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Babies and Children

	Baby Gift Box from Gossypium Contains a matching baby blanket, beanie hat and a babygrow, everything you need to get started. Free gift box with every order. Gossypium design and make great quality clothing, bedding and accessories using organic and Fairtrade certified cotton, sourced directly from independent farmers in India
	Baby Grow from Gossypium Gossypium's babygrows are made from super-soft, pure organic cotton and are long-sleeved with integral feet. The poppers are nickel-free. A perfect gift for a baby.
	"Can't Text Yet" Top from Gossypium Very cute baby t-shirt that would make the perfect present! Made from super soft 100% organic, fairtrade cotton.
	Bathtime Fun Sachets from the Natural Collection Natural bath colours – fragranced and fun. These non-stain bath colours release vivid green, yellow or blue as they whiz around the tub. Containing nourishing plant extracts and sea minerals, 3 assorted colour sachets per pack.
	Organic cotton shirt from the Natural Collection For those days when casual tees just won't do, button him into this smart new cotton shirt . Made from 100% organic cotton with a trendy blue check, Tagua Nut buttons, back pleat and mitred front pocket.
	Girl's Organic Cotton Tunic from the Natural Collection This cool, 100% organic cotton tunic has a lovely, loose fit that is just perfect for spring weather.
	Seasalt Iguana Hoody Super comfy hoody in organic cotton. Designed in Cornwall, ethically produced in Turkey material: 100% organic cotton
	Colouring pencils pack of 10 colouring pencils made from wood grown in well managed forests, as certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) packaging made from 70% post consumer waste and 30% sustainable forest wood and printed using vegetable based inks contains functional sharp points so not suitable for children under 36 months
	"I used to be a Car Tyre" Recycled Pencil Case Pencil case with a zip fastener made from 1mm thick recycled tyre material all cases are black but have coloured zips and printing
	Kids Idiom Skirt Pretty full skirt made from fine cotton lawn. Contrast petticoat layer matches the cotton waist band - tied at the side as an extra pretty detail and adjustable fit.
	Helicopter with solar blades These lovely wooden helicopters with real revolving straight rotor blades make a brilliant present for a vehicle obsessed little boy. The rotor blades go round in the sunshine. Great for demonstrating solar power in action - in the shade the blades stop turning.
	Wooden Noah's Ark by Lanka Kade Made in Sri Lanka, this fairtrade toy makes a perfect ethical gift for a toddler. The brightly coloured animals and Mr and Mrs Noah will give hours of educational fun and story telling to generations of children. This is one to keep.
	Happy Mais Eco Toy The brightly coloured pieces feel wonderful in the hand, but wet them slightly, and the real fun begins. Add a little water, and the Happy Mais pieces will stick together, allowing you to create wonderfully bright sculptures and models of just about anything you (or your little one) can imagine. Made from GM free, compostable, bio-degradable corn starch, Happy Mais is not only great fun to play with, it's also kind to the planet. For every box sold, the manufacturer makes a donation to the Earth Fund Association, which protects and conserves large areas of tropical rain forest.
	Toyday's Educational Root Viewer Teach your children where their food comes from with this ingenious product from Toyday. The clever design allows the developing plants to be seen right from sprouting to full harvest, making it an educational kit for all ages. The set includes three growing tubes, wooden stand, compost, seeds and full instructions to grow an onion, carrot and radish from the included seeds. Includes journal, to document the growing process.
	The Knitted Dog Hand Puppet A truly eco-friendly and ethical toy for children of any age. Made from 100% wool, with sewn on features for safety. Handmade by fair trade producers in Kenya. Made from wool dyed naturally with plants and vegetables, making this a more environmentally friendly toy. About the Producers: Kenana Knitters started in 1998 in Njoro, Kenya. The primary object being to help rural women find some much needed income, utilizing their spinning and knitting skills. The group buys homespun wool produced locally, the knits it into toys, clothing and other accessories
	Hug Me Bear The Natures Purest range is made with only the finest organically grown, naturally coloured cotton. The cotton buds grow in natural shades of cream, brown and green and are hand picked and processed to create the most wonderful natural and pure fabrics. The products are made without the use of dyes or chemicals, meaning that the finished product is as soft and gentle as is possible, and are just perfect for your child.
	Fairtrade Lilac Felt Bag A delightful lilac felt bag from Namaste UK, featuring a trio of removable animals. This would make a perfect and ethical gift for little girls aged 2 and 3, who love to carry bags just like Mummy. Inspired by Indian arts and culture, Namaste UK import a range of fairly traded goods which are strikingly original as well as ethically sound.
	Soft Toy Girl Individual, fully washable doll with removable clothes. From the wonderful Lanka Kade collection. About Lanka Kade: Lanka Kade translates as 'the Sri Lankan shop' and was set up in 1994 by husband and wife team Upul and Diane, with the aim of providing an outlet for items produced by small craft enterprises in Sri Lanka. As time went on Lanka Kade developed a product range of educational toys and gifts for young children utilising Diane's teaching and playwork background.
	CD - World Playground A collection of world music for kids that takes children and their families on an inspiring musical and cultural journey. After receiving hundreds of cards and letters from parents and teachers telling us how much children love dancing, singing, and listening to its CDs, Putumayo released its first kid's CD. World Playground: A Musical Adventure for Kids is a collection of great songs from around the world that the family can enjoy together. This CD takes children and parents on a musical journey to faraway places where they can be introduced to other people and places around the world. A trip to the World Playground makes exploring other cultures a fun adventure for music fans of all ages.
	Cardboard Play House - putting up is child play, folds away when done! The Paperpod Play House is a fantastic resource for children: every child likes to play house and what better property for your young homeowner. This fun structure is easy to assemble and... When done, it can be folded flat - an ideal storage solution. Use in the home, childcare setting, or school to create a personal touch. Excellent for children's parties!
	Go Solar experiment kit More than 30 fun and exciting activities in this kit, all to do with energy from the sun and light. Activities include building your own solar furnace, solar powered carousel, and aeroplane mobile.
	A5 Recycled Notepads - it used to be a juice carton! These are fun, eco friendly and practical A5 notepads. The cover is made from recycled juice cartons, and the paper inside is 100% recycled, and lined. Perfect for taking notes, at home, the office, at school or college, or keeping in a bag for notes on the go. Do your bit for the planet, and use recycled stationery.

Great Ethical Gifts for Teenagers

	Fairtrade Heart-shaped Iron Cardholder This heart-shaped iron cardholder would make a gret present to adorn the bedroom walls of any stylish teenage girl.
	Fairly Traded Wooden Puzzle Ball Here’s an infuriating wooden maze carved from wooden off-cuts from the furniture trade. Perfect for anyone who likes a challenge! The Indian group producing these wooden perplexities is an IFAT member and sponsors charity work, including a school in Calcutta.
	Seasalt Recycled Frisbee This is one plastic bag it is OK to throw away. 22cm diameter frisbee made from recycled retail packaging made using only UK recycled materials. Also available in white. At just £3.00 it makes the perfect present for a teenager.
	Pens made from Recycled Car Parts Giving a new lease of life to old cars, this pack of 5 retractable, black ink pens with twist action made from recycled car parts. The packaging made from 70% post consumer waste and 30% sustainable forest wood and printed using vegetable based inks Not suitable for children under 36 months. Ideal for teens!
	Freeplay Summit Radio Use it while your camping – use it while your hiking – use it when you go abroad as short-wave band is included. This fantastic, lightweight, self-sufficient, multi band radio alarm clock is the perfect and compact way of making sure you can tune in anywhere, any time. Ideal gift for a Gap year traveller.
	Wind Up Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player Listen to your favourite music and radio stations; watch movie clips and browse photo albums; all powered by wind-up technology or USB port. One minute of winding gives 40 minutes of play which makes it perfect for commuters, holiday makers and anyone on the move. Wind up or charge via USB - music and movies on the move You also have the convenience of alternative charging via USB port on your PC orLaptop. Fully charged, the eco media player will provide around 20 hours of constant music or around 10 hours of video play.
	Freeloader Portable Solar Charging System Using just the sun’s rays to power up, you can re-charge all your gadgets and gizmos with this portable solar charging system. Check out our NEW funky pink version too. Once charged, the internal battery can power an iPod for up to 18 hours, a PSP for up to 2.5 hours and a mobile phone for up to 44 hours! Freeloader will hold its charge for up to 3 months. Tough, stylish and impact resistant. Perfect for teenagers on Gap year travels.
	Greenstar Eco Football Probably the most eco-friendly football around. The Greenstar football is made entirely from FSC certified rubber. This makes it a tough ball, well suited to concrete and street football. With Fairtrade Foundation label and FSC logos, which means you can play safe in the knowledge that a Fair Trade premium is paid to the rubber tappers and ball stitchers.
	Curvy handbag - Strawberry Iced Tea This eco-friendly bag is something a bit different - distinctively-shaped recycled juice packs make an eye-catching and rather elegant bag. Perfect for all occasions!
	Ecobutton™ - reduces your computer's carbon footprint and saves you money, with one small click This great USB device enables you to power down your desktop computer every time you take a break (long or short), at the touch of a button - saving you money, electricity, and helping to reduce your carbon footprint.Every time you take a phone call, go for a meeting or a break, simply press the Ecobutton™ and your computer and monitor are put into energy saving 'ecomode' drawing only nominal power - almost the same as when shut down (and less than normal standby). Press any key on your keyboard and your computer instantly returns to where you left off. Save up to £50 and 135kg of carbon per year.
	Sun Jar Solar Light - store sunlight in a jar! The Sun Jar is an ingenious eco friendly light from designer Tobias Wong. It looks like a jam jar, but it’s jammed full of solar cells, batteries and LED's so that it sucks in the sun’s rays all day and gives them back at night. No switches, very practical, and environmentally friendly, it just sits there and looks sweet. The Sun Jar has been voted ECO FRIENDLY GIFT OF THE YEAR 2007! NOW AVAILABLE IN BLUE OR ORANGE LIGHT
	Classic High Cut Sneakers - black/white, eco friendly, fair trade by Ethletic The essential fair trade high cut sneaker, and perfect for sport or everyday knocking around. These 100% cotton canvas sneakers have a tough rubber sole made with FSC-certified Rubber. The FSC stamp is engraved in the sole of every pair (a world first). Look good, feel good and retain peace of mind.