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Christmas gifts that are eco - friendly
Added: (Sun Oct 02 2005)
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
After Christmas Day is over there is a mountain of useless gifts that go straight into a cupboard until a trip to the car boot sale not to mention enough rubbish to fill the grand Canyon. The consumption over Christmas is a bit of a shock to the system in terms of the environment, a bit like eating twenty mince pies in half an hour. So this Christmas why not consider a gift for friends and family that at least attempts to reduce its impact on the environment. There is a growing range of organic, fair trade, renewable energy, hand crafted sustainable products available which aside from being ‘green’ are also good quality, stylish and useful. Here are a few ideas;
DAD
Wind up eye Max radio – Wind up radio that can be cranked up or powered by the sun. No batteries needed. Great for the shed, fishing etc. UK delivery included £49.95
MUM
Solar powered cascade water feature – Attractive terracotta dishes, create a continuous cascade of water, powered by solar panel. Great for a relaxing garden. £79.99 includes delivery.
BROTHER
Solar powered car battery recharger – Help your brother’s banger stay alive with this solar charger that will stop a car battery from going flat £21.99 includes delivery.
SISTER
Solar mobile phone charger -City slicker sis needs to keep her mobile phone powered at all times. Handbag size solar phone charger will do the trick £39.99 includes delivery.
STOCKING FILLERS
Water powered calculator – yes no batteries, electricity or solar panel, just add water and it will work £9.99 inc del.
Lemon reamer – Handcrafted wooden tool for squeezing lemons. £ inc del. £4.95
Compost Aerator – Colour changing gadget that lets you know if your compost bin is working and helps turn the compost over. £9.39 inc delivery.
NOTES FOR EDITOR
Britisheco.com is an online retailer of solar, eco friendly, garden and outdoor products. It was started in May 2002 as a 1 page website by Nick Pringle, 28 who has a degree in Environmental Management and a former employee of Lastminute.com has grown quickly with customers from across the UK and Europe.
CONTACT
Nick Pringle, web: www.britisheco.com , tel. 0191 2094161
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