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Date: 28 July, 2004

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'What to buy a man with a conscience?'

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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