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Date: 28 July, 2004
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Freeplay Summit radio from the The
Green Shop
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'What to buy a man with a conscience?'
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Andrew Chapman wonders what
you can buy for a man with a conscience?
Here, he presents 10 ideas to suit a range
of different budgets, from £5 to £100.
Tool cleaner
One of many gifts from the Organic Gardening Catalogue, this is
a traditional wooden widget for keeping spades, forks and hoes clean.
The catalogue also sells seeds and plants. Price: £5.95 Delivery:
£1 (free for orders over £20). Source:
Organic Gardening Catalogue
Artists' blocks
For the artistic man, how about art materials made from recycled
paper? A wide range of general stationery is available, starting
at just a few pounds for writing paper or envelopes. Artists' blocks
are made from recycled cartridge paper. Price: £6.95 for a 40-sheet
A4 drawing block Delivery: £5.95 for orders under £20 (less for
bigger orders) Source: Recycled
Paper Supplies
Wind up mobile phone charger
No, it's not a wind-up. Well, it is. This mini-generator will give
a Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola or Siemens mobile an 8-minute boost
for only 3 minutes of winding. (Solar mobile chargers also available,
for £25.53.) Price: £13.89 Delivery: Free, but up to 10 days. Source:
Get
Ethical
A-Z of world development
This CD-ROM from New Internationalist magazine is available
at half price at the moment. It offers a comprehensive guide to
more than 600 development topics, from Rastafarianism to Renewable
Technology, supported by maps, charts, UN statistics and world music
tracks. Price: £14.95 Delivery: £3.95 (allow 7-14 days) Source:
New
Internationalist
Moonlight markers
These garden lights can be used for marking paths and drives, and
come with rechargeable battery and solar cell, currently on special
offer. Price: £15.99 per pair (special offer) Delivery: £4.50 Source:
The
Centre for Alternative Technology
Toy wind turbine
Ideal for the busy executive who has everything - and a great way
to blow excess paperwork off his desk into the 'round file', thus
increasing efficiency. Price: £18 Delivery: Free, but up to 10 days
Source: Get
Ethical
Subscription to New Internationalist
magazine
For the men who wants to be politically aware, this magazine discusses
world issues of poverty, trade and social justice, independent of
any specific political allegiance. Price: £21.65 for one year (11
issues) gift subscription with 20% off for surefish users Delivery:
Inclusive Source: New
Internationalist
Freeplay Summit radio
The latest development in wind-up radios, the Freeplay Summit is
a multi-band radio which can be powered by mains, winding or solar
power. Price: £59.95 Delivery: £5.50 (express courier) Source: The
Green Shop
A case of fair trade wine
This case includes 7 bottles of read wine and 5 bottles of white,
selected from South Africa and Chile. Numerous other cases are available
if dad likes one in particular. Price: £63.50 Delivery: £10 (within
7 days) or £4.50 (within 14) Source: Fair
Trade Online
An ecolodge holiday
Responsible Travel offer numerous deals, including late availability
bargains. At the time of writing, they are offering a week's B&B
in the Gambia for only £100, staying in 'ecolodges' built in the
style of traditional African huts. Price: £100 for a week (limited
offer) Delivery: flights not included! Source: Responsible
Travel
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