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Ekklesia is not just a think-tank, but also a 'do-tank.' Here you can find a range of ideas on how to make your lifestyle greener, shop ethically, live more simply or take action on a range of justice and environmental issues.
21 Mar 2012

Make your motoring more eco-friendly: choose a cleaner car next time

Quite apart from any concerns you may have for the environment, choosing a cleaner, lower-emissions and more fuel-efficient vehicle makes sense financially. Not only will you save money on petrol or diesel, there are also incentives in terms of the tiered road tax system. _________________________________________
13 Jan 2010

Energy Trust to bring power to the people

A new Trust that will bring power to the people by supporting community-owned renewable energy projects across Cumbria is being proposed. _________________________________________
20 Aug 2009

Where to get an Islamic Mortgage

The Islamic mortgage is actually known as a "Home Purchase Plan". This is intentional and a reflection of the fact that no interest is charged on an Islamic mortgage. _________________________________________
19 Apr 2009

Ethical investment on the rise following banking crisis

The recent failures of the banking system have resulted in the increasing profitability of the ethical finance sector and a growing interest from investors in ethical finance. _________________________________________
24 Mar 2009

Compare - don't despair - for car insurance

According to a survey published this month by Autotrader magazine, 51% of people are now prioritising environmental impact when purchasing a new car. This has had a knock-on effect on car insurance premiums. _________________________________________
23 Mar 2009

Global Alliance for Banking on Values launched

Eleven of the world’s leading sustainable banks have created a new alliance to build a positive alternative to a global financial system which many say is in crisis. _________________________________________
23 Mar 2009

Get a good return on your money - invest with RedAid

The recession has hit everyone where it hurts most – in the pocket. Threats to the banking system had people running to find somewhere secure to bank their savings and interest rate cuts have left many people's savings sitting idly in the bank earning next to nothing. But you can now get a 10% return with RedAid _________________________________________
17 Mar 2009

Ethical ISA? A guide to the five best ethical ISAs

This year there are more ethical ISAs than ever to choose from, covering a range of different ethical issues with differing emphasis. Here are five of the best ethical ISAs that we have found. _________________________________________
17 Mar 2009

Ethical ISA from Triodos

The Triodos Cash ISA was recently rated the best ethical ISA by Ethical Consumer Magazine. _________________________________________
17 Mar 2009

Ethical banking and savings account

Triodos bank is the most actively ethical bank in the UK, enabling people’s money to work for positive Social, Environmental, and Cultural change. _________________________________________

If you are looking for that ethical gift or extra special gift for Christmas then why not buy fairtrade flowers, or fairtrade chocolate? Alternatively, try a charity gift from the Oxfam, World Vision or Christian Aid charity gifts web sites with a selection of fairtrade gifts which enable you to send a goat, pig, sheep or camel to the developing world on someone else's behalf. Or how about adopting an animal or sponsoring a child? There's a whole range of ethical and fairtrade gifts in our Lifestyle section for Christmas. Or if you want something more substantial try Apartments Dublin.