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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

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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

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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

info@yaoh.co.uk

the show is organised by

yaoh and sponsored by

recoGnise maGaZine,

beanie’s health Foods,

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vitamix, activeg,

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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.

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Well Heeled

Stand tall in our p

ick of spring’s m

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.

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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

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FIVE MINUTE FIx:

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

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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

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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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FLORIDA BAY WELCOMES BOTH

ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES

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.

GOING SOLAR: THE FACTS

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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

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HIP FLASK £45alexena caylessg

FRIC FLOOR LAMP £520

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COne head chair £600GUY BROWNg

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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,

GUY BROWNgGILES MILLERg SEBASTIAN HEJNA

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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:

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