It’s summer – if we can dare call it that – it’s a time for holidays, for relaxing, having fun, and forgetting about work, about everything…

If you’re about to go off on holiday or to a summer festival, in the UK or abroad, try to travel by train and public transport where you can, sample the local produce, walk or bike around when you get there, and think about what you do with your waste. You might also want to take some eco products with you – they’ll help to make your travels a whole lot more convenient, and greener.

Get 10% off your holiday essentials at Nigel’s Eco Store, just enter the code ECOHOLS at the checkout. Offer lasts until 30th July.

Natural Sun Protection

These award winning natural sun screens and creams for adults and children by Green People, are free from nasty chemicals, and provide great UV protection. They come in high and medium factor for adults, and strong and gentle for children.

Wind Up MP3 Player

Forget the latest iPod. This beauty is perfect for taking on holiday – it has 1GB memory, one minute winding gives 15 to 20 minutes play time, and fully charged it’ll play for 4 hours. No batteries required and best of all is the price!

Wind Up LED Torches

Essential holiday item No. 52: A torch for finding your way in the dark. Even better, one that needs no batteries, provides a strong beam and is sturdy and light. We have a few different ones, check them out here.

Biodegradable Flip Flops

You’ll love these flip flops. Not only are they very comfortable and look cool, but they are Fair Trade, and biodegradable to boot, (or to flip?). Puts other flip flops into the shade.

Solar Chargers

Don’t let a flat battery on your digital camera or mobile phone ruin your holiday. Make sure you have a solar powered charger handy to charge it up again. The FreeLoader is great for all budgets. For something more powerful, try the Power Monkey!

For more Summer Holiday ideas, check out the holiday range on our website.