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About helenbcn

I sometimes write about things that interest or inspire me, and that I think might interest and inspire other people. I prefer blogs as a medium (rather than Medium, Twitter, Instagram etc) partly because of the longer format but mostly because of the ability to hyperlink to other interesting and useful sources, which to me seems more true to the 'spirit of the internet' than proprietary sites that try their hardest to keep you within their own domain. Comments welcome.

Sapone & Sapone

Posted on May 15, 2010 by helenbcn

Just a brief mention to “Sapone & Sapone”, a manufacturer of natural cosmetics based in Poble  Nou (Barcelona). According to their website they are wholesale only, so keep an eye out for their products in your local shops. This ‘Rosa … Continue reading →

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Local Shops for Local People – Sant Pere and the Born #1 – ‘Be Organic’

Posted on April 15, 2010 by helenbcn

Part 1 of an occasional series…I’m interested in knowing how many shops are stocking ‘conscious’ products, by which I mean fair trade, organic, free range etc. I live in the Born, and as well as the Veritas supermarket (expensive!! harsh … Continue reading →

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Save the rainforest by doing the dishes.

Posted on March 21, 2010 by helenbcn

One of the things I knew would be tricky when avoiding supermarkets is buying cleaning products. I know I could just go to a local ‘corner shop’ and pay a bit more for the same brands I would get in … Continue reading →

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