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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.
6 Dec 2008

Make your own beer kit - brew your own beer

There has never been a better time to make your own beer - and its never been easier to make beer at home with the introdution of DIY beer kits from DIY Beer. Find out more about beer making and get you beer brewing starting kit here _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Recycled laptop bag - a laptop bag with a conscience

Both practical and convenient these new laptop jackets will make carrying and using your laptop a breeze. Now you can keep your laptop safe and secure in this case and don’t even have to remove it when in use – perfect for that last minute presentation or homework on the train! _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Owl energy monitor price slashed

The OWL Wireless Energy Monitor is now available for under thirty pounds, from the Ethical Superstore. _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Ethical and fairtrade jewellery

If you are looking to make an ethical statement this Christmas then there are a couple of places that you can find some beautiful ethical and fairtrade jewellery online. _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Fairtrade sofa - make sure you're sitting comfortably

It may well be the high streets first fairtrade sofa. It comes as part of Marks and Spencer's Fern Collection, which they say means you won't have to compromise on style or comfort to help the environment and make stand for justice. _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Fairtrade cotton sheets

John Lewis now have a range of fairtrade cotton sheets, available in two colours - white and Oyster. Find fairtrade cotton sheets and bedding at John Lewis here _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Sleep easy with fairtrade and organic cotton bed linen

If you are looking for fairtrade and organic bed linen or bedding, then we've found a great range for the most stylish home that is both reasonable and affordable. See the range of fairtrade and organic cotton bed linen at the Ethical Superstore here _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Sponsor a cat through a cat cabin

Sponsoring a cat makes an ideal and unusual gift for someone for Christmas or a birthday, particularly if they are a cat lover. You can sponsor a cat through Cats Protection. Formed in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK’s leading cat welfare charity. Cats Protection now rehome and reunite 55,000 cats and kittens every year. Cats Protection's vision is to ensure every cat is given the chance of a life where it will be treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. _________________________________________
5 Dec 2008

Sponsor an animal gift

Sponsoring an animal as a gift is proving extremely popular in 2008 in the face of the credit crunch. Animal sponsorship is a cheap, unusual and worthwhile gift for animal lovers everywhere. _________________________________________
4 Dec 2008

Charity gifts for Albania - help Albania

World Vision is one of the main charities working in Albania, and if you want to give a gift that will help people in the country, you can do it through their Must Have Gifts website. _________________________________________

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.