just a short journey from the
craziness of South Beach lies an altogether more naturally
wild destination. Here there are no heaving parties, no scantily
clad roller-bladers and the only late nighters pulled will be
those spent watching the stars, of the astronomical variety. A peerless and
wondrous environment — Florida Everglades and Biscayne National Parks
draw more than a million visitors each year to explore Florida’s breathtaking
wilderness. For travellers who would just as soon paddle a canoe down a
silent waterway as ride a jet ski in Biscayne Bay, a walk on the wild side is
in order. Whether it’s a bicycle ride along back roads or a hike to a pond
where wading birds gather, matchless opportunities to get back to nature
exist mere minutes from civilisation. Here, cameras click not for divas and
movie stars, but for more than 300 varieties of birds and glorious sunsets
over the River of Grass.
Covering 1.5 million acres, the Everglades National Park is the third largest
in the US National Parks system. The park is home to sawgrass prairies,
mangrove swamps, subtropical jungles and warm glassy waters, as well as
to a rare community of plants and endangered animals. If you are lucky you
will catch a glimpse of massive manatees, serene dolphins, and increasingly
rare sea turtles. All around you will see iguanas of varying colours and sizes,
who roam the land like it’s still the age of the dinosaurs, while up above you
can witness over 300 species of birds. Of the more hair-raising animals you
might come across it’s wise to keep a beady eye out for both gators and
crocs, as the combination of fresh, salt and brackish waters makes Florida
Bay the only place on earth where alligators and crocodiles — and in this
case, the rare American crocodile — live together.
The best way to be at one with Miami’s glorious nature is to spend a night or
two backcountry camping in the Everglades. During this time you can spend
WilD MiAMiMiami is best known as a sophisticated international city where celebrities flock to revel in its glitzy party scene. A list divas, fashionistas and movie icons have all graced the golden sands of the beaches and languished in hip hotels, upping the glamour quota of a city where all that glitters probably is gold...
words: AMY HARKER
words: AMY HARKER
your days paddling through almost 100 miles of Wilderness Waterway, often
without seeing another soul before spending the night camping out on a
remote chickee, a raised platform campsite accessible only by water (you
must reserve and get a permit with 24hrs notice). En route to the Everglades it
is worth taking a self guided drive through the Redlands, a paradise of fresh-
from-the-farm produce, where you can spend a whole day tickling your taste
buds with exotic fruits and vegetables that are the basis for what has come
to be known as “Floribbean” cuisine. Alternatively, take just two wheels with
you and cycle through the back roads, being sure to stop at legendary spots
such as Robert is Here, where for 40 years, Robert has offered guava, lychee,
mango and other exotic tropical fruit lime pie. Burr’s Berry Farm also serves
up delicious fruit shakes and Knauss Berry Farm is home to the best ever
sickly sweet, all American cinnamon rolls. Another great detour is the Fruit
and Spice Park, a one-of-a-kind 35-acre tropical botanical garden with more
than 500 varieties of fruit, nut and spice trees.
Miami’s other famous National Park is Biscayne, where 95% of its 173,000
acres is under water, meaning it’s teeming with sea life and exotic sea plants.
Only a five minute drive from downtown Miami, it is a peaceful paradise and
is the backdrop for a wide range of eco-activities such as hammock walks,
bike rides and kayak, snorkel and canoe trips. Any one of these activities
will get you up close and personal with nature and if you time it right you
can enjoy glorious sun rises or sunsets. Within the park boundaries you
will find the glassy turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay, the longest stretch
of mangrove forest left on Florida’s east coast. There are also living coral
reefs to observe and 40 of the northernmost Florida Keys. Between April
and September there are good opportunities to witness the sea turtle release
programme at Crandon Park. Just on the edge of Biscayne Bay is the 450-
acre Deering Estate, home to an abundance of natural and archaeological
resources, including forests of hardwood hammocks, globally endangered
pine rockland, mangroves, salt marshes and rare and native plants. Nature
here includes the elusive gray fox or the spotted skunk, which you won’t
want to get angry!
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BISCAYNE BAY
STRICTLY COME DANCING CONTESTANT
GOT CRABBY AFTER GETTING DISQUALIFIED
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CHARGING A FORTUNEThe Tesla Roadster is the only motorway-friendly 100% electric car, and it’s pretty sexy too. RECOGNISE drafted in MOBO award-winning DJ and TV presenter Trevor Nelson (MBE don’t you know) to get to grips with the car that is paving the way for the future of eco motoring.
TREVOR NELSON TEST DRIVES...
words: REBECCA BANKS photography: NEIL RAJA
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Tesla is an American brand and its Roadster sports car epitomises
everything that we’re about here at RECOGNISE - it’s seriously
stylish and environmentally friendly. This is a car that’s doing
something no other vehicle on the road is at the moment so we
wanted to put it to the test. As a man who likes his cars we
called on the services of Trevor Nelson to put the Tesla through its paces for
us. RECOGNISE was one of the first magazines to get its hands on the new
right-hand drive version, although the day we picked it up it had just been
dropped back by the BBC, and it was very dirty indeed!
The Roadster has been around for a couple of years now, with the right-
hand drive only arriving in the UK in February. It has a sleek and sporty body
and racy interior features to give you a true sports car feel. But the most
impressive thing about the Tesla is the technology that has been developed
to achieve what no other manufacturer has managed so far. Besides its
impressive performance, which takes the car from 0-60mph in just 3.6s, this
car is more practical than many electric offerings on the market, with a range
of over 240 miles when driven conservatively.
So, what does Trevor look for in a car? “When I buy a car I like a combination
of speed, performance and comfort,” he says. “A Tourer has always been
my favourite kind and over the last few years I’ve driven Jaguars and Range
Rovers. I’ve also got a classic Mercedes, which is built in a touring way. I like
to be really comfortable in a car and I like a good performance.”
The Tesla has a restricted speed limit of 130mph, no power steering and
three performance settings, ranging from maximum performance to
maximum efficiency. After a day out in the car, Trevor was impressed with
the performance. “I’d never driven an electric or even a hybrid before this
and I didn’t expect an electric car to have this performance – it was a shock.
Technologically it’s brilliant and it’s like someone has put a legal concept
car on the road. It’s very easy to drive which is a big plus, I love the pick
up, the acceleration is unreal and it’s astoundingly quick. I love the burst of
acceleration and it’s very smooth for a sports car. The lack of power steering
is actually not an issue, it feels how it should be and I can take the little
bumps with no issue. I’ve driven some really powerful cars, which have been
brilliant, but you don’t have to do much work. You know you’re in a lively car
in the Tesla and there’s quite a nice balance between the work you do and
enjoying the ride. I’d love to take it on a race track to really see how it goes.”
Contrary to popular belief, the car is not totally silent, although you don’t get
the throaty roar that you would normally associate with a sports car. Does
Trevor miss the engine sound? “I used to drive an early edition of the Jaguar
XKR which had a real whining engine, so I’m kind of used to that sound
when the engine picks up, but the whine is definitely something you have
to get used to. This car is a bit windy at speed, it’s very pleasant in town
and actually quite sedate, but on the motorway the wind noise is very noisy
and for some people they wouldn’t want that for a couple of hours on the
motorway. For that reason I’d use it as a summer car.”
Down to details, and Trevor was impressed with the fitted as-standard iPod/
iPhone dock and sound system (for all you music lovers, this test drive took
place to the soundtrack of Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 album), making the car
functional. Boot space was also approved as Trevor-friendly. “I DJ a fair
bit and the boot is big enough to hold all my equipment. More importantly
though, it holds my golf clubs! There are a few things in the interior that need
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you don’t have to move a muscle for it to whizz you from a to b (well,
unless you happen upon a corner).
over 120 million electric bikes and scooters are on the road in china,
making them the most popular choice after cars and public transport
(many more and maybe the locals can stop wearing those pollution
masks).
the feeling of triumph as you effortlessly sail past queues of traffic
can never be underestimated.
much more affordable than its petrol-fueled counterpart. so you can
take your partner out for a slap-up meal with the difference (we’re
not just here to help with your transport conundrums).
with electric scooter sales set to explode in the uk, you can become
an instant trend setter. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone where you
heard it.
nothing spices up the morning commute more than a sneaky
back flip. well, it looks easy enough (see razor’s website www.
razorextreme.co.uk).
the top speed of the average electric scooter is 12mph. sounds
good right? but you could cycle faster…
with a charge time of 12 hours to give you just 45 minutes of running,
this isn’t going to get you very far. or you might find yourself pushing
it home.
the lack of noise is a double-edged sword. Great if you’re sneaking
to that secret rendezvous, not so great as you’re almost undetectable
to drivers in their noisy cars.
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THE ... The electric scooter and classic bicycle go wheel-to-wheel in the hunt for the best transport method for spring. We take a closer look at the pedals and power buttons to weigh up the pros and cons…
the electric scooter is part of the
“hello!” (honda electric mobility
loop) products shown at the
tokyo motor show last october.
by linking solar panels that supply
electricity with battery electric
vehicles that emit zero co2 in
use, honda envisions the low-
carbon society of the near future.
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VS THE if you cycle moderately for 30 minutes you’ll burn off around 300
calories. you’d have to drive a car for over two and a half hours to
burn off the same amount. air conditioning also comes as standard.
cycling is a great way to keep fit, shape up for the summer and shed
those spare tyres. you’re also reducing the risk of heart disease, high
blood pressure and diabetes.
cycles are affordable and widely available. so you’ll not only be
saving the world, but your precious time and money as well.
everyone in amsterdam rides bikes and they can’t smile enough. it
must be all that cycling, right?
who knows, you might actually enjoy cycling, which can lead to off-
road mountain biking, road racing or even following in the tire marks
of David walliams and laurence Dallagio and cycling for charity.
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although reflective stripes and glow in the dark cycling shorts may
keep you safer on the road, they’re hazardous for the wardrobe.
your boss is likely to frown upon the drowned rat/sweaty, out of
breath look. maybe not the best mode of transport for getting to an
important meeting.
Punctures are a constant pest and with no road recovery service
for cycles, the fear of being stranded on the side of the road in the
pouring rain is likely to be responsible for many a sleepless night.
it’s a nuisance, but you might want to take a road safety course –
it’ll come in very useful when negotiating bendy buses and blissfully
unaware car drivers.
RECOGNISE wEIGHS UP...
Gold bike crystal edition by aurumania; one of ten limited edition
hand built bikes. Plated with 24 carat gold and adorned with more
than 600 swarovski crystals. the rolls royce of the bike world will
cost you a staggering 80,000 euros and be delivered to you anywhere
in the world via white Glove service; just a suggestion. or realistically,
nip to your local evans cycles and then onto halfords for some gold
spray paint.
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use the daylight to
brighten up night-time
darkness with solar
fairy lights; a bbQ
party essential. simply
install the solar fairy
lights and solar panel
and away you go.
Price: £39.99
www.solarcentre.co.uk
For all of you diehard iPhone fans, now you too
can do your bit. The new novothink Surge is
both a hardwearing case and a fully functional
solar charger. With inbuilt solar panels, the Surge
will continually provide your iPhone with power
until it is fully charged. The case also has a USB
connection for conventional charging but in theory
your iPhone should never lose power. To calculate
how much sun you’ll need to power your iPhone,
visit www.novothink.com/solar-planner. There
is also a Surge available for the iPod touch.
Price: $79.95 (approx £52.00)
So now you’ve decided to invest in a solar powered charger, you need the
perfect little gadget to do the job. The FreeloaDer Pico comes with
both solar capabilities and a USB connection for charging emergencies and
connects to most of the major phones on the market, as well as iPods and
GPS. It takes ten hours to charge up from direct sunlight and 30 minutes to
transfer the power to your device but its size (it fits in the palm of your hand)
and stylish exterior (it could be mistaken for an MP3 player), ensure that you
can carry it with you everywhere should your favourite toy run out of juice.
A full charge will provide life to your phone for 35 hours, to your ipod for 14
hours and a GPS for 1 hour.
Price £16.99
www.ethicalsuperstore.com
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Now that the sun is out we’re officially in summer-time mode. And while
the sun is busy charging up all your amazing solar powered products,
why not cool off with this solar powered mini desk fan from the ethical
suPerstore. The perfect eco-friendly antidote to long hot desk-bound
days.
Price: £29.95
www.ethicalsuperstore.com
When it comes to music players, it’s
safe to say that most of us would
barely look twice at a product not
made by Apple. But if you’re serious
about making some planet-friendly
changes to your lifestyle, switching
to a more eco-friendly music
device is one small step you can
take. And with a respectable 4GM
memory and a stylish exterior, the
toucan MP4 player is certainly
a reasonable candidate. The
integrated solar panel means you
can charge it up in both natural
and artificial light, eliminating the
need for chargers altogether.
So next time the battery dies
during your favourite tune, a bit
of sunbathing with put you back
in business.
Price: £99.49
www.ecogadgets.com
the earth receives more energy from the sun in just one hour than the world uses in a whole year.
although it is mostly grey and overcast, the uk receives slightly more than half of the solar energy received at the equator and around 65-70% of the sun that spain gets.
solar generation does not produce electricity at night, which is a particular problem in high northern and southern latitude countries; energy demand is highest in winter, while availability of solar energy is lowest. this could be overcome by buying power from countries closer to the equator during winter months.
Globally, solar generation is the fastest growing source of energy, seeing an annual average growth of 35% over the past few years. Japan, europe, china, us and india are the major growing investors in solar energy.
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With Stella McCartney and Colin Firth as two of their biggest fans, it’s easy to see how Farm Designs has rocketed to success…
HOME GROWNwords: TUI MCLEAN photo: ALAN DUNCAN
small table £150
alexena caylessg
HIP FLASK £45alexena caylessg
FRIC FLOOR LAMP £520
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COAT STAND £800GUY BROWN
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COne head chair £600GUY BROWNg
PIG £200
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GRENADE SALT AND PEPPER£50sebastian hejnag
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Farm Designs has exploded onto the design scene with an almighty bang.
Made up of four members — Sebastian Hejna, Giles Miller, Alexena Cayless
and Guy Brown — these ‘Farmers’ could not have been further from what I
was expecting when I first heard about them. Quintessentially British? Yes.
Welly-clad eccentrics? No. These edgy Londonites are currently taking over
furniture fashion with their fresh take on conventional furniture.
Farm Designs formed whilst the members were still at Loughborough
University’s School of Art and Design, and it was during their final
year that they began working closely with one another producing final
major projects. They tell me their course tutors soon picked up on their
developing relationship “which wasn’t difficult to see, we were always
first in the studio in the morning, and didn’t leave until the building was
being shut for the evening”, and they were encouraged to continue with
the venture after graduation.
Farm always carefully considers the source of their materials used, and the
environmental impacts these have. Whenever possible they use eco friendly
sources, such as timber from sustainable forests, recycling products or
objects or simply using materials that can be recycled.
RECOGNISE magazine caught up with the Farmers whilst they took a quick
break from their current exhibition at the Design Museum.
so why the name?
The name Farm was something we saw to be quite British. This has an
obvious importance in our classical sometimes witty British products. The
idea of cultivating our ideas then served to set the name in stone.
what materials insPire you?
Inspiration often comes from the process of a material rather than simply the
material itself. The recent commission for the Design Museum, for instance,
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OUR KiDSLove Music, Hate Racism supporters Kid British got the 10:45 train from Manchester to test out wheely alternative ways of getting around.
ADIO ON SkATEBOARD:“this is Pretty retro.”
psyco stik complete skateboard:
VISION STREET WEAR £129.99
JAMES ON UNICYCLE:“i thouGht you weren’t GoinG to make me look DaFt! i’ll Fall into the canal on this.”16” unicycle: MISSION CYCLES £70
interview: CLEO DAVIS photography: STEFANO GALLI
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THIS SOLAR POWERED
BOARD TELLS US HOW MUCH
ELECTRICITY IS BEING GENERATED
AT THE STUDIO AND THE TOTAL
CARBON EMISSIONS SAVED.
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interview: CLEO DAVIS photography: STEFANO GALLI
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Down-to-earth boys from indie hip-hop band Kid British took some time out
to speak to Cleo Davis at RECOGNISE HQ about their music, singing for
charity and what they would do if X Factor ever had a ‘Kid British Night’.
The Mancunian boys even got transport savvy with this summer must-have
skateboards, scooters and bikes.
r: can you sum your music uP in three worDs?
Adio: The only way I could do it is indie, hip-hop and ska.
who is the main sonGwriter?
Adio: All of us. It depends on certain songs – different people will obviously
have the first idea and then after that everyone else will put their little bit ...
like knights at the round table we debate.
Do you ever have any arGuments about it?
Adio: Everyday. We’re like brothers so we know we have to just move on.
Usually it goes to the majority, you might not like something but if it’s three
against one, then get on with it.
there’s no one with more Power in the banD?
James: No, no one, anyone who thinks that gets a little smack on the bum!
who or what is Do you Get your insPiration From?
James: I don’t know, I think being from Manchester you always have that at the
back of your mind because there are a lot of great artists that have come from
there. It’s also the everyday surroundings of Manchester as an inspiration. The
only people who inspire me really - as cheesy as it sounds - are the guys in my
band because, if someone brings a good song, that’s my competition. I’ve got
to bring a good song as well. Or it doesn’t get used.
what Does success mean to you?
Adio: These days a lot people get into music for fame, a lot of people want
to get famous. We don’t. I have being in music since I was young so if I can
earn a living out of what I love to do and I let people hear it, then that to me
is success. We’re not out there to try and be like ‘oh look at us’. If something
like that comes then we won’t shy away from success in the form, but we not
trying to be in everyone’s faces, if you like what we’re doing then you’ll get on
board with it, and if you don’t, then fair dos.
(James) We don’t want to make music that we don’t enjoy because if you
don’t, you’ve got to walk down the street knowing you made that crap song.
tell me about the messaGe in your sonGs
James: It’s not political, it’s more like social commentary – we only talk about
JAMES ON SCOOTER:“i reckon i coulD Pick uP some sPeeD on this but it’s a bit bulky For a city scooter.”boardwalk scooter:
MISSION CYCLES
£70-£140 ADIO ON BMx TRIkE:“i like this bmx
style trike. i miGht riDe it back uP to manchester
with James on the back.”
BMX trike:
MISSION CYCLES £488
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