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The best of the bogs - celebrating World Toilet Day

staff writers — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:04:07 +0000

It’s international toilet day, so we thought it only appropriate to compile a list of the best of the bogs.

NGO addresses education deficit for women in India

staff writers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:09:19 +0000

A non-profit development agency in India, Astha, is running education camps for young women who have missed out on their time in school.

Top 10 World Vision must have charity gifts

staff writers — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:24 +0000

This Christmas you can get innovative and think outside the traditional (gift) box with an alternative festive gift from leading international development charity World Vision.

Free church leaders want decisive EU action against global warming

agency reporter — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:48:44 +0000

The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church have urged the EU to agree carbon cuts of at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2020 and for these cuts to be made without extensive use of offsets.

New charity gifts range from Christian Aid

staff writers — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:16 +0000

Aid agency Christian Aid have launched their new charity gifts range for those who want to do some good with their presents this Christmas.

Get a letter from Santa this Christmas

staff writers — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:46:19 +0100

You can add some huge excitement to a child's Christmas this year, by getting a personalised letter sent to them from Santa, thanks to the NSPCC.

Where to get an Islamic Mortgage

staff writers — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:56:35 +0100

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.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall hasn't chickened out yet

staff writers — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:42:36 +0100

River Cottage founder Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will lead a new campaign for Compassion in World farming aimed at convincing the public to purchase ethically sound chicken.

Earth Girls set to dazzle in Miss Earth fashion extravaganza

staff writers — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:47:51 +0100

With growing fears of climate change and global warming, Miss Earth is the beauty pageant for the new millennium. Contestants must have a strong knowledge of their country’s culture and environment in order to fulfill the ideals of this competition. The winner will be a strong and effective advocate for Mother Earth.

Luxury ethical and fair trade bed linen

staff writers — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:51:45 +0100

Premier online ethical retailer the Natural Collection stock a range of organic and fairly traded bed linens. This choice range of linens, like everything in the Natural Collection, conforms to strict ethical principles.

Increase the heat from your radiator and save money

staff writers — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:01:16 +0100

The Radiator Booster works by directing the wasted heat from the back of the radiator into the room. It is so effective that in most cases cold spots are eliminated, and rooms take 50% less time to heat up.

Where to recycle your mobile phone and make some money

staff writers — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:44:29 +0100

In today's throw-away society where very little is built to last, recycling at least eases the conscience a little. But the people at Fonebank.com do more than just recycle – they also safely dispose of unrecycleable components, making sure they don't contribute to the destruction of the environment.

Make it an ethical summer

staff writers — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:04:19 +0100

Premier ethical online retailer the Ethical Superstore has just revealed a new range of ethically produced products to help you and your family have an ethical summer. Check out the following products, all of which will help provide good clean, green fun for all the family this summer.

£2million research grant for off-grid electricity projects

staff writers — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:14:42 +0100

A research consortium led by the University of Dundee has been awarded a £2million grant to explore means of generating and supplying power to rural areas in developing countries which do not have access to centralised electricity networks.

New Deputy Executive Director for Fairtrade Foundation

staff writers — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:17:42 +0100

The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed Mike Gidney to the role of Deputy Executive Director in a move that will help the organisation deliver its ambitious objectives for 2012.