The Ultimate ‘Green’ Newborn Gift?
Labour MP Frank Field sent an unusual newbaby gifts to prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha in August – a piece of rainforest.
The MP, who was appointed by the Conservative PM to head a commission into poverty, sponsored the conservation of a plot of Amazon rainforest on behalf of the couple’s newborn daughter Florence Rose Endellion Cameron through the charity Cool Earth.
Florence Cameron was born prematurely on August 24 at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, where the family were spending their summer holiday
So-called ‘staycations’ in on’es home country are themselves a green trend.
Cool Earth director Matthew Owen said: “Frank Field organised an acre of rainforest to be sponsored in the name of David Cameron’s new baby as a gift to mark this wonderful occasion.
“As the hospital where Samantha Cameron is recovering is on the doorstep of Cool Earth’s offices in Cornwall, I delivered the gift in person on behalf of Frank who sent his very best wishes.”
TV gardener Joe Swift and designer Vivienne Westwood are among the charity’s fans, but some have called it a form of neo-colonialism.
‘Green’, ‘organic’ and ‘sustainable’ toys, such as traditional wooden toys, are increasingly popular as concern over the environment and global warming increase.
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