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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 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…

Blog Action Day: food for thought

by Paul on Wednesday, 15 October 2008 · 6 comments

in Action, Food

How can you turn old clothes and other stuff into something more useful? Easy, just take them along to your nearest Oxfam shop. Oxfam do a great job of recycling things we no longer want into much needed aid for some of the poorest people on the planet.