Worried that your itchy feet are leaving too large a carbon footprint when you travel? Teko socks are some of the most ethical footwear available. You can choose from sustainably farmed Merino wool, Ecopoly recycled polyester, organic cotton or Ingeo fibres made from corn sugar, all treated with non-toxic dyes and woven for serious walkers, cyclists and skiers. Teko purchases wind energy credits to account for the electricity used in manufacturing, and even offsets the carbon emitted during transportation from its US factory to UK shops. Oh, and they're dead comfy, too.

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Taken from the Independent Saturday March 8 2008