Good Taste
The temperature is dropping at the same time as we are consciously turning our heating down… so how to keep warm? We are experts at keeping warm here at Good Taste, our heater doesn’t really work and we have had two winters of keeping the shop door open all day, every day! We thought we […]
Changing our habits – even in a small way – can have a great impact on our fight against climate change and rising plastic pollution. One way of doing this can be with our cleaning products, where there is a range of opportunities for better practice. As the technology develops and investment increases, sustainable products […]
Dads… they can be notoriously difficult to buy for and with Father’s Day just around the corner you might find yourself in need of a little gift inspiration! Fear not, we have chosen our top pick of fair trade and ethical gifts which not only show your dad you care, but care for people and […]
Children all over the world lack access to proper education or basic learning tools. In some schools, large groups of children are forced to share exercise books, pens and pencils – as there aren’t enough to go around. Many children cannot attend school at all, because they are fleeing the devastation of war. We must raise […]
There’s something so lovely about March, it’s one of my favourite times of year. Finally feeling a bit of sunshine and warmth after months of feeling cold, the clocks go forward, there are baby lambs skipping about and we have Easter (and all its bank holidays!) to look forward to! It’s also a great time […]
It’s pretty chilly out there. I hate the winter season for the cold and wet weather. I always get a persistent runny nose around this time, and the cold air affects my sensitive skin as well. It can be really hard to get out of bed in the morning when its still dark outside, and […]
Everybody loves a hamper! Who wouldn’t like to receive a gift box full of luxurious Fairtrade, handmade, and sustainable products? It’s like a hug in a box. If you’re running out of ideas for your family’s Christmas presents, try one of our beautiful hampers. Your shopping troubles end here. We’ve got something for every member […]
Overview This stunning jewellery is created by a small women’s cooperative of rural artisans, living in a village near to Taxco, Mexico. Most of the women are able to work close to home in small workshops and do not have to travel to street markets to sell their products. Skills passed down from generation to […]
As a society, we are becoming more and more aware of the impact of what we buy has on our world. This Christmas we want to encourage you to think carefully about every purchase you make. By shopping more thoughtfully, and not panic buying, we can choose gifts that do not have a negative impact […]
Here are our top 10 Christmas gifts under £5 – perfect for stocking fillers or little ‘extras’ under the tree. Or why not combine a selection and make a fair trade hamper? 1. Bamboo Socks – £4.95 Our famously soft bamboo socks might actually be the best stocking filler ever! Everyone needs a new pair […]