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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.
21 Feb 2007

Find an ethical holiday in the UK

With many people trying to decrease their carbon footprint by cutting out flying, more are opting to take holidays in the UK rather than abroad. The good news is that there are lots of camping, self-catering, activity and other holiday options to choose from. Many can be searched for quickly and easily online, by visiting dedicated websites which will do the leg-work for you. _________________________________________
21 Feb 2007

Recycled glasses - where to get recycled glassware

Recycled glassware, whether it be desert bowls, wine glasses or tumblers are now easy to locate and cheap to buy. They are now even being produced by fairtrade sources. There are a number of sources such as The Ethical Superstore which produce stylish and environmentally friendly recycled glassware. _________________________________________
21 Feb 2007

Ethical and environmentally friendly laundry products

Bio D have produced a range of laundry and household cleaning products which are natural, biodegradable, safe to use and have minimal effect on the environment. Wherever possible the raw materials used are from renewable sources, they are not tested on animals and have no animal by-products. The packaging is recyclable. _________________________________________
14 Feb 2007

Fairtrade T-shirts - where to get fairtrade t shirts

Make a passion statement as well as a fashion statement with fairtrade t shirts _________________________________________
14 Feb 2007

Switch to a green gas or electricity supplier

It's never been easier to change to a green energy supplier. _________________________________________
9 Oct 2006

Energy saving devices to save energy in Energy Saving Week

To mark Energy Saving Week, Ekklesia has searched to find our top energy saving devices and eco-gadgets for use around the home. _________________________________________

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.