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.
Sarah Smith designs are now available from WWF, and at a reduced price for spring. They all sport Fair Trade certification, guaranteeing that cotton farmers in developing countries have received a fair price for their labours. All Sarah Smith cotton is sourced from Mali, Africa.
There are now a wide range of recycled carboard toys available to children - great for birthdays, Christmas, or just for playtime! Green and eco-friendly, they are also educational and stimulate your child's development. All the children's recycled cardboard toys are available from the Ethical Superstore
There are now a great range of fairtrade clothes including fairtrade women's tops to choose from. Fairtrade women's clothing and tops are now available in several high street shops.
If you're much of a shopper, you will have noticed that hemp is appearing on more and more labels and tags. You can find clothes, shoes, hats, wallets, soap and hair products that include hemp. You can find out more and visit Sativa here
There's good news for those who want to lay off the alcohol this Christmas, or go for a non-alcoholic option. Alcohol-free beers have hugely improved in recent years.
More and more people are switching to alcohol free drinks such alcohol free bear and alcohol free wine. Despite growing levels of alcohol consumption it is also a growing trend to choose alcohol free drinks. There are also more and more places to buy alcohol free drinks online such as the alcohol free shop.
Fairtrade flowers can be hard to find for birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries, but there are a couple of places that you can order them online quickly and easily for delivery including Virginia Hayward and John Lewis
If you are looking for someone a little bit political then why not get a subscription to the Liberal magazine? First founded in 1821 by the Romantics poets Byron and Shelley, The Liberal is a publication with a rich and radical heritage.
Marks & Spencer, which has been pushing forward fairtrade as a retailer of food, clothing and home products, has now started using food waste to power some of its stores.