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Lifestyle - Going Green

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.
7 Nov 2007

Change you car insurance to a green company

A growing trend of more eco-conscious motorists is driving the demand for green car insurance, with more people changing their car insurance, although it still remains a niche market, Co-operative Insurance (CIS) has claimed. Click here to change or switch your car insurance online quickly and easily _________________________________________
5 Nov 2007

Energy saving kettle from Tefal

The Tefal Quick Cup is an innovative and energy saving water dispenser that gives you hot or cold filtered water at a touch of a button. As seen on TV, it dispenses hot water in a matter of seconds. _________________________________________
5 Nov 2007

Energy saving monitor - monitor the cost of your electricity

Saving energy is probably the most important thing you can do for the environment. The Efergy Energy Saving Meter has been developed to make it easy for you to measure and understand the amount of electricity you are using. _________________________________________
5 Nov 2007

Solar energy kit - buy solar panels for your home

More and more people are fitting solar panels to their homes and houses in a drive to become self-sufficient in their energy use, or cut their CO2 emissions. There are now a range of solar energy kits to buy which allow you to do it yourself. For example look at the range of DIY solar panels and solar panel kits at the Ethical Superstore. Alternatively look at this range of solar panels from the Natural Collection. _________________________________________
4 Nov 2007

Buy an ant farm

If you are looking for an unusual animal gift for Christmas that's educational, but also self-contained, then why not consider an ant farm? Get an ant farm here _________________________________________
4 Nov 2007

Fill gaps between floorboards

Varnished wooden floors or painted floorboards can be found in most homes these days, and whilst they may look good, they can cause huge heat loss. But now there is a simple and easy way of eliminating the drafts and filling in the gaps between your floorboards in a matter of minutes. _________________________________________
28 Sep 2007

Buy an Eco Media Player

The Eco Media Player is what we have all been waiting for. In fact, the Eco Media player beats most gadgets hands down! _________________________________________
3 May 2007

Go dolphin watching - a weekend away with dolphins

If you want to watch dolphins with that little bit extra, then why not combine it with a weekend away too? _________________________________________
3 May 2007

Save an acre of rainforest - how to save the rainforest as a gift

Why not give the world a gift (and a friend) and save an acre of rainforest of their behalf! Find out how to save an acre of rainforest here _________________________________________
3 May 2007

Buy a composter - where to get a composter

Get a composter for your kitchen or garden. You can find a range of composters by clicking 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.