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Day Two - A Caring Christmas

By Anna Heywood on Nov 18, 09 02:00 PM

Know any chocolate lovers, pet owners, beer drinkers or gardeners?
In day two of my Caring Christmas special, there is something for everyone.

Gallery: Ethical Christmas present ideas


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For Book Worms
Affluenza by Oliver James £12 WHSMITH
Do you need any of this stuff anyway?!

By Hand by Safia Minney MBE and founder of People Tree £5
Beautiful fashion photography coffee table book. Includes interview and photos of Helena Christensen. Gives an educational slant on the ethical and environmental impact of fashion industry and how People Tree is part of the solution.

For Chocolate lovers
Traidcraft Fair Trade Belgian Finest Selection (225g) £8

For Gardeners
Fair trade Spotted Pig Ironwork Watering Can £19.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com

For Tea Addicts
Wolly Sheep Tea Cosy and Fairtrade Tea £25 Ethicalsuperstore.com

For Wine Connoisseurs
Organic Champagne Fleury PÚre et Fils Brut NV £28.49 Waitrose

Case 6 Chilean Merlot Reserve £45 (£7.50 per bottle)Traidcraft

Fairtrade 2 bejewelled bottle stops £8 Traidcraft

For Beer Fans
Beer and Nuts Set £15 Ethicalsuperstore.com
Contains three bottles of ethical beer and four packets of ethical nuts and snacks. Great for Big brother and Dads.

Green Glass Recycled Glasses - Grolsch Bottles (set of 2) £12.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com

For Pet lovers
PAWGANIC Natural organic dog treats made in Hamsterley Colliery
Buy from website or visit the following markets to buy:

Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair - 27th / 28th / 29th November
Gibside farmers market - 21st November
Barnard Castle farmers market - 5th December
Gibside farmers market - 19th December

Recycled Organic West Paw Design Eco Cat Toy - Fish £6.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com
Keep your favourite kitty on its toes with this fluffy fish toy from West Paw Design. This feline fishy favourite contains organically grown catnip and a the jingle of a bell to keep your cat bouncing for longer; and as it's created from environmentally friendly recycled plastic fibres, you can rest assured that this stuffed toy is a good eco choice.

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