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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.
5 Mar 2009

Don’t wait for the Tories - get a climate change ISA today

Savers who invest in environmentally responsible companies would receive significant tax breaks under plans unveiled by the Conservatives last week, but you don’t have to pin your hopes on a Conservative Government to get one. Find out about a Climate Change ISA here. _________________________________________
2 Mar 2009

Green and recycled stationery

It’s green office week, so why not get some green stationery? Ethical Superstore, one of the Internet's premier ethical retailers, has just added an attractive new selection of stationery to their stock. _________________________________________
2 Mar 2009

Green your office in Green Office Week

Companies are being urged to green their offices this week, as Green Office Week gets underway. An intitiative of the company Avery find out how to Green your office here _________________________________________
2 Mar 2009

Ethical Mother’s Day gifts - gifts that give twice

Get a special ethical mothers day gift that gives twice _________________________________________
2 Mar 2009

Gift for a gardener? Browse CAFOD world gifts for gardening gifts

If you are stuck for a creative but meaningful gift for that person with green fingers in your life, then why not browse CAFOD World Gifts? _________________________________________
2 Mar 2009

Ethical Easter eggs - fairtrade and organic Easter eggs

It’s that time of year again, and many of us are beginning to think about buying Easter gifts for our friends, children or loved ones. Why not consider celebrating Easter with organic and fairly traded chocolate this year? _________________________________________
27 Feb 2009

Ethical ISA - an ISA that's Ethical

With the stockmarket at a five year low, you might be considering investing in an ISA . But if it's important for you to know that your money is invested in a socially responsible way, then Legal and General's Ethical ISA could be for you. Find out more about Legal and General's ethical ISA and here _________________________________________
25 Feb 2009

Ethical Mother's Day gifts from UNICEF

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and many of us will be thinking of how we can let Mum know how much we appreciate her without breaking the bank. _________________________________________
24 Feb 2009

Earth Hour 2009



Could you live without electricity for an hour? On 31st March 2007 2.2 million homes and businesses in Sydney proved that this is possible when they turned off their lights in a city-wide demonstration against climate change. This unusual event generated so much interest that just a year later the WWF initiative went international. _________________________________________
23 Feb 2009

Wireless Energy Monitor – an energy monitor that is wireless

Energy monitors have proved a huge hit in recent years enabling you to monitor your energy output and cut your electricity usage, saving money and saving the planet at the same time. Now there is a wireless version, making it even easier. _________________________________________

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.