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Ethical Presents & Decorations |
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Thursday, 30 November 2006 |
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The holidays are coming, so here are some ideas for presents and festive decorations... Why not participate in the Practical Presents scheme? This is how it works: you purchase a gift idea, an alpaca veterinary kit, say, or an harvesting tank; the veterinary kit or the tank goes to someone who needs it; meanwhile your friend gets a gift pack detailing the gift idea you have chosen.
As for ethical stocking fillers, check out this selection by Your Tomorrow, which include a paper recycling kit, colourful fairtrade felt bags made by a cooperative of women in Nepal, handbags made of see grass and paper made of elephant dung (which could make the ideal present for your mother in law).
 Festive lights from Green Home
Holiday lights are not that energy saving a concept, but these by Green Home consume 90% less energy than ordinary ones (so you only need feel 10% guilty). They are also cool to the touch, which makes them safer.
Candles? Eco Express offers hand-sculpted ornamental candles made with organic beeswax and, if you are after tea lights, Vegan Store's are made from a plant source. More ideas here...
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 December 2006 )
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