Earth Hour 2010, in conjunction with the WWF charity, will soon be upon us again with nearly 100 iconic landmarks in 1,000 cities and towns around the world will switch off their lights for an hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 27th March 2010. By joining the other hundreds of millions of people across the globe, you will be showing your commitment stopping climate change and helping the environment.

All across Australia, the lights will be lowered on some of the countries most famous landmarks for one hour to show support, including -

• Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Luna Park
• Melbourne’s Luna Park, Rialto Tower, Arts Centre and Crown Casino
• Brisbane’s Story Bridge
• Adelaide’s Town Hall and Rundle Mall Lantern
• Canberra’s National Library and Australian War Memorial

Alongside the Australian effort, some of the world’s biggest countries will ‘flick the switch’ on their signature landmarks as a show of support to the sustainable development in adopting low-carbon practices. These actions shown are crucial to highlight the need for everyone across the globe to help control climate change.

Earth Hour Co-Founder and Executive Director, Andy Ridley, said -

The C40 suggests that cities are responsible for up to 75% of the world’s carbon emissions, so their role in addressing what is unequivocally the greatest threat to the planet today is absolutely vital. By turning the lights off for Earth Hour, cities are reflecting the aspirations of their citizens as a community that has resolved to take action on global warming.

With the lights going off on the Empire State building, Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids and many other world renowned landmarks across the planet, you too can join in and make your voice heard. Turn your lights off for just one hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 27th March 2010, and you too can take part in the greatest display of civil action the world has ever witnessed.

Help WWF Australia with a Charity Gift

The WWF is a non profit organisation who can only sustain their tireless work in saving the planet and its inhabitants through donations. You can help raise funds through the WWF Adopt an Animal scheme.

From as little as $70 you receive a certificate, a print of your animal, a greetings card, and a soft toy that would make a fantastic charity gift for a loved one.

> > Click here to Adopt an Animal with WWF Australia

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Oxfam Fair trade shop has just launched a brand new range of organic wines for you to sample. All produced in Australia, this awesome selection of red, white and rose organic wines will tantalise your tastbuds whilst also providing the fair trade stamp of approval.

• Wildstone Wines 2009 Sav/Blanc Sem (WA)
• Organic One 2008 Chardonnay  (NSW)
• Pig in the House 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (NSW)
• Grancari Estate 2008 Shiraz (McLaren Vale)
• Rosnay 2009 Rose (NSW)
• Tamburlaine 2009 Rose (Hunter Valley/Orange)

The winemakers hope to broaden their market through Oxfam Australia with prospects of continuing employment in some 35 developing countries around the world. These great wines are available in a mixed dozen, a half mixed dozen and two 3 packs. All of our organic wines will be despatched during the week ending 8th March 2010.

> > Click here to order online at the Oxfam Fair Trade Shop

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This month Oxfam Fair Trade Shop will be expanding their online selection of toys and Indigenous range of products, plus a whole host of exciting teas and coffee. Theirs Fairtrade soccer and Aussie Rules footballs, plus a wide selection of more traditional games such as hand painted skittles, tic tac toe, and even wooden ducks!

With a great range of both indoor and outdoor games, there’s sure to be something for everyone at that the Fair Trade shop from Oxfam Australia. Not to mention the latest cookbooks and delicious new teas and coffees available. The Indigenous range includes local spices, sauces and hand crated gift boxes which in turn creat revenue for small farmers who need the business to survive.

Plus if you spend more than $120 you will receive free delivery (excluding wine and express post) by simply adding the coupon code

ZC41SU

At the online checkout when ordering. Fair Trade seeks greater equity in international trade to help sustainable development of its producers. By raising awareness globally and campaigning for change, Oxfam Fair Trade hope that if people are given the choice to be ethical consumers, they can and will choose to make a real difference to people’s lives.

> > Click here to shop online with Oxfam Fair Trade shop

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Love is in the air at the Oxfam Fair Trade Shop, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner now is the perfect time to get ‘saucy’! That’s right, for a limited time you can now pick up an Outback Spirit Giftset of super sauces with 20% off!

The Outback Spirit Giftset comes in a presentation pack and contains 6 sauces and dressings, including -

• Lemon Myrtle, Coconut and Chilli Sauce
• Lemon Myrtle Dressing
• Outback BBQ Sauce
• Kakadu Plum and Sweet Chilli Sauce
• Wild Lime, Ginger and Chilli Sauce
• Wild Lime Dressing

These delicious condiments and dressings contain the unique flavours of Australia alongside natural indigenous food ingredients that are sourced from the country in the traditional manner. Not only are all these sauces gluten
free, but the ingredients are harvested from remote wilderness regions and provide an important income stream for local farmers.

There is also a wide selection of Valentine’s gifts available from Oxfam Australia, so why not spoil that special someone in your life with something unique from the Fair Trade shop? Choose from, indigenous bangles, soaps, incense, and heart shaped candles. There really is something for everyone at the Oxfam Shop Trade Shop this Valentine’s Day.

> > Click here to shop online with Oxfam Fair Trade shop

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