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Gifts that save the planet

by Paul on Friday, 12 December 2008 · 4 comments

in Consumerism, Tips

In the final part of this week’s short series about gifts that make a difference, we’re focussing on gifts that save the planet. These are gifts that will appeal to eco-minded and humanitarian family and friends, which will actually help heal the planet and repair some of the damage we’ve done.

Gifts that don’t cost the Earth

by Paul on Wednesday, 10 December 2008 · 5 comments

in Consumerism, Tips

Following on from Monday’s article about gifts that people really want, today we want to focus on gifts that don’t cost the Earth. Whether you’re giving or receiving, ethical, fairtrade and green, recycled gifts won’t cost the Earth and will positively benefit the people who produce them…

Gifts that people really want

by Paul on Monday, 8 December 2008 · 5 comments

in Consumerism, Tips

It’s that time of year again, when rampant consumerism drives rational people into a frenzy of buying and spending. But how many of the gifts that you give and receive are actually wanted? Oxfam Unwrapped leads the way when it comes to gift-giving with a difference…