Environmentally Friendly Gifts

If you are looking for an unusual, environmentally friendly gift for someone, you could go for a shopping bag with a solar panel which can recharge small electrical equipment - available from Reware Store.

There are major concerns that the use of palm oil in soaps, for example, is causing an environmental catastrophe. The Body Shop is committed to source all of its palm oil from sustainable resources in Colombia. This source also has Fairtrade certification.

The 50 Things that will Save the Planet

The Environment Agency has published a guide to the 50 ways in which environmental damage can be minimised. It is salutary to note that number 2, entitles 'A Leap of Faith' is a call to religious leaders to make the planet their priority; 'It is time the world's faith groups reminded us that we have a duty to restore and maintain the ecological balance of the planet'.

Download the guide here (PDF format, 530kb, Acrobat Reader required)

Methodist Relief and Development Fund

Care for each other and for the world around us is at the heart of the Christian Faith. MRDF has produced a free study pack for use by house groups and study groups.