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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.
9 Jun 2010

Buy a fairtrade football - fairtrade footballs give injustice the boot

An ideal stocking filler this Christmas why not give a Fairtrade football? _________________________________________
8 Apr 2009

Sarah Smith fairtrade designs from WWF

Sarah Smith designs are now available from WWF, and at a reduced price for spring. They all sport Fair Trade certification, guaranteeing that cotton farmers in developing countries have received a fair price for their labours. All Sarah Smith cotton is sourced from Mali, Africa. _________________________________________
9 Jul 2008

Solar powered water features for your garden

Where to find solar powered water features for your garden _________________________________________
18 Mar 2008

Sales of fairtrade Easter eggs set to hit new highs

Sales of fairtrade chocolate look as if they will hit new highs this Easter with a broader range of fairtrade Easter eggs than ever before. _________________________________________
10 Dec 2007

Recycled cardboard toys for children

There are now a wide range of recycled carboard toys available to children - great for birthdays, Christmas, or just for playtime! Green and eco-friendly, they are also educational and stimulate your child's development. All the children's recycled cardboard toys are available from the Ethical Superstore _________________________________________
7 Dec 2007

Fairtrade women's tops - fairtrade women's clothing

There are now a great range of fairtrade clothes including fairtrade women's tops to choose from. Fairtrade women's clothing and tops are now available in several high street shops. _________________________________________
26 Nov 2007

Cheapest energy saving lightbulbs anywhere - guaranteed

The cheapest energy saving lighbulbs anywhere - guaranteed Click here to see the range of energy saving light bulbs in Dixon's ‘green shop’. _________________________________________
21 Nov 2007

New range of charity gifts for Christmas from Oxfam

Click here to visit Oxfam's charity gifts web site _________________________________________
20 Nov 2007

Dixons Greenshop - energy saving electrical products

Dixons has become the first electrical e-tailer to launch a dedicated Green Shop. Click here to visit Dixons ‘green shop’. _________________________________________
14 Nov 2007

Hemp bags - gifts made out of hemp

If you're much of a shopper, you will have noticed that hemp is appearing on more and more labels and tags. You can find clothes, shoes, hats, wallets, soap and hair products that include hemp. You can find out more and visit Sativa here _________________________________________

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.