Back in 2004, unwanted Christmas presents were estimated at around ?1.3bn. In the worst case scenario, they would go straight to landfills adding to the enormous amount of waste we already generate. In the best case scenario, those gifts will be returned, sold on or end up in Charity shops.   This Christmas will with no doubt be no different. So why not choose a present that can really make a difference. This holiday season, By Nature is launching a new range of Charity gifts. From UK Wildlife to Water Gardens in Bangladesh, there is something for everyone.

In association with Practical Action , By Nature offers a range of gifts designed to help support Practical Action?s work around the world. Founded over 40 years ago by Dr EF Schumacher, Practical Action is a charity which works with poor communities around the world with local people, building on their skills to create simple, workable, long-term answers to poverty. Practical Action has a unique approach to development ? they don't start with technology, but with people. The tools may be simple or sophisticated ? but to provide long-term, appropriate and practical answers, they must be firmly in the hands of local people: people who shape technology and control it for themselves. All the gifts presented are part of Practical Action?s current projects.

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