Ethical christmas; We go Christmas shopping with award-winning environmental campaigner Anna Heywood, in the second of a two-part ethical gift guide.

GIFTS FOR CHILDREN 6 in 1 solar toy, pounds 14.95, www.ethicalsuperstore.com: This nifty mini solar kit is a great way to learn the power of solar energy. Requiring no batteries, this clever, educational toy An educational toy is a toy designed to teach people, typically children, about a certain subject or help them learn a skill as they play.

Examples include:

Building toys, such as toy blocks.

can be assembled into six different moving models, including an airboat, windmill windmill, apparatus that harnesses wind power for a variety of uses, e.g., pumping water, grinding corn, driving small sawmills, and driving electrical generators. Windmills were probably not known in Europe before the 12th cent. and puppy, to teach you how solar power is used to drive a small motor.

Fairtrade Space Ship Craft Kit and Fairy Craft Kit both pounds 4.95.

www.ethicalsuperstore.com: These cut and stick kits glitter and shine with all the bits and pieces you need to make your very own space ship or fairy.

Fairtrade Sequin se·quin
n.
1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle.

2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino.

tr.v. Stocking, pounds 12, Traidcraft. www.traidcraftshop.co.uk Recycled pull along Peter Rabbit, pounds 14.95, www.ethicalsuperstore.com: Beautifully made with 100% soft cotton fabric and stuffed with eco-friendly recycled filling, this beautiful toy is kinder to the environment as well as a hit with the little ones young children.

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See: Foreign Sales Corporation certified wooden wheels to roll along on.

3. Green Lullaby Recycled Cardboard Doll''s House pounds 49.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com. www.ethicalsuperst ore.com.

Recycled Aircraft Tyre Horse Swing, pounds 79.95, www.ethicalsuperstore.com: This ingenious swing is fashioned from a recycled tyre in the shape of a horse.

Ethical christmas We go Christmas shopping with award-winning environmental campaigner Anna Heywood, in the second of a two-part ethical gift guide.

GIFTS FOR EVERYONE Cheers: Case of six Chilean Merlot Reserve, pounds 45, Traidcraft. www.traidcraftshop.co.uk.

For tea addicts: Woolly Sheep Tea Cosy and Fairtrade Tea, pounds 25, www.ethicalsuperstore.com For chocolate lovers: Traidcraft Fairtrade Belgian Finest Selection (225g) pounds 8, Traidcraft. www.traidcraftshop.co.uk.

Fairtrade bejewelled bottle stops pounds 8 (for 2) Traidcraft. www.traidcraftshop.co.uk.

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

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For gardeners: Fairtrade Spotted Pig Ironwork Watering Can, pounds 19.95, www.ethicalsuperstore.com. For pet lovers: Natural organic dog treats made in Hamsterley Colliery. www.pawganic.co.uk.

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Publication:	The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Date:	Nov 18, 2009
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